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Citronelle fathers charged in fight, star QB Daylon Edmunds may also face charges, police chief says
By WILLIE GRAY CITRONELLE — An altercation in the stands following Citronelle’s 14-7 win over UMS-Wright Friday night resulted in the fathers of two players being charged with disorderly conduct and star quarterback Daylon Edmunds being suspended and facing a possible assault charge, police chief Chris McLean said. While Wildcats players and coaches…
Read MoreSaraland-Montgomery Catholic game cancelled due to hurricane
By JIMMY WIGFIELD Friday night’s football game between Montgomery Catholic and Saraland, both of which are ranked No. 1 in the state in their respective classes, has been cancelled due to risks caused by Hurricane Helene, the schools said Thursday. The game was scheduled to be played at Spartan Stadium. The schools have been in…
Read MoreMobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson will not seek re-election in 2025
By ARTHUR L. MACK MOBILE — Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a fourth term, citing plans to spend more time with his family. Stimpson, who has served as mayor for 11 years, was first elected in 2013 by defeating incumbent Sam Jones and won re-election in 2017…
Read MoreToxic chemicals found on site of Saraland’s Sportsplex
By EMMETT BURNETT SARALAND — Hazardous chemicals were found in a section of Saraland’s $72 million Sportsplex project, Mayor Dr. Howard Rubenstein said Monday at a special-called council meeting. PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) were discovered in the soil on the northernmost section of the property where a soccer field will be located, Rubenstein said…
Read MoreMobile police, U.S. Marshals seek kidnapping suspect
Staff Report The Mobile Police Department and U.S. Marshals are seeking Gary Dotson, 22, who is wanted on a charge of first-degree kidnapping on July 10. Anyone with information on Dotson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the MPD at (251) 208-7211. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting 844-251-0644.
Read MoreCall News, Washington County News websites back up after hacking attempt
Staff Report The Call News and Washington County News websites were partially restored Thursday after a hacking attempt on the company operating the network, the newspaper said. The network outage caused the sites to go down Monday. The server shut down as it was designed to do to thwart the hacking attempt but didn’t come…
Read MorePowell, No. 1 Jackson rise to the occasion, edge Escambia County for first trip to state tournament in 39 years
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Jackson’s Nasir Powell doesn’t have much to say but when he got a basketball in his hands and a mission in front of him Wednesday, he came through loud and clear. The 6-3 Powell grabbed a loose ball and dared challenge Escambia County’s 6-9 center Stephen Williams with…
Read MoreJackson girls’ late charge falls short against T.R. Miller
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Jackson fought back from a 12-point deficit, only to see its season end under a pile of bodies writhing and clawing for a loose ball beneath the goal. Despite the scrum and the possession arrow pointing to the Aggies, T.R. Miller was awarded the ball after calling a timeout…
Read MoreHillcrest clamps down late to beat Cottage Hill for berth in state tournament
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Hillcrest-Evergreen made sure the Scofield Kid was shooting blanks in the final minutes and slammed Cottage Hill Christian Academy’s toe in the door leading to the state tournament for the third straight season. The Jaguars held the Warriors’ leading scorer Clay Scofield to just two points from the…
Read MoreFreeman sparks Cottage Hill girls’ surge to state tournament
By JIMMY WIGFIELD MONTGOMERY — Cottage Hill Christian Academy’s girls team got into Dakota Territory Wednesday and took down the final roadblock on the way to Birmingham. Senior guard Dakota Freeman — whose return from an ankle injury is the epitome of the Warriors’ comeback season — scored 16 of her…
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