St. Paul’s Football Beats the August Heat as Season Kicks Off
St. Paul's Episcopal coach Ham Barnett says summer heat acclimation, earlier practices, water breaks and ice baths keep his players safe as the football season opens.
Finebaum’s Show Turns SEC Talk Into a Guide to South Alabama’s Political Fights
Paul Finebaum's show blended SEC football talk with South Alabama's political fights, touching on Lane Kiffin's Senate buzz, the Kennan ethics case, the Carl-Jones race and more.
Spanish Fort’s Sam Wilder Vows Consistency in Bounce-Back Season
Senior defensive end Sam Wilder is pushing Spanish Fort to focus on consistency and fundamentals as the Toros aim to rebound from a 4-6 season.
New AHSAA Format Ushers In a ‘Different’ Local Football Season
The 2026 high school football season opens with a new AHSAA public-private split, state title games in Mobile, eight new local coaches and top college prospects.
Grove Hill Police Report Cutting, Car Chase Around Preseason Game
Grove Hill police and other law officers handled a cutting, a car chase and other disturbances around the Aug. 14 Clarke County-Jackson preseason football game.
From UMS-Wright Running Back to South Alabama Safety: Blaylock Steps Up
Former UMS-Wright All-State running back Cole Blaylock has become a key safety for South Alabama, drawing praise from coach Major Applewhite ahead of the opener.
MCPSS Opens 2026-27 School Year With #BeTheReason Challenge, Football Kickoffs and AP Honors
Mobile County Public Schools kicked off the 2026-27 school year with Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill's #BeTheReason challenge, football season send-offs at Vigor High School, a Camp Kindergarten welcome at Gilliard…
High School Football Kicks Off Aug. 20-22 With Marquee Matchups Across South Alabama
South Alabama's high school football season kicks off Aug. 20-22 with a nationally televised game, the Battle of Prichard and other marquee matchups.
Northview High School Holds Annual ‘Meet the Chiefs’ Event
Northview High School held its annual 'Meet the Chiefs' event at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium, introducing the football team and cheerleaders ahead of the season.
Bayside Academy Headlines New Private Single-A Region as Preseason Preview Wraps Up
A preseason preview breaks down the new Private Single-A Region 1, led by defending champion Bayside Academy, Cottage Hill Christian and Mobile Christian.