May 24, 2012 RSS feed / Sports

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Andrews signs

Kyle Andrews, a senior offensive lineman from Jackson High School, signed with Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss. last week. He is pictured with his parents Bruce and Lori Andrews. More...

Bears runner-up in 2A

Six-run inning in game three of the finals too much for Bears to overcome
By Chris Sherman
SA Sports Writer

The Leroy Bears finished up as the runner-up in Class 2A as Mars Hill Bible proved to be too much for the fiesty Bears to overcome last week in Montgomery. The Bears finished the season 35-9 while Mars Hill ended up 42-6. Mars Hill 5, Bears 0 More...

Aggies make North-South All-Star football team

Four Jackson Aggies from last season’s squad were recently named to the North-South All Star football squads for the 16th annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week competition scheduled in Montgomery July 9-13, according to an announcement by Alvin B More...

Ramey is All-State

Jackson Academy’s Mason Ramey has been selected to the 2012 AISA All- star baseball team. The senior left-hander helped lead the Eagles to the 1A State Runner-up trophy this season as they finished 25 – 9 overall. More...

Assistance offered for ‘Boomers’ entering retirement

According to some sources, 10,000 people turn 65 each day in the United States. This is a result of the “Baby Boomer” generation beginning to age into eligibility for Medicare and Social Security benefits. More...

Playground equipment to be installed at Silver Creek Park

By Jim Cox
SA Publisher

The Clarke County Commission approved a low bid for playground equipment for the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ Silver Creek Park Tuesday. Giffen Recreation of Pelham was the low bidder at $21,769.10. More...

Lady Bears sweep regionals; fall short in state tournament

By Chris Sherman
SA Sports Writer

The Leroy Lady Bears just completed one of the best softball seasons we have seen in the area this weekend, finishing third in Class 2A State Tournament. Leroy finished the season with 43 wins and only 10 losses. State Tournament More...

Aggies defeat Vigor 28-12 to end spring

By Chris Sherman
SA Sports Writer

The Jackson Aggies concluded spring practice with a 28-12 victory over Vigor Thursday night at Legion Field in Jackson in the spring jamboree. More...

Morseth named winner of Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award

Jackson High School senior, Ben Morseth, has been named the 4A, Region 1 winner of the Bryant–Jordan Scholar Athlete award. Morseth was honored at a banquet and awards ceremony recently in Birmingham. More...

JHS swimmers recognized at awards program

Special to The South Alabamian

The Jackson High School swim team members were recently honored at a dinner and awards banquet celebrating the 2011 swim season. Each swimmer received a medal and recognition for their improvement throughout the season. More...

Summer Reading Program at White Smith Memorial Library begins May 29

By Shelia Hill
Special to The South Alabamian

The 2012 Summer Reading Program is scheduled to begin on May 29 at the White Smith Memorial Library, with the theme “Dream Big.” According to the director, Debra Grayson, the program will focus on several different character building trai More...