Coach of the Year Juan Johnson led Baker to historic season, says more success is coming
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Juan Johnson showed what he is capable of in his first year as a head coach, leading Baker to the best season in school history and its first playoff victory in 40 years. Unfortunately for the Hornets, he will be building his resume and another program after taking the job…
Read MoreA red-letter day for the Kellys: Jeff Kelly is Coach of the Year and Caden Kelly wins Ronny Massey Scholarship
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Saraland coach Jeff Kelly, his wife Lisa, their children Caden and Lucy and his parents Tommy and Neci had to drive 160 miles for a momentous family reunion Saturday but it was well worth it. When the Kellys reached the Embassy Hotel, they were met by Helen “Ace”…
Read MoreMurphy’s Larry Henderson gets lifetime achievement award: ‘It wasn’t just one person, it was a lot of people’
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Larry Henderson doesn’t like talking about himself but on Saturday, the words of praise from the Alabama Football Coaches Association and the lifetime achievement award it bestowed on the former Murphy coach said it all for him. Henderson, 85, who led the Panthers to their only state…
Read MoreJackson star E.J. Crowell says he is reclassifying, leaving high school after junior season
By EDUARDO MAGAÑA Jackson star Ezavier “E.J.” Crowell, who is rated the No. 1 running back in the nation in his class, announced on social media Tuesday that he will reclassify from the class of 2027 to the class of 2026. Crowell, 17, a sophomore, will leave high school a year early, as did…
Read MoreJohn McKenzie fired as Vigor’s coach
By ARTHUR L. MACK Vigor coach John McKenzie parted ways with the school Friday for the second time in four years, according to the Mobile County Public School System. McKenzie was fired after leading the Wolves to a 12-2 finish and a berth in the Class 5A semifinals. He succeeded Marcus Cook, who…
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction These abandoned vehicles will be sold on 2-19-25 at 8230 Padgett Switch Rd., Irvington, AL 36544 at 9 a.m. if not redeemed before then. FORD 1FTRF12W47NA09696 FORD 1FTPW14536FA32097 Call News January 15, 22, 2025 | The following abandoned vehicles will be auctioned Feb 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at 5681 Katherine Hankins…
Read MoreBaker coach Juan Johnson resigns to take James Clemens job; Scott named interim coach
By ARTHUR L. MACK After 11 months on the job, Juan Johnson resigned Wednesday as Baker High School’s head football coach to take the job at Class 7A James Clemens High in Madison. “It was a family-based decision,” Baker athletic director Daniel Kertis said in confirming Johnson’s dual moves. “He saw an opportunity that…
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction These abandoned vehicles will be sold on 2-14-25 at 5781 Three Notch Rd Mobile, AL 36619 at 9 a.m. if not redeemed before then. KIA 3KPF24AD6PE619894 GMC 1GKKRSED8BJ174745 Call News January 8, 15, 2025 | These abandoned vehicles will be sold on 2-14-25 at 4700 Hamilton Blvd Theodore, AL 36582 at 9…
Read MoreAlabama, Labaron Philon run roughshod over Oklahoma, showing glimpses of Final Four form
TUSCALOOSA — The man who once said of himself that he had a face best suited for a hemorrhoid commercial was a pain in the butt for many opponents in the years he pushed and shoved and hoisted Alabama basketball from good to great. As for the fans, they just…
Read MoreLarry Henderson’s coaching style was no frills but provided plenty of thrills
By JIMMY WIGFIELD One couldn’t tell if Larry Henderson had worked up a sweat during the 1983 state championship game, nor if he had wished to absorb the traditional ice-water bath accorded the winning coach. Those things had been rendered indiscernible and unnecessary because so much rain had been dumped onto Legion Field…
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