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Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Late touchdown pushes Wetumpka past Beauregard
When the plays needed to be made, Wetumpka made them. Wetumpka opened the 2024 football season with a 19-14 comeback win over visiting Beauregard at the Wetumpka Sports Complex on Friday. After trailing for the entirety of the fourth quarter, senior running back Tudrius Hetherington scored on an 8-yard touchdown run with 2:06 remaining in the game to give Wetumpka (1-0) its final lead.
Alabama rockets appear in demand following apparent blow to Boeing over Starliner
NASA’s decision to land two astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule, and not the Starliner craft they used to go to orbit, is considered a blow to Boeing. Despite all the controversy surrounding NASA’s new spacecraft, the Alabama built rocket that carried the Starliner to space did that job. United Launch Alliance’s Decatur factory built the Atlas-V used for the launch of Starliner. ULA is moving onto a newer and less expensive replacement for the Atlas and is reportedly in talks regarding a possible buy-out by Sierra Space.
Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
St. Clair County crash leaves 2 dead
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Pell City man and woman are dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in St. Clair County on Saturday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Dustin R. Layfield, 33, and Audrey M. Peine, 25, were both fatally injured when the 2009 Toyota Camry driven by Billy R. […]
Rebels fall hard to Carver in opener
MONTGOMERY — Vestavia Hills High School’s first-ever appearance in the season-opening AHSAA Kickoff Classic was not a memorable one as Carver dominated the Rebels 41-19 at Cramton Bowl on Friday night. Five turnovers by the Vestavia Hills offense, including four second-half interceptions thrown by quarterbacks Charlie Taaffe and...
'They're almost in tears sometimes': Fairfield store ends food desert, but faces challenges
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Carver Jones Market opened three weeks ago in downtown Fairfield, filling a void left by Walmart’s closure years ago. “It’s the people saying, ‘We need a grocery store,’” said James Harris, the owner of Carver Jones Market. “We want a grocery store. Fairfield, let’s be honest. If it works here, works anywhere.”
City Mourns Friday Death of “Tuscaloosa’s Doctor” Ramesh Peramsetty
City leaders, his staff and patients across the area are mourning the Friday afternoon death of "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," Ramesh Peramsetty. Peramsetty was the well-known founder and medical director of a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network, including Alabama Family Medical Care, both Crimson Care locations, Crimson Village and the Tuscaloosa Weight Loss Center.
Kalen DeBoer Addresses Possibility Of Alabama Playing Overseas
In an interview on Saturday morning, prior to the Florida State and Georgia Tech season opener in Dublin, Ireland, DeBoer responds to a question on if Alabama could be a team to play a season opener overseas.
Bradley throws 5 TDs, Spain Park opens season with 38-7 win over Sparkman
Spain Park quarterback Brock Bradley tossed five touchdown passes and the Jaguars’ defense almost pulled off a shutout in a 38-7 victory over Sparkman in Friday’s season opener at Jaguar Stadium. “I thought our kids played hard,” Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes said. “You can tell it means...
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