Alabama doesn’t measure up in the big moments against Oklahoma and now Tide must play with urgency
TUSCALOOSA — The Heisman moment and the championship moment were unfurled at the feet of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide offense Saturday evening. The No. 4-ranked team in the country was going to push the ball off the goal line without a running game and drive 94 yards in the last…
Read MoreSaraland rallies for 35-31 victory; Leroy whips Linden to set up McKenzie showdown
By ROBERT LADNIER SARALAND — Second-ranked Saraland scored on three of its first four possessions of the second half to rally for a 35-31 win over visiting No. 8-ranked Spain Park in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs at Spartan Stadium Friday night. Quarterback Jamison Roberts put the Spartans ahead for good on…
Read MoreMary Montgomery, Golson to ‘keep chopping wood’ after shocking 54-0 loss to Thompson
By JIMMY WIGFIELD ALABASTER — Mary G. Montgomery coach Zach Golson had just suffered his worst loss since changing the Vikings from everybody’s favorite homecoming opponent to a respected and even feared program but he preferred to look ahead, not behind. He paid tribute to a superlative senior class that went 37-10 — the…
Read MoreBefore a roaring crowd, Tide turns to a trickle inside against Purdue in top-10 battle
TUSCALOOSA — It felt like an NCAA tournament game, only in November. Luckily for Alabama, it wasn’t because if it had been, the Crimson Tide’s basketball season would be over. No. 2-ranked Purdue beat No. 8 Alabama 87-80 Thursday night before 13,474 fans who overloaded the eardrums in Coleman Coliseum.…
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Abandoned Vehicle Auction This abandoned vehicle will be sold on 12-19-25 at 5781 Three Notch Rd. Mobile, AL 36619 at 9 a.m. if not redeemed before then. Ford 3FA6P0HDXFR177554 Call News November 12, 19, 2025 | In accordance with Section 32-13-1, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given to the owner, lienholders, and other…
Read MoreForget style points: Alabama is finding ways to win
TUSCALOOSA — It is a testament to the prodigious standard of Alabama football that nobody expressed satisfaction with Saturday night’s 20-9 win over unranked LSU, which was treated like the Crimson Tide’s worst game since the season-opening loss to Florida State that nearly got coach Kalen DeBoer fitted for a metaphorical noose.…
Read MoreTheodore, Baker, Mary Montgomery, Williamson, Jackson big winners in first round
Staff Report THEODORE — Crishon Overton accounted for all six of Theodore’s touchdowns in a 44-27 win over Stanhope Elmore Friday night in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. Overton had TD runs of 11, 71 and 8 yards and scoring passes of 24, 64 and 51 yards for the Bobcats (8-3),…
Read MoreNo. 2 Saraland knocks off the rust and risk-taking Wetumpka 49-24 in opening round
By JIMMY WIGFIELD SARALAND — Saraland didn’t resemble a playoff team in the first few moments Friday night, much less a team that is aiming for its fourth straight Super 7. Quarterback Jamison Roberts fell on a fumbled snap and lost six yards on the second play. He threw an…
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ABANDONED MOBILE HOME The following mobile home has been abandoned and process to obtain legal title will be taken in order for Helen Sullivan, as owner of Sullivan’s Mobile Home Park, 5925 Highway 45, Eight Mile, AL 36613, to obtain title. Mobile Home is located at 5925 Highway 45, Lot #20, Eight Mile, AL 36613.…
Read MoreAuburn fires Hugh Freeze but the problems started long before him and must be fixed
AUBURN — Most of us went back in time early Sunday morning when Daylight Savings Time ended. Auburn, too, turned the clock back to the days of Pat Dye and Shug Jordan — when defense and the kicking game were enough to win and you were seen on TV once or twice a year.…
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