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The scoreboard following Ohatchee’s historic 76-71 victory over New Hope on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Ohatchee, AL – A ‘Hail Mary’ pushes Ohatchee over the top against New Hope in the second-highest game on record in AHSAA history. This week’s games THURSDAY, Aug. 22 Wellborn 46, Munford 12 (varsity half 32-12), jamboree Spring Garden 41, Sand Rock 7 White Plains 35, Talladega 20 FRIDAY, Aug. 23 Anniston 28, Cleburne County 3, […]

Wilson’s Will

Piedmont quarterback Cole Wilson looks for Ishmael Bethel during the Bulldogs’ victory at Cherokee County on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Centre, AL – With big assist from Pinto, Bethel, Piedmont’s second-year starting quarterback passes for 391 yards and five touchdowns as Bulldogs outlast Cherokee County. By Shannon Fagan, WEIS Sports Director A year ago, Piedmont quarterback Cole Wilson had a shaky start to the high school football season. He was intercepted three times in a […]

Gadsden State Community College Police Department Receives Grant-Funded Safety Vehicle for Enhanced Campus Security

Representative Craig Lipscomb, State Senator Andrew Jones, Representatives Mark Gidley and Mack Butler, Gadsden State President Dr. Kathy Murphy and GSCC Chief of Police Jay Freeman with the Polaris Ranger NorthStar/Police Edition purchased with funds from a community development grant.

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Police and Public Safety Department is now equipped with a state-of-the-art safety vehicle, thanks to a fully grant-funded initiative. The department was awarded a community development grant to purchase a Polaris Ranger NorthStar/Police Edition, a versatile vehicle designed to enhance the college’s ability to serve its campuses and […]

Prep Roundup

Prep roundup

Calhoun County, AL – Big nights from Mims, Wynn, Richardson and Taylor help Oxford rally from 10-point deficit to win at Central-Carrollton. Jacksonville rolls up 484 rushing yards in victory. Salster, Sparks star in Pleasant Valley victory. JCA rebounds for 67 points at Tuscaloosa. This week’s games THURSDAY, Aug. 22 Wellborn 46, Munford 12 (varsity half […]

Thursday and Friday Scoreboards

Thursday and Friday Scoreboard

Calhoun County, AL – Friday’s statewide high school football scores, as reported by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Regular-season games: Alabama Chr. 30, Escambia Co. 26 Aliceville 21, Pickens Co. 13 Appalachian 28, Holly Pond 18 Ardmore 55, Tanner 7 Athens 21, Jemison-Huntsville 6 Auburn 49, North Miami Beach (Fla.) 0 Austin 35, Hartselle 34 (2OT) […]

Anniston Public Library Hosts Exhibit Honoring the Legacy of Local Artist Peg Tyler

Art Exhibit REmembering Peg Tyler - Legacy in Art

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Public Library is currently showcasing a special art exhibit, “Remembering Peg Tyler: Legacy in Art,” honoring the life and creativity of the late local artist Peg Tyler. The exhibit, which runs through October, offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and previously undiscovered body of work left behind by […]

Prep XC

Prep XC

White Plains, AL – White Plains’ Conn, Westminster’s Caldwell lead the way at Wildcat Twilight Run. Lincoln’s boys, Central-Clay’s girls win big schools divisions. White Plains boys and girls finish second in small schools.   White Plains’ Maddyn Conn and Westminster-Oak Mountain’s Weaver Caldwell posted the best times at Thursday’s White Plains Wildcat Twilight Run. […]

Oxford to Host 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness Event at Oxford Lake

3rd Annual Overdose Awareness

Oxford, AL – On August 31st at 4 p.m., the community is invited to gather at Oxford Lake, pavilion #8, for the 3rd annual Overdose Awareness Outreach event. Organized by Bre’s Ministry, this event is held in observation of International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to remembering those affected by drug overdoses and raising […]