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Pianist River Eckert, 14, brings taste of New Orleans to Gadsden
There'll be a taste of New Orleans in Gadsden on May 31 when the Hardin Center hosts a concert by pianist and singer River Eckert. The concert, part of the Cultural Arts Presents series, is set for 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation. Eckert is only 14,...
Corner Baseball, Jasper Softball win state titles
The parade of champions continues in Oxford and Jacksonville. The Corner Yellow Jackets claimed their first ever state title Thursday night, beating ACA 13-0 to claim the 4A crown.. UAB signee Brendan Conner pitched a complete-game, two-hitter. He also was 4-for-5 at the plate with four RBIs and two triples.
Pisgah softball extracts revenge, advances in AHSAA state tournament with win vs. Pleasant Valley
OXFORD — Pisgah softball extracted revenge on Pleasant Valley and extended its season in one game. The Eagles earned a 9-1 win over the Raiders on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. Pisgah will now face the winner of Zion Chapel and Hatton at 9 a.m. Friday on Field 1. The Raiders beat the Eagles in the East Regional final last week to earn the no. 1 qualifier spot.
Hillcrest rallies to win the 2024 Class 6A state title with 7-6 win over Hartselle
Hartselle High School struck early and often to pull out a 10-3 victory over Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa in Game 2 of the Class 6A State Baseball Championships Jim Case Stadium/Rudy Abbott Field on the campus of Jacksonville State University Friday morning. The Tigers’ victory forced Game 3 in the best two-of-three championship...
Steve Stewart's 'Rebelicious' again takes readers back to the 1970s
Gadsden author Steve Stewart is back with the fourth installment of “The Free Bird Files,” and nearly seven weeks after its release, the reviews for “Rebelicious” have been positive. “I don't agree, my favorite is 'Call Me the Breeze,' " Stewart said, referring to Volume 1....
Search underway for missing man in Etowah County
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A missing person search is underway for a missing man in Etowah County. Etowah County 911 said 56-year-old Richard Allen Cushing's last believed location was pinged in the area of Coosa Landing Boat Ramp in Gadsden. Cushing is described as 6' in height with...
Local softball and baseball teams wrap up AHSAA tournament play
Ala. (WALA) - The AHSAA softball and baseball tournaments continued today in Oxford and Jacksonville. 5A and 1A teams taking the field. First it was Gulf Shores Softball. The Dolphins won early in the day against Jasper 5 to 4 and then lost 11 to 3 against Alexandria which put them up against Rehobeth in the elimination round.
Up For a Repeat?
Oxford, AL – Alexandria reaches winners’ bracket final, but nemesis Moody breaks free with a five-run sixth inning to advance to state 5A finals. Valley Cubs must win three games in a day for the second week in a row to take state. By Joe Medley Alexandria’s softball team won three games in a day […] The post Up For a Repeat? appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
CHECK THIS OUT: Police save snapping turtle found on the road
GADSDEN, Ala. — A pair of officers from the Gadsden Police Department did not expect to come across a friend in need while working the nightshift Thursday. While most people were sleeping, Officer Zane Pruitt and Sgt. James Grimes were out on duty and were able to rescue 'Franklin', a turtle whom they found sitting on Rainbow Drive.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency say a single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Hayden, Alabama man. On Friday, May 17, at 9:25 p.m., officials say 46-year-old Steven P. Davis was fatally injured when his vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and struck a guardrail on Alabama 160 near Mile Marker 16.
Truck driver found dead at Crossroads Mall in Albertville
MARSHALL CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The Marshall County Coroner has confirmed that a truck driver was found dead in his semi-truck on Monday in Albertville. The truck was found at the Crossroads Mall after Albertville Police was contacted by company officials who were unable to make contact wit the driver.
Suspicious death investigation underway in Gadsden
The Gadsden Police Department it is investigating a suspicious death Thursday afternoon. The police department said the incident happened at Forrest Ave and S Burns St. People are asked to stay clear of the area while the investigation continues. This story is developing. Updates will be added when they become...
See updates from Friday AHSAA softball state championship tournament
The final day of AHSAA softball state championship tournament play includes a site change and modified schedule for Class 3A and Class 2A with the only eight teams left. Because of expected inclement weather, both classes will now begin play at 9 a.m. with Class 2A action at Jacksonville State’s Jana McGinnis Field while all Class 3A games will be played at Signature Stadium at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park.
Westbrook Christian baseball's Brady and Cam Carden achieve dream in state title series
JACKSONVILLE — While it didn't end the way that Westbrook Christian baseball wanted, the run to the state finals was special for two members of its team. For the first time since 10U rec league ball, brothers Cam and Brady Carden played a full season together. Brady was called up from junior varsity last year for the playoffs as Cam was in the midst of an all-state season at the plate. Even after falling in both games...
Alexandria has done it again!
It started Monday and ended last night. Alexandria won game one behind a complete game performance from MVP Andrew Allen. He pitched seven innings only giving up three hits and one earned run. He had eleven strikeouts while issuing three walks… https://youtu.be/9EQ_0AnZMuE The post Alexandria has done it again! appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Flood dangers rise as storms dump more rain on Alabama
A wet weather pattern is expected to dump several inches of rain over Alabama through Tuesday, which could cause widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is forecasting 1 to 1-and-a-half inches for Tuscaloosa and Gadsden, 2 to 4 inches for the Montgomery area and 3 to 5 inches for a large portion of Southwest Alabama from Camden south and west.
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