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Opposite goals for BRHS soccer

The Benjamin Russell soccer teams have went through three of their seven scheduled practice dates this summer.
Each team has a different goal for the summer, according to head coach Sammy Teel. The girls are looking for offense, and the boys are switching defenses.

Volunteer faithful hoping Kiffin can back up early trash talk in first season

I’ll say this for new Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin: He has made a name for himself.
Eight months ago, Kiffin was known for simply being the last in a long line of failed ex-Oakland Raider coaches. Now, despite being surrounded by names like Saban, Meyer and Spurrier, Kiffin is the talk of the SEC.
The problem is I am not real sure that his newfound popularity is a good thing.

Lady Wildcats counting on new help, conditioning

While the Benjamin Russell boys basketball team has been in the news much of the off-season with the hiring of new head coach Michael Goggans, now second-year head coach of the Lady Wildcats Ron Rowe and his team have been working out strong all summer.
BRHS won 15 games in Rowe’s first season, but was knocked out in the first round of the area tournament. This season, however, BRHS will have to replace several of its top producers from a year ago, including point guard Denisha Hutchins and power forward Denavia Harrison.

Today's Opinion

Help keep state's red dirt beautiful

One of the most recognizable features of Alabama is its red clay. For people who live in the central and southern part of the state, red dirt is a common characteristic of the landscape, just like pastures, cows and fences.

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Sports

Wilkerson off to Tuskegee

Dominique Wilkerson, the Dadeville Tigers’ star point guard from last season, has signed a letter of intent to play for the Tuskegee Golden Tigers next year. Wilkerson, who was an honorable mention ... Read story


Lifestyles

Marshall Street Church to light up city skies

Marshall Street Church will kick-off Fourth of July festivities early with their fifth annual Patriotic Celebration Friday. “This is something we started to bring something to the city and it has grown ... Read story








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