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Seven New Firefighters Graduate from Alabama Fire College Bridge Program in Oxford

SEVEN NEW FIREFIGHTERS PINNED AT BRIDGE PROGRAM CEREMONY

Oxford, AL – In a ceremony filled with pride and celebration, seven new firefighters received their state certification on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The graduation, held at Brookside Baptist Church, marked the conclusion of the Alabama Fire College Firefighter Bridge Program, a six-week course that allows volunteer firefighters to earn state certification. Over 70 friends, family […]

Piedmont’s Pinto Power

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto finishes off his punt-return touchdown against Ohatchee on Friday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont, AL – Big-play player’s big plays, stout defense help Piedmont blow it open in region victory over Ohatchee. By Shannon Fagan WEIS Sports Director Even with a 19-point halftime lead on Friday night, Piedmont head football coach Jonathan Miller knew the Ohatchee Indians could make it a game with their quick-strike ability. That’s why he […]

Pass It On Sports: Oxford’s New Hub for Quality Used Sporting Goods

Pass It On Sports

Oxford, AL –   Pass It On Sports, a new sporting goods store in Oxford, is quickly making its mark as a key player in the local sports community. Opened just a month ago, the store has already exceeded owner Trevor Knight’s initial expectations and garnered positive feedback from the community. The concept for Pass It […]

Anniston’s Dawg Pound

Anniston’s Brock Grant breaks a touchdown run against Ashville on Friday at Anniston. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Anniston, AL – Pope shines as Anniston erupts for 555 total yards, opens region play with 62-8 rout of visiting Ashville.   Anniston opened Class 4A, Region 6 play in style Friday. The Bulldogs rolled up 555 yards of total offense rolled past Ashville 62-8 at Lott-Mosby Stadium. They mounted explosive plays on offense, and special […]

Jacksonville to Host Silent Memorial Service in Honor of 9/11 Victims

Silent 911 Memorial at Jacksonville City Cemetery

Jacksonville, AL – To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the City of Jacksonville will hold a solemn memorial service on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Jacksonville City Cemetery. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is open to the public, offering an opportunity for silent reflection and remembrance of […]

Calhoun County Prep Football

Alexandria’s Quendavion McDowell makes one of his two interceptons at White Plains on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Gooden airlifted as Wellborn’s 30-8 victory ends with 25 seconds to play. Alexandria rolls past White Plains. Oxford, Pleasant Valley, Ranburne, Jacksonville Christian, Handley and Westbrook Christian victorious. Area scores THURSDAY, Sept. 5 Southside 31, Lee-Huntsville 7 Booker T. Washington 32, Talladega 12 Wadley 61, Fayetteville 14 FRIDAY, Sept. 6 Alexandria […]

Alabama Farmers Federation Heritage Cooking Contest Winners

State Heritage Cooking Contest Winners from Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Lee Counties Spotlight Splendid Fruit Salads

Montgomery, AL – Laughter, cheer, and the aroma of fresh fruit filled the air at the Alabama Farmers Federation home office on September 5, as the organization hosted its annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The competition featured 25 non-congealed fruit salad recipes from across the state, with Tuscaloosa County’s Cindy Landers taking first place for her […]

Friday Scoreboard

Friday scoreboard

Calhoun County, AL – High school football scores from Friday’s area games plus a complete list of statewide scores, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association: Area scores Alexandria 35, White Plains 7, FINAL Anniston 62, Ashville 8, FINAL Central-Clay 48, Valley 0, FINAL Cherokee County 46, Oneonta 6, FINAL Coosa Christian 42, Southeastern 7, […]

Elect Nick Phillips

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