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Monroe County game warden and deputy use personal boat to rescue swimmers
BIGBEE, Miss. (WTVA) — Two Monroe County law enforcement officers are being praised for their quick action in rescuing seven individuals from a rain-swollen creek. The rescue happened on Saturday in Town Creek in Bigbee where the group became stranded on a sandbar in the middle of the creek. The water rose too quickly for them to swim back to the shore.
Two Black Towns In The Shadow Of Environmental Racism Fight Back Against Chemical Companies
Africatown and McIntosh are two predominantly Black communities located in Alabama's "chemical corridor," a 60-mile stretch of land. Africatown and McIntosh, two predominantly Black communities located in Alabama’s 60-mile stretch known as the “chemical corridor,” are living in the shadow of the state’s booming chemical industry.
Public Notices 05-23-24
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2017, Marshall Randall Doherty and wife, Monica N. Doherty, executed a Land Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the. benefit of First State Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded July 7,. 2017, in the Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 201702177in...
Alabama parade, concert will celebrate ‘American Idol’ star Triston Harper
The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians and the town of McIntosh will celebrate “American Idol” contender Triston Harper with upcoming events that are free and open to the public. Harper, a 15-year-old tribal member from McIntosh, made it all the way to the Top 5 of “Idol’s” 2024...
Clarke and Washington counties under a flood warning Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday valid from Sunday 6 p.m. until Monday 9 a.m. for Clarke and Washington counties. The weather service comments, "Minor flooding is forecast for Tombigbee River near Leroy." "At 24.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands begins....
Local top 5 American Idol contestant having homecoming events
MCINTOSH, Ala. (WKRG) — Triston Harper, a 15-year-old MOWA Choctaw Indian from McIntosh who gained popularity after starring on the national singing competition American Idol, is coming back to his hometown and will be hosting multiple homecoming events. Triston made it through to the top five before being eliminated on Disney Night along with Loretta […]
Leroy wins walk-off thriller to make championship round
OXFORD, Ala. — Pressed to the wall once again, Leroy calmly wriggled out of calamity Wednesday and made the cherished walk from the outside softball fields of Choccolocco Park to the Signature Stadium to play for a state softball championship. After seeing a 3-0 lead evaporate, Brookelyn Keith’s two-out,...
Tabitha Baggett retires as Leroy’s coach after Bears fall in finals
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 person who made it all possible is fighting for her life while showing her players how to “B Strong,” as their uniforms proclaimed.
Early morning shooting under investigation in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - An early morning shooting at a club in Waynesboro is under investigation. According to the Waynesboro Police Department, the shooting incident happened Sunday around 1:45 a.m. at the Cornfield Club. Police have reported injuries caused by gunfire and other injuries. Multiple people went to the hospital.
Olivia Treece, No. 1 Skyline shut down Leroy in Class 1A championship game
There are times that a special relationship exists between a catcher and a pitcher. Skyline’s Jayla Ross and Olivia Treece are a shining example of what chemistry and friendship can produce on the playing field. “She’s my best friend,” Treece said of Ross. “On the field, off the field,...
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Leroy softball off to good start at state and Baggett likes Bears’ chances despite first loss
OXFORD, Ala. — Leroy has a history of falling into the frying pan right away in the state softball tournament but on Tuesday the No. 3-ranked Bears whacked Hackleburg upside the head with it, hot grease and all, and might be poised to make some new history. Mariah Barnes...
Baseball Recap: St. Stephens' loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
St. Stephens and East Rowan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but St. Stephens had to settle for second. They lost 9-3 to the East Rowan Mustangs. St. Stephens' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For East Rowan's part, the team relied heavily on Harrison...
Softball Game Recap: Leroy Find Success
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Leroy had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They skirted past the Hackleburg Panthers 4-3. The win was nothing new for Leroy as they're now sitting on three straight. For Hackleburg's part, Ellie Nichols was cooking...
Baseball Recap: Hoopeston has no trouble against LeRoy
In what's become a running theme this season, Hoopeston gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the LeRoy Panthers with a sharp 17-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hoopeston considering their one-run performance the match before. Ethan Steiner...
Trial in chlorine leak lawsuit filed by over 100 McIntosh residents delayed
A trial in a lawsuit filed by more than 100 residents of McIntosh against Olin Corporation, a chlorine manufacturer with a plant in the town, will be delayed until next year. “There’s wrongdoing going on, and it’s been going on, and we’re trying to stop it,” said Joseph “Mac” McCorquodale, an attorney with McCorquodale Law Firm in Jackson and one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
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