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Selma football star Cedrick Simmons switches commitment from Auburn to Alabama

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Selma football star Cedrick Simmons switches commitment from Auburn to Alabama

Cindy Fisher
Updated Jul 16, 2026

Cedrick Simmons, a Selma football standout, has switched his commitment from playing for Auburn to playing for Alabama.

Demopolis sports fields to get $1.6M in new lights; new softball coach hired

Updated Jul 15, 2026

The athletic fields at Demopolis High School will be getting $1.6 million in new lights in the next year.

Selma wide receiver Cedrick Simmons commits to play for Auburn

Updated Jul 15, 2026

Cedrick Simmons, a Selma football standout, has committed to play for Auburn University.

Selma now offering free tennis lessons

May 29, 2026

Free tennis lessons are now being offered in Selma starting on June 3.

Thomasville High School releases 2026 football schedule

May 21, 2026

Thomasville High School has released its schedule for the 2026 football season beginning in August.

Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club gives out $75K in scholarships to area seniors

May 5, 2026

Dallas and Wilcox County students were the focus Monday night as the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club awarded more than $75,000 in scholarships during its annual banquet.

Southside High bounces back from losing head football coach to Selma High by announcing new hire Tuesday

Updated May 27, 2026

A week after losing their longtime head football coach to rival Selma High, Southside High School announced on Tuesday a new coach has been named.

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Watch: Selma hires new football, basketball coach

Updated May 1, 2026

Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs. During a press conference on Monday, Selma Athletic director Reginald Glover announced a major recruiting coup: the hiring of crosstown rival Southside Hig…

Selma High recruits Southside, RC Hatch coaches to lead football, basketball teams

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Selma High recruits Southside, RC Hatch coaches to lead football, basketball teams

Updated May 7, 2026

Selma High School has grabbed two winning coaches from nearby Black Belt schools to head up the Saints football and basketball programs.

Todd Prater

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Behind the scenes: Jeremiah Wright celebrates in Selma selection to New Orleans Saints in NFL Draft Saturday

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Behind the scenes: Jeremiah Wright celebrates in Selma selection to New Orleans Saints in NFL Draft Saturday

Updated May 7, 2026

Does a butterfly flapping its wing in one place cause an effect on things in another? Can one singular movement in a network change the entire system? We may never know.

Angela Benjamin

Willie Maxey, students honored by Selma City Schools board

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Willie Maxey, students honored by Selma City Schools board

Apr 9, 2026

Former Selma High School (SHS) Coach Willie Maxey was recently honored alongside two student athletes by the Selma City Schools District on Tuesday.

Nathan Prewett

Morgan Academy girls tennis team wins AISA State Championship, sweeps girls doubles

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Morgan Academy girls tennis team wins AISA State Championship, sweeps girls doubles

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Morgan Academy’s girls tennis team won the AISA State Championship at the tournament in Montgomery on Tuesday.

Cindy Fisher

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Ribbon cutting held for Montgomery Biscuits Clubhouse

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Ribbon cutting held for Montgomery Biscuits Clubhouse

Apr 6, 2026

A ribbon cutting was held on Monday for the newly constructed Montgomery Biscuits Clubhouse at Dabos Park, formerly the Riverwalk Stadium.

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ASU men's basketball coach steps down after four years

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ASU men's basketball coach steps down after four years

Mar 31, 2026

Alabama State University (ASU) men's basketball coach Tony Madlock has stepped down after four years on the job.

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Willie Maxey inducted into AHSAA Hall of Fame, honored with video

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Willie Maxey inducted into AHSAA Hall of Fame, honored with video

Updated Mar 24, 2026

Selma High School basketball coach Willie Edward Maxey was recently honored with a video by the Alabama High School Athletics Association following his induction into their Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Dallas County Sheriff's Deputy cheers with Keith High cheerleaders, connects with teens

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Dallas County Sheriff's Deputy cheers with Keith High cheerleaders, connects with teens

Updated Mar 30, 2026

This story originally ran in the Keith Bear Nation News, a student-run newspaper at Keith High School in Dallas County.

Demopolis City Council gives $150K to school athletics

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Demopolis City Council gives $150K to school athletics

Feb 21, 2026

The Demopolis City Council unanimously voted to give $150,000 to the Demopolis City School athletic department.

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Growing Is the Purpose: Keeping Education First in High School Sports

Feb 18, 2026

High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.

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Growing Is the purpose: Keeping education first in high school sports

Feb 17, 2026

High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.

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MMI player named ACCC Player of the Week

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MMI player named ACCC Player of the Week

Feb 17, 2026

Player for the Marion Military Institute's (MMI) softball programed was named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division II Softball Player of the Week.

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Demopolis school board OKs $1.2M HVAC contract, discusses adding male cheerleaders at DHS

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Demopolis school board OKs $1.2M HVAC contract, discusses adding male cheerleaders at DHS

Updated Feb 16, 2026

Demopolis City School board on Monday approved a $1.2 million contract to replace multiple heating and air conditioning units at three schools.

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Watch: Dallas County's NFL Flag Football team enters second season

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Watch: Dallas County's NFL Flag Football team enters second season

Updated Feb 13, 2026

Dallas County’s youth sports scene is gaining momentum as the local NFL Flag Football league prepares for its second season.

NFL Flag Football league in Dallas County opens for second season, eyes regional tournament

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NFL Flag Football league in Dallas County opens for second season, eyes regional tournament

Feb 12, 2026

Dallas County’s youth sports scene is gaining momentum as the local NFL Flag Football league prepares for its second season.

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Schedule released for Selma Saints tennis season

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Schedule released for Selma Saints tennis season

Feb 3, 2026

The schedule for the Selma High School tennis team's 2026 season is available.

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WCCS player named ACCC women's division Basketball Player of the Week

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WCCS player named ACCC women's division Basketball Player of the Week

Feb 2, 2026

Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) player Lyrick Hails was recently named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week.

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