Call News wins 11 awards, five by Wigfield
Among the Call News’ first-place awards in the Alabama Press Association contest were, above, “The Value of a Foot” and below, “Golson creating a new MGM,” both by editor Jimmy Wigfield. Staff Report The Call News won 11 awards, including five by editor Jimmy Wigfield, in the Alabama Press Association’s 2024 Better…
Read MoreMary Montgomery quarterback Shondell Harris is not backing down in quest for perfection
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SEMMES — There are two small yet massive numbers that truly matter to Shondell Harris. Zero, as in no mistakes and no defeats. And 1, which represents his place in the hierarchy of Mary G. Montgomery’s quarterbacks, the place he wants the Vikings to finish when the season is over…
Read MoreNew AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon must handle NIL, transfers and other challenges: ‘He’s going to have his hands full,’ Terry Curtis says
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Heath Harmon, the man who will direct the metamorphosis of Alabama high school sports during one of its most ground-rattling periods, faces extraordinary demands. “It’s never easy but right now, with NIL and transfers, there’s a lot of stuff out there coming, boys or girls — some things…
Read MoreNew AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon faces stiff challenges: ‘I wasn’t looking for easy, I was looking for impact’
The three living former AHSAA executive directors appeared Thursday with the newly appointed Heath Harmon. They are, from left, Dan Washburn (1991-2007), Alvin Briggs (2021-2024), who is retiring on Sept. 1), Harmon and Steve Savarese (2007-2021). (Jimmy Wigfield/Call News) By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — With NIL deals for teenagers clawing at the…
Read MoreMOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES 06-05-2024 CLICK HERE
ABANDONED BOAT Notice abandoned boat hearing to be held at Mobile County Courthouse, Government Plaza, 205 Government Street, Mobile, Ala., on June 25, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Judge Wright’s courtroom, 4300, all interested or concerned parties must attend. Registration #AL 5268AK Hull ID BAX19741H074 Boat location 3420 Baumhauer Rd, Theodore, AL 36582. Thomas Smith…
Read MoreSaraland’s K.J. Lacey is atop the quarterback ladder and still climbing
“We’ve got the best quarterback in the country.” Saraland coach Jeff Kelly on K.J. Lacey By JIMMY WIGFIELD SARALAND — K.J. Lacey cannot stop time, much as he might want to, but he comes close to neutralizing it on the football field despite the frenetic hostilities surrounding him. Given Lacey’s computational speed…
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with Section 32-13-1, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given to the owners, lienholders, and other interested parties that the following described abandoned vehicles will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at 10:00 am on 7/5/2024 at 11925 Interchange Dr., Grand…
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction In accordance with Section 32-13-1, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given to the owner. Lienholders, and other interested parties that the following described abandoned vehicle will be sold at public auction for cash to the highest bidder 9:00 a.m., August 13, 2024, at Mobile Police Impound Yard, 1251B Virginia Street,…
Read MoreTalley Haines returns as Mobile Christian’s baseball coach
By JIMMY WIGFIELD Talley Haines, who led Mobile Christian to five state baseball championships between 2015 and 2022, is returning as the Leopards’ coach, head of school Clint Mitchell announced Monday. Jason Smith — who followed Haines as Mobile Christian’s coach and took the Leopards to this year’s Class 5A…
Read MoreTabitha Baggett retires as Leroy’s coach after Bears fall in finals
“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” Proverb shared by Kenneth Baggett to Leroy’s players during the state tournament By JIMMY WIGFIELD OXFORD, Ala. — That Leroy lost a softball game and a possible state championship Wednesday night was far less important than accepting the fact that the one…
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