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Fyffe star ‘feels pretty awesome’ after attracting offers from top colleges
One might think that a two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association first-team performer as a junior who set a record for the state championship game with 256 yards rushing – while scoring four touchdowns – and averaged 10.8 yards per carry for the season and measures 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds would have college scouts banging down his door.
Elite Louisiana 4-Star safety ‘high’ on Alabama
Blaine Bradford picked up an offer from Alabama towards the end of last month during a visit with the Crimson Tide. Bradford is a product of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 safety prospects and is a consensus four-star recruit. His offers list now includes some of the best college football programs in the nation including Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon and others.
Eli Gold Hired by Gridiron Radio Network
The Gridiron Radio Network is set to kick off its third season of college football games and the 2024 season will have a major addition in store. The network will have a slate of Saturday games and will also have a 9-game Friday night schedule and those games will be called by legendary college football announcer Eli Gold.
Auburn football K Alex McPherson battling 'health issue,' but expected to play in 2024
ALEXANDER CITY — Redshirt sophomore kicker Alex McPherson, one of Auburn football's most effective players, is dealing with a non-injury-related issue ahead of his third season with the team. "It's a weird issue, and I really don't want to go into that," coach Hugh Freeze said Tuesday at an...
Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025
From Brandy Childress | Chilton County Extension Office Are you an ambitious leader who is seeking to enhance your leadership skills and develop your leadership abilities? Then Leadership Chilton County is the program for you. Leadership Chilton is an opportunity for leaders to embark on an eight-month committed journey to learn more about Chilton County. […] The post Applications now open for Leadership Chilton 2025 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Clanton Lions Club crowned four new Peach Queens this week to represent the peach farmers and the county’s most precious resource. The four pageants are a staple of the annual Chilton County Peach Festival every year, and now four new queens will have the chance to represent the […] The post New Peach Queens crowned in Chilton County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Dangerous heat to last through the week
HUNTSVILLE — As Glenn Frey sang 40 years ago, “The heat is on, oh it’s on the street. The heat is … on.”. And it is on for the next couple days in the Tennessee Valley. In fact, the National Weather Service Huntsville office warns: Dangerous...
West Alabama July Fourth Weather, Rain, Temp & Heat Index Guide
Townsquare Media hopes you enjoy all the summertime festivities surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Our handy West Alabama guide will help you stay informed about the weather, rain chances, temperatures, and heat index values. Holiday Weather, Rain Chance, & Temperature Guide. News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama...
Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
Alabama community colleges say financial aid awards are coming, amid FAFSA delays
Alabama community and technical college students who completed federal financial aid forms will start to receive notice of their award packages this week, officials said Tuesday. About half of community college students in the state should be eligible for some aid. The letters will come as colleges across the country...
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
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