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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30 win over the Bulldogs. Cold Springs racked up over 400 yards on the ground, led by Matt Williams who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School posted five takeaways in its season opener against Holy Spirit Catholic School to take it 30-12 on the road on Aug. 23. The Red Devils forced four fumbles and one interception out of Holy Spirit, including three in the second half that boosted Verbena down the […] The post Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Central Stuns Tuscaloosa County with Last-Second Field Goal
Tuscaloosa, AL — In a game that will be remembered for its dramatic twists and turns, Central High School pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Tuscaloosa County 31-28, thanks to a last-second field goal by Graham Wolfe. The game started with a bang as Tuscaloosa County’s KJ Jackson...
'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.”
Oxford Travels to Georgia and Picks Up Season Opening Victory
OXFORD, AL – The Oxford Yellow Jackets, ranked 6th in Class 6A, kicked off their season with an impressive 56-46 road win over Georgia’s Central Carrollton on Friday night. Despite facing a 10-point deficit with just over eight minutes left in the third quarter, Oxford rallied, outscoring Central...
Watch: Former Alabama edge rusher gets first sack in the NFL
Alabama football produced two marquee edge rushers in the 2024 National Football League Draft. People are excited to watch Dallas Turner dominate for the Minnesota Vikings, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are very pleased with its second round selection of Chris Braswell. The Maryland native got his first career sack...
Huntsville YMCA filing for bankruptcy
Huntsville YMCA announced Friday it is filing for bankruptcy. The organization says it still plans to remain operational without any interruptions at this time. Today, Huntsville YMCA Board Chair Karockas Watkins, president & CEO of Ability Plus, and Interim CEO Jeff Collen issued this statement:. “Today, the Huntsville YMCA, also...
Second AshFest to Bring 8 Hours of Music & Standup to Brewery Saturday
A festival in memory of a DCH nurse will return Saturday, bringing eight hours of music, stand-up comedy and more to Tuscaloosa's Druid City Brewing Company. AshFest first came to the brewery last year, organized by Tuscaloosa's Jimmy Mixon in memory of his late wife Ashley Mixon, a second-career nurse.
Three arrested in deadly shooting captured in Facebook videos, Alabama police say
Alabama police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly, apartment complex shooting that was captured and live streamed Facebook videos. Birmingham police said they arrested the following in connection with the killing of Asia Poole on Tuesday:. Ja’Niyah Hendrix, (19), of Birmingham, Alabama. Auto Theft ($30,000 Bond).
Calera’s comeback bid falls short as Northridge rallies to take Rials’ opening game
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CALERA– The Calera Eagles had a tough start to their 2024 football season as they welcomed the Northridge Jaguars for their Week 1 matchup. The two teams combined for an entertaining first half, but Northridge put together big drives in the second half...
Auburn’s 2024 Schedule: One Sentence Predictions
College football starts a week before Auburn football starts. Therefore, it’s time to get these games one-sentence-predicted. People can’t read more than a snapchat these days, so it’s the only way to keep you simpletons engaged. This will be my 15th year of doing this, and I was completely correct one of those seasons. Guess which one.
Austin outlasts Hartselle in double-overtime thriller
One of the first things Austin coach Jeremy Perkins told his team was the obvious. “You found a way to win the ball game,” he said after Friday’s double-overtime win over Hartselle. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Construction underway on massive sculpture in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE – Construction began this week to erect a new sculpture on the lawn of Huntsville Hospital along Governors Drive. When completed, the sculpture will soar an impressive 21 feet tall and 25 feet wide, beautifully connecting the Medical District with Arts Huntsville’s popular downtown Public Art Trail.
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