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Alexander City native Freddie Brooks had a love for basketball few can match. Although he did not touch the court, he still made an impact at Benjamin Russell and Faulkner University. 

The NFL has been one of my favorite professional sports leagues since initially getting into the game of Football. I’ll admit, I was a late bloomer in comparison to some of my friends growing …

Since the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced its 2026-2028 reclassification for fall sports, football teams across the state are beginning to announce their schedules for the u…

We are at the part of the sports calendar I might dread more than most: the near end of football. High school football is over, college football is over and all that remains for the NFL is the…

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My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born February 7, 1956. I hope his legislative colleagues and friends wish him a Happy Birthday. He truly is a good man.

Beverly Newman Dietz, age 77, of Niceville, Florida, passed away on January 30, 2026. She wa…