Leroy
LATEST NEWS
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Southwest Alabama Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:38 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 a.m. for Monroe, Conecuh and Escambia counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:37 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Uriah,...
Alabama ‘American Idol’ star’s town readies for semifinal performance: ‘it’s bigger, because of him’
The town of McIntosh, Ala., about 40 miles north of Mobile, has rallied to support Triston Harper, 15, as he competes to make the top three on “American Idol,” airing on ABC. “We’re on pins and needles right now, hoping he’ll make the top three,” Mary Byrd, Harper’s...
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...
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.
Softball Game Preview: LeRoy Heads Out
LeRoy has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. LeRoy will head into Tuesday's game out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 6-0 to Tremont.
Monroeville man admits raising dogs for fighting; 38 dogs seized in raid
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Monroeville man pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges related to dogfighting, admitting that he raised and sold pit bulls. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office raided a property last summer and arrested Gecoby Penn. Federal prosecutors later picked up the case and charged him with 17 counts of knowing possession a dog for the purposes of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture.
Baseball Game Preview: LeRoy on Home-Turf
The LeRoy Panthers will be playing at home against the Watseka Warriors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. LeRoy is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak. Things were looking good for LeRoy after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 13-3 to Okaw Valley.
Softball Game Recap: Southern Choctaw Takes a Loss
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Southern Choctaw can now relate to. They lost 17-5 to the Millry Wildcats on Monday. The loss continues a trend for Southern Choctaw in their matchups with Millry: they've now lost eight in a row. For Millry's part,...
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...
Rebels rematch with Artion
This one will be a rematch for the ages. After Reeltown took a 2-1 series win over Washington County, the Rebels will host 2A defending state champion Ariton in the third round. Last year, in Reeltown’s first round matchup in the first season under head coach Matt Johnson, the Rebels...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.