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Carroll @ Russell County | 2024 Week 0
SEALE, Ala. (WTVY) - The Eagles and Warriors square off for the first time since 2019 in a 5A versus 6A matchup. Will Carroll continue their winning ways with a fifth straight win in the 21st meeting between the two schools, or will home field advantage get Russell County their first win over the Eagles in over a decade?
4-Star RB updates commitment to Alabama
Anthony Rogers has a group of teams still going after him despite his commitment to Alabama football. Rogers is a four-star running back, who currently attends Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. The Crimson Tide currently still hold his verbal commitment. “I’m still committed,” Rogers told Touchdown Alabama. “Just looking...
Montgomery Habitat For Humanity Welcomes New Executive Director
Montgomery Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the appointment of Susan Johnson as its new Executive Director. Ms. Johnson brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and strategic planning to her new role. With over 15 years of dedicated service to the nonprofit sector, Ms. Johnson...
Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months
After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...
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.
Former Auburn ace earns first coaching job
Fresh off an amazing career as a pitcher for Auburn softball, maddie penta is ready to take the next step in her softball journey. Friday, James Madison University softball head coach Loren LaPorte announced that Penta has been hired as an assistant coach. LaPorte is excited about the potential that Penta brings to the coaching staff.
Despite the loss at home last night Holtville still looks promising under new Head Coach Cory Lee
In a tough season opener on their home field, Holtville High School fell to Trinity Presbyterian, 21-10. The game marked the debut of new Head Coach Cory Lee, who has stepped into the role after the retirement of Coach Jason Franklin that spent the last seven years coaching Holtville football. Although the Bulldogs fought hard throughout the game, they couldn’t overcome Trinity, who capitalized on key moments to secure the win.
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
Tigers late comeback bid falls short at Bibb County
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County High School’s late game push was not enough as neighboring Bibb County High School took down the Tigers 29-21 on Aug. 23. It was a slow start for CCHS in the first half as first-year head coach Eddie Wall described the team as sluggish. It took some […] The post Tigers late comeback bid falls short at Bibb County appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
MJ Gideon shines in return from injury, leads James Clemens past Gardendale
MJ Gideon scored two touchdowns in his comeback from last year’s season-ending injury as James Clemens beat Gardendale 17-10 in tonight’s season opener at Madison City Schools Stadium. The sophomore running back scored from 1 yard and 61 yards as the host Jets led 14-10 at halftime. Anthony...
Coosada residents upset over electric for gas facility
Potential new Alabama Power lines to a Spire liquified natural gas plant and storage facility near Coosada have neighbors almost screaming for help. Coosada Mayor Jim Houston, councilmember Howard Goza and Henry Hassey all live on Jackson Bend Road. They said for months Alabama Power has been trying to take their property to construct a new high voltage power line to power the gas plant just outside town limits. Hassey is concerned with how close the lines are to current residences.
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.
Bulldogs fall in tough test against 7A Enterprise, 35-7
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Bulldogs could not keep pace with Enterprise Wildcats in the football season opener Friday night, falling 35-7. The Wildcats came into the season as the fourth-ranked 7A team in the state while the Bulldogs were making the jump back up to 5A after two seasons in 4A.
Late turnover dooms Tallassee in opener
Typically a coach - and fan base too - has to wait until midseason to learn about a team’s character. But Tallassee fans got a Week 0 lesson Friday night as the Tigers battled back from a three-touchdown deficit in a 22-16 loss to Montgomery Academy. “I learned that...
Morgan Academy set to open football season with new coach against Southern at home
The Morgan Academy Senators will open the 2024 football season under first year head football coach and Athletic Director Jacob Webb against Southern Academy at home on Aug. 23. Morgan Academy headmaster Dr. Bryan Oliver announced the hiring Webb in May. Oliver said Webb, who coached most recently at Pearl...
Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives
Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that will save many of their lives. I say that because similar testing I had in the 1990s has helped me reach age 90. It was my wife’s cardiologist’s suggestion that […]
Federal judge narrows lawsuit against Alabama absentee ballot law
The front of Hugo L Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15, 2023. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) A federal judge Thursday substantially narrowed a lawsuit challenging a new Alabama law limiting the ability of third parties to provide absentee ballot assistance. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed multiple claims...
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