‘That’s a small college team’: No. 2 Mobile Christian steamrolls Monroe County 57-8
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MOBILE — Acting Monroe County coach Labary Jones had seen enough film of No. 2-ranked Mobile Christian to have a robust idea of what the Tigers were getting into Friday night. Being on the field in a 57-8 loss was an even more numbing experience. “We knew coming in they…
Read MoreMary Montgomery wins 11th straight regular-season game, Jared Hollins tosses four TD passes in 42-7 romp over Bryant
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SEMMES — Zero is becoming Mary G. Montgomery’s favorite number and if the Vikings keep doing what they’re doing, the opposition will have zero chance. MGM still has no turnovers and no losses this season after quarterback Jared Hollins was nearly perfect, the Vikings’ defense was nearly flawless and, halfway…
Read MoreMary Montgomery overcomes obstacles, rolls to 42-7 win over Bryant to remain unbeaten
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SEMMES — The days leading up to Mary G. Montgomery’s game against Alma Bryant were full of potential craters for the No. 4-ranked Vikings to step in, not that they needed any more injuries. It was homecoming. It was a short week. The Hurricanes had been stubborn, if not successful,…
Read MoreMary G. Montgomery nearly perfect to remain perfect after 42-7 romp over Bryant
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SEMMES — The days leading up to Mary G. Montgomery’s game against Alma Bryant were far from serene for the Vikings. It was homecoming. It was a short week. The Hurricanes had been stubborn, if not successful. And worst of all for MGM, starting running back Troy Flowers tore his ACL and…
Read MoreMOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES 09-20-2023 CLICK HERE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 28, 2019 by Kenneth McCovery and Gloria J. McCovery, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., and recorded in Instrument…
Read MoreGood stuff from Saraland but the best is yet to come
SPANISH FORT — Saraland had just scored to take a 49-0 lead over Spanish Fort in the third quarter Friday night and Spartans coach Jeff Kelly had seen enough, although the perfection they seek had not been attained. Ryan Williams had just beaten his defender by 10 yards but it seemed like…
Read MoreNo. 1 Saraland crushes Spanish Fort, 49-7
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SPANISH FORT — Spanish Fort plays its football on The Hill. Saraland plays its version on the top of a mountain. And from the vantage point of the rest of Class 6A, that mountain may be too towering to climb. The No. 1-ranked Spartans slammed the Toros to the ground…
Read MoreMOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES 09-13-2023 CLICK HERE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 12, 2021 executed by Darrell Glenn Virgin Jr., an unmarried person, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Trustmark National Bank, said Mortgage being recorded February 17, 2021, in Inst.…
Read MoreSaraland defensive star Antonio Coleman commits to Alabama
By JIMMY WIGFIELD Antonio Coleman’s dream of playing football for Alabama has come true. Those who must face him on the field just want the chance for peaceful slumber, not nightmares. “If you’re playing center against us, you’re not sleeping super well the night before,” Saraland coach Jeff Kelly said. The Spartans’ 6-foot-2, 265-pound…
Read MoreA blizzard on Snow Road? Mary Montgomery is a contender
SEMMES — The grizzled Viking painted on the finely manicured midfield grass at Grider Stadium has seen bad nights in his time. People have trampled on his nose and bent his horns askew and his hair has turned snow white waiting for this moment in history. Better check for snow in Hades, or snow on…
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