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Crews Control for Saks and Piedmont’s Victory

Saks’ Alonna Crews leaps over Weaver’s Aliyah Marks while going after a loose ball during their Class 3A, Area 11 tournament game at Piedmont on Tuesday.

Piedmont, AL – Saks sophomore follows coach’s command to ‘take over’ game, helps Wildcats overcome Weaver in area-tournament opener CLASS 3A AREA 11 TOURNAMENT At Piedmont Girls Games Saks 50, Weaver 45 Piedmont 46, Wellborn 22 Friday’s Game Championship, Saks vs. Piedmont, 5:30 p.m. By Joe Medley Lamar Bradford pulled Alonna Crews to the side during […]

Treadwell’s Touch and Anniston’s Victory

Treadwell’s touch

Calhoun County, AL – Clutch 3-point shot lifts Handley over Talladega in 4A, Area 8; Anniston downs Munford to set up area-final showdown CLASS 4A AREA 8 TOURNAMENT At Anniston Boys Games Handley 59, Talladega 58 Anniston 77, Munford 37 Friday’s Game Championship, Handley vs. Anniston, 7 p.m. By Brant Locklier Handley and Anniston advanced to […]

Jacksonville to Hold Black History Month Program

Black History Month program

Jacksonville, AL – On Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 pm the Jacksonville Community Center will serve as the location for Jacksonville’s Black History Month program. This year’s theme is “Building resilience, health and wellbeing,” and the program includes medical and mental health speakers, vendors and guidance from industry professionals. They will also have entertainment from the JSU […]

Saks Comes Back

Saks’ Anthony Bothwell shoots during the Wildcats’ victory over Weaver in Tuesday’s Class 3A, Area 11 tournament action at Piedmont.

Piedmont, AL – WIldcats rally after ‘timid’ first half, eliminate Weaver in area tourney game marked by Bothwell’s big second half, controversial ending CLASS 3A AREA 11 TOURNAMENT At Piedmont Boys Games Saks 52, Weaver 48 Piedmont 80, Wellborn 44 Friday’s Game Championship, Saks vs. Piedmont, 7 p.m. By Joe Medley Saks comeback victory and elimination […]

Calhoun County Sheriff Request Information on Stolen Items

Calhoun County Sheriff Update on Stolen Items

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has released a request for information on several items of stolen and damaged property. If you have anything knowledge on any of these crimes please contact 256-241-8040 to submit a tip. Between January 31 and February 1, 2023 a 2021 blue Dodge Ram 1500 4×4 was stolen […]

Next-Level Win for Pleasant Valley

Next-level win

Ranburne, AL – Pleasant Valley beats Woodland to earn first boys subregion berth since 2003, boys and girls will play host Ranburne for area titles Thursday; will be updated CLASS 2A AREA 9 TOURNAMENT Girls Game Pleasant Valley 44, Woodland 35 Boys Game Pleasant Valley 51, Woodland 43 Thursday’s Games Girls championship: Pleasant Valley vs. Ranburne, […]

UPDATED: UAB and RMC Announcing New Affiliation

Healthcare Announcement for UAB and RMC Affiliation

Birmingham, AL – The University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Health System and The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston (RMC) take a step forward for rural healthcare with a Letter of Intent to affiliate. Ray Watts, M.D., President, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dawn Bulgarella, Chief Executive Officer, UAB Health System, Don Lilly, […]

Defense Never Rests for Anniston’s Faith Christian

Defense never rests

Winterboro, AL – Faith Christian back to ‘playing as one’ after midseason swoon, turns to defense to turn back Donoho in area tournament CLASS 1A AREA 8 TOURNAMENT Girls games Wadley 63, Faith Christian 27 Winterboro 75, ASD 16 Boys games Faith Christian 59, Donoho 43 Winterboro 51, Wadley 48 Thursday’s games Girls Championship: Wadley vs. […]

ALGOP Chairman Responds to Biden State of the Union Address

ALGOP Chairman Responds to Biden State of the Union Address

Birmingham, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address: “I wish the Biden Administration was more concerned about our economy and the challenges facing the American people. Families across the country are struggling to pay for basic necessities like food, gas, […]