Somerville
Somerville, AL · Education
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Failed Marshall County Schools restructuring proposal draws scrutiny before leadership change
Proposal included new assistant superintendent positions and raises for current district leaders.
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PREP FOOTBALL: West Point loses late lead in 35-31 setback at Lawrence County
MOULTON, Ala. – West Point took a fourth-quarter lead Friday night, but Lawrence County answered late to defeat the Warriors 35-31 in Class 4A, Region 7 play. The Warriors led 31-27 during the final period before the Red Devils moved back in front to secure the victory. West Point opened the game by kicking off to Lawrence County, then stopped the Red Devils on fourth down to take possession. Titan Thornton helped move the Warriors downfield on their opening drive before quarterback Max Patterson scored on a run with 5:42 remaining in the first quarter. The teams exchanged punts before Lawrence County scored and moved ahead 8-7. Both offenses added to their totals as the game progressed. Julio Fuentes added a field goal for West Point, and the teams continued to trade scores in the second half. The Warriors scored their final touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but Lawrence County converted a fourth down before moving ahead for good. West Point fell to 0-9 overall and 0-6 in region play. Lawrence County improved to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the region. The Warriors host Deshler on Friday, Oct. 23, in their regular-season finale. Lawrence County travels to Hamilton that
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Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores from October 15
LACE UP SPORTS (WAKA) – Here are your high school football scores from October 15 from Action 8’s Lace Up Sports:
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PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Hokes Bluff in region play, 49-8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville fell to Hokes Bluff 49-8 Thursday night in Class 3A, Region 6 play at Ray Talley Stadium. The reported result leaves Hanceville at 0-8 overall and 0-6 in the region. Hokes Bluff moves to 4-4 overall and 4-2 in region play. The Eagles entered Thursday with consecutive victories over Holly Pond and Vinemont. Hokes Bluff defeated Holly Pond 37-12 on Oct. 2 before holding off Vinemont 29-28 on Oct. 9. Hanceville will host Oneonta on Friday, Oct. 23, in its final region game. The Bulldogs will then travel to Elkmont on Friday, Oct. 30, to close the regular season.
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Deshler to host Brooks in televised AHSAA Game of the Week, Week 8 preview
Kickoff of the Oct. 9 region game between the Deshler Tigers and Ardmore Tigers was pushed up by an hour due to the risk of players, coaches and fans from Tuscumbia having to drive back home from the Tennessee state line in Limestone County as the leading edge of Hurricane Isaias traveled up the state.
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Alabama A&M University pays tribute to founder with wreath-laying ceremony ahead of homecoming
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As Alabama A&M homecoming gets closer, university leaders are paying tribute to those who helped shape its foundation. The annual wreath-laying ceremony took place on Wednesday morning. It’s a tradition to remember the legacy of the founder, Dr. William Hooper Councill, who founded the university more...
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Madison adds sidewalks near schools to improve student safety
New sidewalks are being built near four Madison schools as part of a partnership between the city and Madison City Schools aimed at making it safer for students to walk or bike to class. Crews are working along Hughes Road between Lynwood and Oakland Trace near Discovery Middle School. The...
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Huntsville hairstylist offers homecoming discounts for college students
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As homecoming season brings added costs for students, from hair appointments to outfits, some local businesses are offering seasonal deals to help manage expenses. One Huntsville hairstylist is offering discounts called “Hottie Homecoming” as students look for ways to get ready without spending as much....
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Workers Pull 1965 Class Ring From Alabama Sewer — Then Discover Heartbreaking Story Behind It
It was quite a discovery. While clearing a sewer clog, several Alabama wastewater workers found something buried in the debris: an old class ring. Little did they know the piece of jewelry held a heartwarming story. Videos by Wide Open Country. The Ring Launched a Search. UPI reports that the...