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Pisgah scored late to win the battle of No. 1 teams against Fyffe in a key game Thursday night. Here are all the scores as compiled by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Gardendale Rolls to 42-16 Victory Over Pinson Valley
GARDENDALE, AL – A dominating second half performance propelled to Gardendale Rockets to a 42-16 victory over the Pinson Valley Indians Friday night at Driver Stadium. Rockets quarterback, Deacon Dyer, set the tone early with a one yard dive into the endzone on the Rocket’s first offensive possession and bolted for a stunning 73-yard touchdown sprint late in the first quarter. He lit up the scoreboard again with a two yard rushing score midway through the fourth quarter.
Watch: J.D. Vance Flails When Grilled on Trump’s Surprise IVF Proposal
Even Donald Trump’s number two can’t seem to make heads or tails of his recent comments on in vitro fertilization.Speaking with CNN on Friday, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance couldn’t cook up a reasonable explanation of the Republican presidential nominee’s sudden flip-flop on IVF access, which included saying that “right from the beginning” he was “always for IVF” and suggesting that government funding or insurance companies should cover the procedure.“How would this work if a state—and you believe that states should have the right to make these decisions—if a state bans IVF, but Donald Trump says he wants to guarantee and/or...
LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities
As the state and nation grapple with a workforce shortage, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are stepping up to address this pressing challenge. Among these institutions, Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College has garnered attention for its significant efforts, recently being featured in a statewide podcast episode. The spotlight was on their Alabama RISE program, […] The post LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Check out the top vote-getters from the Week 1 state volleyball poll
More than 15,000 ballots were cast in the Week 1 AL.com Volleyball Player of the Week poll and one of the top performers for one of the state’s top teams came away with the top honors in convincing fashion. Junior Baker Garside of St. Luke’s earned 4,676 of the...
Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Alabama and across several other Southern states, 17,000 Communications Workers of America (CWA) members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. Huntsville’s CWA Local 3905 has approximately 250 members on strike. “During negotiations, management has refused to...
Rams Country To Invade The Blue Devils
The Northside Rams are getting ready to start their traveling this week as they take on the Cordova High School Blue Devils. The Rams have three more away games in a row after playing the Blue Devils tonight. Carson Smith, a linebacker for the Rams, allowed me to speak with...
Tigers Take Down The Stampede
It was an unfortunate loss for Paul W. Bryant as they played Minor at home tonight. As the game of the week, Minor vs Paul W. Bryant is more than just a regular season match-up for Head Coach Christion Jones; coaching against his alma mater. Each team hit the field...
Helena Holds On For 29-28 Win Over McAdory
McCALLA, AL – In a nail-biting contest Friday night in western Jefferson County, Helena’s Torrey Ward hauled in a 42-yard touchdown pass from Nate Ferguson with only 2:14 remaining put the visitors up 29-28. A missed 39 yard Yellow Jackets field goal attempt sealed the victory for head coach Richie Busby’s Huskies.
New cutting-edge warehouse facility coming to Port Birmingham
This week, the Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the groundbreaking of a new, cutting-edge warehouse facility at its Port Birmingham terminal in western Jefferson County. The $1.2M project is the first in a series of public-private partnerships with full-service supply chain solutions company Watco. A new warehouse project...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County at home 36-6
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Lynn last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home at Tiger Stadium Friday night to host their rivals from Winston County High School. Unfortunately for the home side of the stadium, the Yellow Jackets jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first half and held off Meek in the second half to return home with a 36-6 win. The Tigers trailed 7-0 at the end of the first quarter but Winston County was able to score a pair of touchdowns and extend its lead to 20-0 midway through the second. Meek found the endzone just before halftime to cut the lead to 20-6 at the break but the Tigers weren’t able to climb back any closer than that. After a scoreless third quarter, the Yellow Jackets scored 16 unanswered points in the fourth to pull away with a 36-6 win. Meek will be back on the road next week for a regional matchup at Hackleburg. Copyright 2024 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
‘Love on your kids’: Family holds vigil for man shot in car in Ensley
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Family and friends of 22-year-old D’Anthony Jones, the victim involved in Birmingham’s 92nd murder investigation of 2024, came together Saturday to hold a candlelight vigil. It was the same day loved ones laid Jones to rest. His mother told WBRC she was by his...
Legion FC Unable to Unlock Rhode Island FC in 2-0 Defeat
SMITHFIELD, RI – The road magic that the club has possessed for much of the season was not there for Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday night. A pair of second half goals from Rhode Island FC spelled doomed for The Three Sparks as it falls 2-0 at Beirne Stadium for a third consecutive loss – its longest such streak of the 2024 USL Championship campaign.
Fatal Crash Near Oxford Claims Life of Wadley Man, Investigation Ongoing
Cleburne, AL – A two-vehicle crash occurred on Friday, August 30, at approximately 1:15 p.m., claiming the life of a Wadley resident. Dillion C. Wheeles, 30, was fatally injured when the 2009 Chrysler Sebring he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 International Prostar tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was operated by Leslie C. Crowder, 74, of Valley. […] The post Fatal Crash Near Oxford Claims Life of Wadley Man, Investigation Ongoing appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Football Recap: Hewitt-Trussville Skates Past Gadsden City with Ease
On Friday, Hewitt-Trussville faced Gadsden City in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Hewitt-Trussville Huskies breezed by the Gadsden City Titans at home to the tune of 42-14. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Huskies had established a 21 point advantage.
Fultondale police arrest man in connection to woods fire in Timber Trails
FULTONDALE, AL (WBMA) — The Fultondale Police Department has arrested a man after he accidentally set a woods fire. In a post on Facebook, Fultondale police say they worked with Fultondale Fire and Rescue to arrest 34-year-old Joshua Harbison of Fultondale. According to Fultondale PD, Harbison was camping behind...
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