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Small Earthquake Shakes Northeast Alabama, No Damage Reported
ALABAMA (WDNews) – Late Friday night, a minor earthquake rattled northeast Alabama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 11:35 p.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 2.3. Its epicenter was located roughly two and a half miles below the surface, just north-northeast of the...
Alabama high school football player in critical condition after brain injury
SELMA, Ala. (WDHN) — A south Alabama high school football player is in critical condition after sustaining a brain injury during a football game on Friday night. Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) officials say Morgan Academy junior quarterback, Caden Tellier, was critically injured during their game on Friday against Southern Academy. According to the release, […]
Charles Barkley: Community colleges in Alabama ‘make life better’
OPELIKA — Alabama’s community colleges are a solid pathway to career opportunities that help residents make life better for themselves and for the state, according to NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley. Barkley shared his thoughts during a visit to Southern Union State...
Southern pine beetles at ‘epidemic’ level in Alabama forests
A destructive insect capable of devastating timber harvests is at “epidemic” level in Alabama, with the state’s forest management agency saying the problem is the worst it’s been in more than 20 years. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued an alert about the Southern pine...
Alabama faces a familiar SEC quarterback in its season opener versus WKU
A familiar face returns to a Southeastern Conference venue to play the University of Alabama this week. T.J. Finley, a Louisiana native, is on his fourth college football team. The 6-foot-7, 255-pound quarterback will start Saturday for Western Kentucky against the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Finley faced the Tide...
Kalen DeBoer is carving his own early path at Alabama with quiet confidence after replacing Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Kalen DeBoer's plane hadn't even landed in Tuscaloosa before he reached out to Alabama's most important recruit. It was a Friday night in January after DeBoer's
Zion Chapel hosts Ellwood Christian this Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Zion Chapel Rebels (1-0) will host the Ellwood Christian Eagles (0-1) this Friday, Aug. 30. Zion Chapel defeated Coffee County rival Kinston by a score of 27-20 in the season opener last Friday. John Foster Hamm led the Rebel offense, completing 5-of-9 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Zach English also threw a 36 yard score. Brayden Benbow rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Hamm also tallied 60 yards on the ground.
Marquis Maze takes shot at Alabama players that transferred to Florida State
Week zero of college football delivered our first upset in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. Florida State University received much hype in the preseason, getting ranked at No. 10 in the polls, but it went down Saturday in Ireland in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup versus Georgia Tech. Brent...
Tie and Doll collects thousands of pounds of food for hungry school children in Montgomery
The Tie and Doll Stuff the Truck food drive was back in full swing this Saturday. Stuff the Truck volunteers loaded a U-Haul truck with donations as people dropped them off at the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie. They filled it with essential food items for MPS students, including non-perishable foods like granola bars, oatmeal, and mac and cheese. Those items will be put into the backpacks of students in need who may not get enough to eat at home.
Dentists lambast Alabama Dental Examiners Board as ‘predatory, secretive’ in public hearing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Several dentists spoke out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners during a public hearing Thursday for conduct one described as “predatory” and “secretive,” with a recent report finding a number of instances of the board acting outside its authority. “You may...
Selma man joins Army at age 39
By Staff Sgt. Inez Hammon For The Selma Times-Journal Defying the odds and the passage of time, a 39-year-old has enlisted in the U.S. Army, achieving a dream that was nearly two decades in the making. Growing up in Selma, Alabama, Michael Powell, who for a time worked as an associates’ manager at a local […] The post Selma man joins Army at age 39 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
UNA takes on national spotlight during FCS Kickoff in Montgomery
North Alabama traveled south but got to stay in its home state for the 2024 season opener as the Lions took on Southeast Missouri State in Montgomery. UNA had the lead at halftime but struggled to score in the second half, finishing with four total turnovers which help the Redhawks pull away with a 37-15 victory.
Historic Cleveland Avenue YMCA adds to Wall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - YMCAs across the country serve as a safe space for kids to stay busy in the summer and after school. Montgomery’s historic Cleveland Avenue YMCA, which opened in 1960 as one of the few places African Americans could swim in the area, is no different.
Structure fire reported near 32nd Street at Summerville Road
Phenix City first responders are on the scene of a structure fire. The fire is taking place near the area of 32nd Street and Summerville Road. Flames and smoke are visible on the scene. Police and Fire/EMS officials are investigating and working to extinguish the fire.
Daycare reopens with new leadership
The daycare facility located at the former YMCA building in Greenville is nearing its much-anticipated reopening, with only licensing and inspections standing in the way. City officials say they are optimistic that the final hurdles will be cleared within the next week or two, bringing new life to a long-awaited project. “It’s in the same […] The post Daycare reopens with new leadership appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Dallas County Hornets sting Francis Marion Rams with opening night win
The Dallas County Hornets traveled to Marion on Friday night to face the Francis Marion Rams for their season opener. Dallas County came out on a mission this first game to start their season off with a bang. The Hornets were able to defeat the Rams on the road 28-14.
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