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A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption
Under the bright lights of the Legacy Arena at the BJCC for the AHSAA’s biggest annual basketball showcase, the Final Four, the Clements Colts and Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats girls basketball teams started their Class 3A semifinal matchup in a stand-still. The post A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Lady Aggies dodge the Rams of Brewbaker Tech, advance to second round of AHSAA Class 5A soccer playoffs
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga varsity girls’ soccer team secured a commanding 4-1 victory over the Brewbaker Tech Lady Rams on Monday night, April 29, propelling them into the next round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. Goals from Mia Dennis, Bailey Malone, Isabella Kirkland, and Natalie Perez...
Panel discussion at Talladega College addresses how hate crimes can be prevented
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - On Thursday, April 25, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama, hosted a panel discussion about hate crime prevention at Talladega College. United Against Hate is a nationwide initiative to educate Americans about hate crimes. This was the third discussion the Northern District of...
Andalusia ends season, falls short to Oak Grove in round two
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Andalusia forced a third game but fell in extra innings at Oak Grove as the season ended in the second round of the 4A state baseball playoffs on Saturday, April 27. The Bulldogs close out the year with a final record of 16-12, while...
Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – White Plains’ boys, girls celebrate senior night with sweep of Talladega. Perez leads boys with two goals, and McKenzie scored four for girls White Plains’ soccer teams celebrated senior night with a sweep of Talladega, with the girls winning 5-4 and boys winning 4-0. The girls’ senior class includes Molly […] The post Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
[WATCH] Greater Coosa Valley Business of the Month, April 2024 – Pam’s Hair Heaven
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with KiX 100.3 and SylacaugaNews.com, are recognizing a local Business of the Month in the area. For the month of April, the Chamber chose Pam’s Hair Heaven. “We’re successful because we love the Lord and he’s blessed...
Sylacauga Board of Education implements administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Board of Education has greenlit a series of administrative changes aimed at enhancing support for educators and students, effective July 1 as the new 2024-25 school year begins. During an April board meeting, job descriptions were ratified for two new positions: a secondary program...
Saturday baseball roundup: Tallassee, Valley, Oak Grove among Game 3 winners
Valley scored three runs each in the second and third innings and eliminated No. 3-ranked St. Paul’s 8-3 on Saturday in Game 3 of their Class 5A second-rounds series. Bryson Monteith drove in two runs for the Rams (24-5). C.J. Chambley was 3-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. Jackson Sanders, Seth Hammock and Braylon Carter each had two hits.
Football coach Rush Propst wins games, draws controversy: A timeline
Rush Propst, a lightning rod for controversy and a hugely successful high school football coach, faced another possible bump in the road in his career Wednesday morning at a special called meeting of the Pell City Board of Education. An item on the agenda called for the non-renewal of Propst’s contract as head coach at Pell City High School.
Talladega College opens new pantry and resource center
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Tornado Market: Food Pantry and Resource Center. This new center has free food and basic necessities to help students while they’re attending college. This space is aimed at supporting the well-being of students by providing...
Rising Star: Deonte Smoot
Congratulations to this week’s Rising Star, Deonte Smoot!. Deonte is a senior at Winterboro High School with a 3.55 GPA. He is a member of National Beta Club, Varsity Football and Track, and a Peer Helper. In addition, he serves as an Upward Bound Ambassador helping the youth in the area. He always strives to go above and beyond in all he does.
[LISTEN] Coach Podo’s Positive Press – April 29, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s edition of Coach Podo’s Positive Press, where Coach Josh Podoris shares a good news story in our community and beyond. This week, Coach Podo and KiX Country’s David McCurley speak with Central Alabama Community College (CACC) head baseball coach Larry Thomas about recruiting local players, continuing into the postseason with the Trojans, and more.
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