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Alabama Christian softball falls to Plainview in the Class 3A softball state tournament
OXFORD — With the game scoreless through the first four innings, Plainview’s seventh inning heroics propelled it past Alabama Christian (15-19) 4-3 in the Class 3A first round of the AHSAA softball state championships. Jada Hampton’s two-run home run gave Plainview (34-9) its first lead of the game in the bottom of the fifth. Izzy Warrick got an RBI in the sixth inning for Alabama Christian’s first runs. ...
Rakim Lubin, Former UConn Basketball Star, Dies at 28
It’s a sad day for the University of Connecticut basketball fans. Former UConn men’s basketball player Rakim Lubin has died. The alum was just 28 years old too. Lubin played for the team during the 2014-15 season. Growing up in Gadsen, Alabama, he earned the nickname “Rock” thanks to both his size and intimidating figure. He used that to his advantage while on the court. It let him go far. He became a three-star recruit after graduating from Buford High School in Georgia. Lubin also earned all-region honors and first-team all-state. He earned Georgia Sportswriters 3A layer of the Year. Ultimately, Lubind decided to go to UConn over Auburn and Georgia Tech.
Twin siblings, 102, have Gadsden street dedicated in their honor
Two weeks after celebrating their 102nd birthdays, twins Lonzie Gray and Vernia Gray Ray were honored by the Gadsden City Council. The council on May 7 approved the honorary designation of Sunnyvale Drive, where the siblings live, as Ray-Gray Drive. The city will post signs to that effect. Council member...
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,...
Weather alert issued for dense fog in North Alabama Thursday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:09 a.m. for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across parts of the area with some visibilities reduced to 1/4...
Updated streetlights in the works for the city of Gadsden
GADSDEN, Ala. — You may see better lighting around some streets in Gadsden. According to a news release, the city of Gadsden and the Etowah County Commission announced a joint application for a federal grant to upgrade 50+ streetlights in the city. The city and county expect to get...
Vegetation will be key during Bassmaster Kayak Series event at Lake Guntersville
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX makes its return to legendary Lake Guntersville next week, and Bonafide Kayaks pro Jon Lessmann believes big bags are likely. “May is my favorite time to fish Guntersville,” the Alabama angler said. “The bass are still up...
How Alabama used restrictive deed covenants to ward off flood claims from Black residents
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. SHILOH COMMUNITY, Ala.—Their land is bound forever. The deeds of three homeowners—Pastor Timothy Williams, Aretha Wright and Page Jones—all living in the historically Black Shiloh community […] The post How Alabama used restrictive deed covenants to ward off flood claims from Black residents appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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....
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.
Westbrook Christian boys golf wins second straight Class 3A state title, four place in top 10
Westbrook Christian boys golf took home its second straight Class 3A state title on Tuesday, behind all four golfers placing inside the top 10. The tournament was shortened to 27 holes from the original 36 due to expected weather on Tuesday. Westbrook Christian took the title by 10 strokes over Northside Methodist with a team score of 308.
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