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Private schools don’t revolt against the AHSAA but feel more powerful after meeting
By JIMMY WIGFIELD The state’s private schools did not declare an open rebellion and sever ties with the Alabama High School Athletic Association at a meeting in Montgomery Friday but headmasters and coaches hope they can build enough leverage to alter some of last week’s historic changes. The AHSAA’s Central Board voted…
Read MoreSaraland, Mary Montgomery to meet in home-and-home series
By JIMMY WIGFIELD Mary G. Montgomery and Saraland — the two preeminent football teams in the Mobile area the last four years — will play each other in a two-year home-and-home series beginning this season in Semmes. The Class 6A Vikings and the Class 5A Spartans will open the season on Aug.…
Read MoreAHSAA splits public and private schools for playoffs, gets rid of multiplier and competitive balance
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board shook the ground under the feet of athletics on Friday and it will take two years or more to see the fallout. In an historic move, the Central Board voted 13-2 to separate public and private schools for…
Read MoreJackson’s E.J. Crowell named Mr. Football
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Jackson running back E.J. Crowell was as sure of winning the Mr. Football award as he was of winning a game and shattering any defense that tried to stop him. But when his name was called Tuesday and he secured the state’s most prestigious individual…
Read MoreCitronelle police seek suspects in stadium burglary
Staff Report The Citronelle Police Department is investigating a burglary at the Citronelle High School football stadium on Oct. 8 at approximately 7:45 p.m. Surveillance video shows two white males jumping the stadium’s fence, with one attempting to enter the ticket booth area and the concession stand. The same suspect entered the press box…
Read MoreVallon knocks Broadhead out of Chickasaw mayoral runoff
By EMMETT BURNETT CHICKASAW — Incumbent Chickasaw Mayor Barry Broadhead was knocked out of a runoff by Bill Vallon when the city council certified the results of the Aug. 26 election. On Election Night, Challenger Tyran Colvin led the race with 393 votes and Broadhead edged Vallon 208-207 to make the Sept. 23 runoff. But…
Read MoreVigor, Williamson playoff games moved back to Friday
Staff Report Baker’s, Vigor’s and Williamson’s home games in the first round of the playoffs will be played Friday at 7 p.m. as originally scheduled after their opponents didn’t agree to a switch to Thursday. Earlier Tuesday, all home games involving Mobile County Public School teams were moved up to Thursday at 7 p.m. to…
Read MoreLocal playoff games moved to Thursday
Staff Report All home first-round playoff games involving Mobile County Public School football teams have been moved up to Thursday at 7 p.m. to avoid possible inclement weather from Hurricane Rafael on Friday. The affected games are Vestavia Hills at Mary G. Montgomery, Hewitt-Trussville at Baker, Sipsey Valley at Vigor and Northside at Williamson at…
Read MoreAlabama State Troopers looking for vehicle, driver involved in fatal hit-and-run in north Mobile County
Staff Report Alabama State Troopers are searching for information that might lead to the identification of the person or persons responsible for a deadly hit-and-run accident in north Mobile County on Tuesday night. Robert M. Estes, 32, of Saraland was found dead on the side of Boothtown Road after being struck by a vehicle at…
Read MoreCitronelle fathers apologize for fight, want Daylon Edmunds to play
Staff Report The fathers of two Citronelle football players who were involved in a fight after last Friday’s game against UMS-Wright have apologized for their actions and apparently made peace with each other. Chris Edmunds, the father of quarterback Daylon Edmunds, and Stephan Byrd, the father of receiver Sye Byrd, issued public apologies…
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