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Taulia Tagovailoa Garnering National Attention
30/09/2021

Taulia Tagovailoa Garnering National Attention

It wasn't so long ago the Alabama Crimson Tide had two Tagovailoa's on its roster. One became one of the most prolific passers in the program's history, while the other moved on to greener pastures. No one could blame Taulia Tagovailoa for transferring away from Alabama. Mac Jones had secured...

Full capacity at Talladega Superspeedway this race weekend
30/09/2021

Full capacity at Talladega Superspeedway this race weekend

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) – It’s officially race week at Talladega Superspeedway. For the first time since 2019, it will be at full capacity, which means more than 100,000 could be there over the weekend. The only COVID restrictions in place is mask wearing will be required in closed structu...

Baby Boom for Good Morning Alabama
30/09/2021

Baby Boom for Good Morning Alabama

You could call it a Baby Boom for our Good Morning Alabama team as we prepare to welcome two new "team members". Wednesday morning, Katherine Page and Sarah Snyder announced that they are both expecting!. Katherine's baby boy is due on December 3, 2021. Sarah's baby boy is due on...

Ashville volleyball coach reaches 500 career wins
30/09/2021

Ashville volleyball coach reaches 500 career wins

ASHVILLE — Ashville head volleyball coach Lindsay Sullivan recently celebrated her 500th career win. Going into her 16th season and her first year coaching at Ashville, Sullivan reached the milestone victory during the Bulldogs' game against Chattooga at the Fort Payne Invitational. Sullivan began...

New Lincoln’s Landing fishing park already drawing visitors from across the country
30/09/2021

New Lincoln’s Landing fishing park already drawing visitors from across the country

LINCOLN, Ala. (WIAT) — Just ahead of a big race weekend in Talladega, the nearby city of Lincoln believes its new multi-million dollar fishing park could also be tourism destination. The venue opened in July but has already been used for several tournaments. Last weekend, the Alabama Student Angle...

Talladega will host two Xfinity races, one Truck Series event in 2022
29/09/2021

Talladega will host two Xfinity races, one Truck Series event in 2022

For the third straight year, Talladega Superspeedway will host a pair of Xfinity races and a Truck Series event in 2022, according to a NASCAR news release issued today. The organization published its Xfinity Series and Truck Series schedules today. The first Xfinity race at Talladega will be the Ag...

Talladega Starting Lineup: October 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)
29/09/2021

Talladega Starting Lineup: October 2021 (NASCAR Cup Series)

NASCAR starting positions for Talladega Superspeedway. Next up, NASCAR returns to Talladega, Alabama. The 2.5-mile oval of Talladega Superspeedway is set for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. It’s race number two of three in the Round of 12. View the Talladega starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Seri...

Alabama football holds modern record for consecutive quarters never trailing
29/09/2021

Alabama football holds modern record for consecutive quarters never trailing

The Alabama football team has been building an impressive streak over the last two seasons. Nick Saban has been orchestrating a dynasty down in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama football team. Over the past decade-plus, the Crimson Tide have claimed numerous records and streaks. With all they have accompl...

Extension New: Farm-City Banquet Centerpiece Design Contest
29/09/2021

Extension New: Farm-City Banquet Centerpiece Design Contest

Farm-City Week will be Nov. 17-24 during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. The week is used to celebrate and recognize the beneficial partnerships between rural and urban communities that make our food supply safe and plentiful. Bringing communities together to acknowledge and deepen the understa...

Henry To'o To'o assesses his performance, time at Alabama so far
29/09/2021

Henry To'o To'o assesses his performance, time at Alabama so far

Henry To’o To’o hasn’t been at Alabama long. After spending his first two seasons at Tennessee, the junior linebacker didn’t choose the Crimson Tide until May of this year. He didn’t even get to go through the spring with his new squad. Now less than five months later, To’o To’o...

What the Alabama Players Learned from Last Year's Shootout Win over Ole Miss
28/09/2021

What the Alabama Players Learned from Last Year's Shootout Win over Ole Miss

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Last season's Alabama Ole Miss game in Oxford was the definition of a shootout. The game was tied at 21 at halftime, and neither defense made a stop in the second half. However, Alabama did hold Ole Miss to field goals on two of those possessions which led to a 63-48 win for the...

SBLive Power 25: Oakland (Tennessee) and Cathedral (Indiana) debut in national high school football rankings
28/09/2021

SBLive Power 25: Oakland (Tennessee) and Cathedral (Indiana) debut in national high school football rankings

Two new teams enter this week’s SBLive Power 25 national high school football rankings: No. 24 Oakland (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and No. 25 Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.). No. 1 Mater Dei and No. 2 St. John Bosco continue to hold the top two spots in our rankings as they prepare to play each other Fri...

Small Business Monday—a look at Birmingham’s Black-owned massage boutique
28/09/2021

Small Business Monday—a look at Birmingham’s Black-owned massage boutique

Looking for a way to unwind after long days at work… and support a local business? Now is the time to swing by Life Touch Massage in downtown Birmingham. We spoke with Lemar Storey to learn more about its history and his inspiration. Check it out. The man with the...

Prep volleyball: Donoho sweeps, Alexandria splits in tri-match
28/09/2021

Prep volleyball: Donoho sweeps, Alexandria splits in tri-match

OXFORD — Donoho, the top seed for the looming Calhoun County volleyball tournament, swept a tri-match with No. 2 seed Alexandria and Oxford on Monday. The Falcons beat Alexandria 25-23, 25-18 and No. 8 Oxford 25-20, 25-11. Alexandria (24-8) beat Oxford 25-18, 25-23. The county tournament starts Sa...

What they’re saying nationally after Auburn’s late rally, QB change vs. Georgia State
28/09/2021

What they’re saying nationally after Auburn’s late rally, QB change vs. Georgia State

What was set to be a final tune-up before the start of SEC play turned into a dramatic and quite eventful homecoming for Auburn on Saturday. After trailing by 12 at halftime, Auburn rallied to defeat Georgia State, 34-24, thanks to some late-game heroics by LSU transfer quarterback T.J. Finley, who....

Center Point’s Bruce named Player of the Week
27/09/2021

Center Point’s Bruce named Player of the Week

By Bobby Mathews, sports editor CENTER POINT — Don’t look now, but the Center Point Eagles have reeled off three straight wins and carry a 4-2 (2-1) record into their October 1, 2021 tilt against Leeds (6-0, 3-0). Troy Bruce is one of the main reasons the Eagles are flying high, currently tied f...

The Annual Highway 411 is this Thursday through Sunday (September 30th – October 3rd)
27/09/2021

The Annual Highway 411 is this Thursday through Sunday (September 30th – October 3rd)

This Thursday through Sunday (September 30th through October 3rd) a big “Bargain Shopper’s Paradise” – will be stretching from Leeds, Alabama all the way to Newport, Tennessee – and of course Cherokee County will be hosting a big part of the action. The route runs through Rainbow City and ...

Alabama and Ole Miss fans upset College GameDay isn't heading to Tuscaloosa
27/09/2021

Alabama and Ole Miss fans upset College GameDay isn't heading to Tuscaloosa

It seemed like a rather obvious choice. Surely, College GameDay would be in Alabama for the Ole Miss game. That won’t be the case. The ESPN pregame show announced it is heading to Athens, Georgia, where Arkansas will take on Georgia on Saturday. There are certainly good storylines there. Arkansas ...

Immunotek Opens Plasma Center In Hueytown : Welcoming Donors From Surrounding Areas
27/09/2021

Immunotek Opens Plasma Center In Hueytown : Welcoming Donors From Surrounding Areas

The largest independent plasma donation center operator in the country is opening a new center in Hueytown, Alabama. ImmunoTek Bio Centers opened its Hueytown location on July 13, 2021 and invites potential donors from around the area to visit the state-of-the-art facility to learn more about plasma...

EXTENSION CORNER: Be on the lookout for yellow jackets
27/09/2021

EXTENSION CORNER: Be on the lookout for yellow jackets

While I am not allergic to yellow jacket stings, there are few things that can ruin a day outside more quickly for me. The sharp, searing sensation of a yellow jacket sting often occurs to me as a surprise because I hadn’t even seen the yellow striped creature until it was too late.

See all the Friday night high school football scores from Week 6
26/09/2021

See all the Friday night high school football scores from Week 6

Here are the final scores from Friday night’s statewide high school football games. The list is compiled by members of the Alabama Sports Writers Association prep committee. Cottonwood 28, Northside Methodist 26 (2OT) Crenshaw Christian 57, Lakeside 18. Cullman 49, Mars Hill Bible 7. Dadeville 15,...

Jackson-Olin rallies past Fairfield in OT after game was suspended Friday by gunfire
26/09/2021

Jackson-Olin rallies past Fairfield in OT after game was suspended Friday by gunfire

Quarterback Malek Lowe called his own number from one-yard out and mammoth 285-pound freshman defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford ran for the two-point conversion as Jackson-Olin rallied for a 28-26 overtime victory over Fairfield Saturday in a game suspended from Friday night. The game was suspended...

WATCH: GameDay's Lee Corso calls future Alabama upset, sings Sinatra
26/09/2021

WATCH: GameDay's Lee Corso calls future Alabama upset, sings Sinatra

ESPN College GameDay is in Chicago at Soldier Field for Week 4’s matchup between No. 12 Notre Dame and No. 18 Wisconsin. Prior to the show, GameDay analyst Kirk Herbstreit tweeted a video on Saturday morning with analyst Lee Corso. In the video, Corso discussed last week’s matchup between Florid...

'Because no dog should go to Heaven without tasting chocolate': Animal hospital stocks up on Hershey's Kisses
26/09/2021

'Because no dog should go to Heaven without tasting chocolate': Animal hospital stocks up on Hershey's Kisses

All it took was one post for Smiths Station Animal Hospital to go viral. Four days ago, Smiths Station Animal Hospital manager Jennifer Williams posted about the hospital’s “goodbye kisses” jar reserved for euthanasia appointments. Before a dog passes, technicians give the furry friend a Hersh...

Prep football: Big fumble return lifts Alexandria over Cleburne County
26/09/2021

Prep football: Big fumble return lifts Alexandria over Cleburne County

ALEXANDRIA — Senior Javais McGhee passed for two touchdowns, caught seven passes for 100 yards, returned a kickoff for an 80-yard score and closed out the scoring with a 1-yard quarterback sneak as Alexandria outlasted visiting Cleburne County for a 38-14 victory on homecoming night at Lou Scales ...

Look Back … to new-driver failings, 1946.
25/09/2021

Look Back … to new-driver failings, 1946.

Sept. 24, 1946, in The Star: The food crisis continues locally. Anniston’s housewives are beginning to complain about the cost of living as the retail price of fryers climbs to an average of 80 cents a pound and butter skyrockets to 90 cents a pound. Meat simply isn’t available. Most of the Anni...

Tim Tebow Has Honest Reaction To Florida’s Loss To Alabama
25/09/2021

Tim Tebow Has Honest Reaction To Florida’s Loss To Alabama

Florida legend Tim Tebow was analyzing every moment of last Saturday’s Florida-Alabama game. His alma mater came up short against the Crimson Tide, and he shared his thoughts on the game this week. In a recent interview with 247Sports, Tebow said that Florida has been better than many pundits have...

Lincoln claims historic win over rival Munford
25/09/2021

Lincoln claims historic win over rival Munford

LINCOLN — Lincoln running back Chorion Kelly only needed a foot to move the chains on third down early in the first quarter of Lincoln’s 69-13 victory over Munford on Friday night. At least three or four defenders met him right around the line of scrimmage. Kelly spun around so...

Alabama Swimming and Diving Opens 2021-22 Season with Sweep of Delta State
25/09/2021

Alabama Swimming and Diving Opens 2021-22 Season with Sweep of Delta State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama swimming and diving is off to a winning start, opening the 2021-22 season on Friday night with a sweep of Delta State. The Crimson Tide won all 32 events on the day, including four diving, four relays and 24 individual races. The final points total was 223-72 in favor of...

Lincoln aims to flip script on Munford in annual rivalry showdown
25/09/2021

Lincoln aims to flip script on Munford in annual rivalry showdown

Friday’s home game against Munford has been a long time coming for Lincoln’s football team. It was almost exactly one year ago that the Lions claimed a 22-14 overtime victory in the last meeting. Initially, it appeared like Lincoln quarterback Jack Poarch might have scored in the overtime period...

Birmingham high school teacher helps student overcome homelessness to attend college
24/09/2021

Birmingham high school teacher helps student overcome homelessness to attend college

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Wenonah High School teacher is making a difference inside and outside of the classroom. Watch the video above to learn more.

Your Guide to Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke
24/09/2021

Your Guide to Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke

Taylor is the Marketing Associate for Blueprint.Inc. A proud Magic City resident, University of Alabama alum, and self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, Taylor enjoys exploring the 205 and sharing the true magic that lies in her beloved city. Adjacent to Mountain Brook Village and the Grand Bohemian Ho...

Heating and cooling expert shares tips before you turn on your heat
24/09/2021

Heating and cooling expert shares tips before you turn on your heat

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - You may have been tempted to turn on your heat with cooler temperatures blowing in last night, but there are some steps you may want to consider before flipping the switch. Those heaters have been off for several months now, and with fall officially here, you’ll...

Brookwood Village Macy’s property acquired. What’s next for the iconic mall?
24/09/2021

Brookwood Village Macy’s property acquired. What’s next for the iconic mall?

Brookwood Office Partners, LLC, a partnership organized by Joe Sandner, IV president of Colliers | Alabama has acquired the Macy’s department store at Brookwood Village. Now the big question for local shoppers — Is Macy’s leaving?. According to the Collier I Alabama news release, the iconic de...

Leeds High School, Oak & Ivy Theatre announces performance dates
24/09/2021

Leeds High School, Oak & Ivy Theatre announces performance dates

From The Tribune Staff Reports LEEDS — Leeds High School, Oak & Ivy Theatre plans to perform Tina Miller’s adaption of Shakespeare’s Macbeth on October 28 – 30 and November 1. Each performance will start at 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m. Due to social distancing, the performance is limited t...

Former Georgia Star’s Comment About Alabama Is Going Viral
23/09/2021

Former Georgia Star’s Comment About Alabama Is Going Viral

Over the weekend, the Alabama Crimson Tide kept its undefeated season alive with a close 31-29 win over the Florida Gators. Nick Saban and company survived after Florida’s late two-point conversion – which would have tied the game – failed. Elsewhere in the SEC, the Georgia Bulldogs routed the...

When Saks quarterback Sean Parnell isn’t playing, he’s watching and learning
23/09/2021

When Saks quarterback Sean Parnell isn’t playing, he’s watching and learning

SAKS — Sean Parnell doesn’t merely attend or watch college football games. He doesn’t just watch NFL games for fun. Saks High’s senior quarterback watches to learn. He absorbs the games within games. “He loves football,” Saks coach Jonathan Miller said. “He loves going to games. He lov...

Leeds’ Bartee anchors Green Wave offensive line
23/09/2021

Leeds’ Bartee anchors Green Wave offensive line

By Bobby Mathews, sports editor LEEDS — Jackson Bartee is hard to miss. Pick a reason: The long, flowing hair, the beard, the wide muscular frame that makes him look shorter than his listed 5-11 height. Or maybe it’s his propensity to put defensive linemen on the ground. The senior center anchor...

15th annual Grant Mile-Plus Yard Sale this Saturday, September 25
23/09/2021

15th annual Grant Mile-Plus Yard Sale this Saturday, September 25

GRANT, Ala. – Sitting atop Gunter Mountain, surrounded by the foothills of the Applachian Mountains, the town of Grant offers more than just beautiful views of Lake Guntersville, the Tennessee River and historic Kennamer Cove. Each fall, Grant becomes a treasure hunter’s dream. Though the Marsha...

Alabama Crimson Tide Announces 2022 Football Schedule
23/09/2021

Alabama Crimson Tide Announces 2022 Football Schedule

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama football fans can start scheduling the rest of their lives next year as the 2022 schedule was released Tuesday night. The Southeastern Conference announced its full slate of games for next season as well. The Crimson Tide is set to compete in 12 contests...

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