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Born 90 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Nashville Sound Architect Behind Hits by Tammy Wynette, George Jones, and Charlie Rich

On this day (November 5) in 1936, Billy Sherrill was born in Phil Campbell, Alabama. He was one of the handful of producers who helped create the Nashville Sound–a blend of pop and country that dominated the charts and airwaves in the 1960s. Notably, he worked closely with Tammy Wynette throughout her career. He also produced major hits for Charlie Rich. Sherrill also convinced George Jones to record “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” which became one of the greatest country songs of all time.

Nashville, TN · 2d

WHNT News 19

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Former Colbert County fire chief arrested on financial misconduct charges

The Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office has announced the former chief of the Barton Volunteer Fire Department has been arrested.

Colbert County, AL · 1d

High School On SI

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Alexandria vs. Hamilton: Alabama High School Football Playoff Preview, Prediction

Alexandria vs. Hamilton football playoff preview: key players, matchup analysis and a score prediction for the Alabama Class 4A first-round game.

Hamilton, AL · 1d

WHNT News 19

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Man found guilty of killing Sheffield police officers appealing conviction

A Colbert County man sentenced to death for the killing of a Sheffield police officer is appealing his death sentence.

Sheffield, AL · 2d

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Alabama sees another ‘Red Wave’ as Republicans sweep all statewide offices, albeit by narrower margins than recent elections

It wasn’t by the margin seen in recent elections, but Republicans won every statewide office Tuesday as well as retaining a supermajority in the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. In Franklin County, Tuesday brought improved voter turnout with more than 8,000 of the county’s 19,764 registered voters for...

Alabama · 2d

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Community Spirit Bank welcomes Leigha Morgan to team

Community Spirit Bank is pleased to welcome Leigha Morgan to our team as Assistant Vice President and Senior Compliance/BSA Specialist at our Red Bay main office. A Franklin County native, Leigha brings more than 20 years of banking experience and a broad understanding of the processes that support dependable, personal service.

Franklin County, AL · 1d

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Colbert County school system opposes teacher’s request to delay termination hearing

COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Colbert County school system is fighting a request from Colbert Heights teacher Eli Fuller to delay his termination hearing. Fuller is accused of child sex crimes. Fuller argues that testifying at a termination hearing could hurt him in his criminal case. The board says...

Colbert County, AL · 2d

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Three Russellville volleyball players accept showcase invitations

Following a solid 2026 campaign, three Russellville High School varsity volleyball student-athletes—Bella Malone, Bri McCulloch, and Blevyn Sappington—earned and accepted invitations to the upcoming 6th Annual Central Alabama Standouts Volleyball Showcase, hosted at Talladega College, on Saturday, November 14. The trio of juniors will be representing the Lady...

Russellville, AL · 2d