Wallace State Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe hired by UAH
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College announces that women’s and men’s head basketball coach Allen Sharpe has accepted a position as head coach of the University of Alabama at Huntsville women’s basketball program.
Sharpe recently completed his ninth season in two stints as Wallace...
WSCC Men’s Golf battles back to take 2nd place in ACCC Region 22 Tournament
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22 championship to take second place in the tournament.
The Lions entered the day in sixth place when they hit the links...
Tiger Trail of Auburn inducts Class of 2024
Sidewalk plaques of Auburn greats Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis will soon grace downtown Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – A Fantastic Four representing three decades of Auburn Athletics excellence: Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis were inducted Saturday into the Tiger...
Auburn legend Mike Kolen passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76.
A 1985 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Kolen led Auburn in tackles in 16 of the 25 games he started from...
Cam Coleman, Towns McGough shine in Auburn A-Day scrimmage
AUBURN, Ala. – Hometown freshman Towns McGough kicked seven field goals and drilled a 58-yarder on the final play to give Auburn's offense a 28-27 A-Day victory in front of 33,526 to conclude spring practice Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"It's really a dream," said the...
Saturday Admission Workshops to be offered at Wallace State April 6, May 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking assistance with filling out their application for admission to the college. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m.- 2...
Wallace State 1st in state selected to participate in SME Workforce Pipeline Challenge
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to start a three-year project aimed at increasing the manufacturing workforce in the United States.
SME is a national nonprofit committed to...
Auburn early enrollees eager for A-Day: ‘An opportunity to learn’
AUBURN, Ala. – Between the weight room and training table, Auburn freshman receivers Cam Coleman and Bryce Cain are readying for the rigors of Southeastern Conference football.
The early enrollees see the return on investment of time spent at Auburn University's Wellness Kitchen and the Creel Family Player Development Lab each...
A-Day set for April 13
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2024 Alabama Golden Flake A-Day Game will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium and will include a full day of activities and experiences.
The A-Day Game will serve as the 15th and final practice of the...
Wild pitch leads Alabama to 4-3 win over South Carolina
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball clawed back from an early deficit for a 4-3 win over 10th-ranked South Carolina on Thursday evening at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. With the victory, the 15th-ranked Crimson Tide improves to 20-6 overall and 3-4 in Southeastern Conference play.
South Carolina gained the...
Season rewind: Bruce Pearl reviews Auburn’s SEC championship, NCAA exit
AUBURN, Ala. – Still feeling the sting from an NCAA Tournament defeat, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl credited his opponent, defended his players, praised the program's latest championship and looked ahead to next season during Thursday's season-reviewing media availability.
Pearl recounted the miscues that led to...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman serving as Culverhouse College of Business ambassador
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tucker Gambrill of Cullman is serving as an ambassador for The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business.
The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for the Culverhouse College of Business. Up to 20 members join...
Wallace State’s season ends with 63-58 loss to Indian Hills in round 2 of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in a hard-fought battle against Indian Hills Community College on Tuesday at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Hutchinson, Kan. The Lions lost...
Birmingham-Southern College announces closure; operations to cease on May 31, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/26/2024) Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations on May 31, 2024, following an 18-month effort to obtain bridge funding from a $30 million state loan program conceived and enacted to save the 168-year-old, nationally ranked liberal arts institution.
The College Board of Trustees voted...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after their first-round matchup Sunday, March 24, against No. 12 Lee College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last workout at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as a transfer from Oregon. On Friday, the defensive back quartet worked out on the Plains for the last time together...
Wallace State welcomes new members into English and Math Honor Societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College chapters of Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies recently inducted new members.
Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was established in 2007....
WSCC Women’s Golf finishes 2nd at home tournament; ranked 15th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite.
Held on their home course of Cross Creek Golf Course, the Lions finished at +96, only three strokes behind the Buccaneers at...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized as REACH chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.
Membership in PTK is extended by invitation only. For a student to be eligible, they must...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head coaches, including Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Nix rolled with Rebels from 2008-23.
That changed in January, when Freeze and Nix reunited on...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards announced this week for Division I. Postseason awards are voted on by ACCC coaches.
Williams, a...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday. The All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection is one of 10 semifinalists along with Adrian...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs Monday. The students rotated through the rooms of the Simulation Center in the School of Nursing...
WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady Lions finish runner-up
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College Conference championship since 2014. The Lions defeated the Wildcats 81-85 in overtime.
Leading the charge for Wallace State freshman guard and...
WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s team seeded No. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball Tournament to be held March 7-9 at the University of Alabama-Huntsville.
On Friday, March 8 at 12 p.m., the women will...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The teams were originally scheduled to play at 4 p.m. CT today at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The game will be made up...
WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to anyone who would like to learn more about how the facility can be utilized for individual and group training.
Pro Skills...
Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer finalizes coaching staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer finalized his coaching staff Friday with the hiring of tight ends coach Bryan Ellis, offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic and outside linebackers coach Christian Robinson.
"We were able to also secure three of the finest coaches in...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to check back with him after spring practice.
In his fourth SEC program as a defensive coordinator, Durkin builds his defenses around...
Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the School of Nursing and Center for Science.
Over 30 students were selected by their science teachers to attend the event. Wallace...
Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from across north Alabama. Held in Wallace State’s new, state-of-the-art welding facility, the event drew 151 students from approximately 31 schools,...
WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs and services provided by the college’s Center for Career and Workforce Development.
For people interested in learning a new career skill,...
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STEAM Camp 2024 at Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, Wallace State Community College is set to become a hub of innovation and learning with the return of the highly anticipated STEAM Camp. Designed for students entering grades three through eight in the 2024-2025...
No. 14 Auburn falls to No. 10 Virginia in Jax Classic championship
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No. 14 Auburn dropped a back-and-forth affair against No. 10 Virginia 6-4 Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the Jax College Baseball Classic at 121 Financial Ballpark.
The Tigers (6-1) led 2-1 through four innings, but Virginia (7-0) scored in each of...
‘Looking forward to the challenge’: No. 14 Auburn readies for Jax College Baseball Classic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of three top-20 teams in the four-team field, No. 14 Auburn is set to compete in the inaugural Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville, Florida, this weekend.
"It's a test. It's a measuring stick," head coach Butch Thompson said of the weekend. "I've asked...
WSCC, UAB welcome 9th cohort for joint enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than a dozen students from Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education’s Joint Enrollment program with the University of Alabama at Birmingham recently participated in the Lamp of Learning and White Coat Ceremony for Nursing. The ceremony marks the...
ESPN College GameDay visits The Plains for third straight season
BRISTOL, Conn. – For the fourth time in program history and third-straight season, ESPN's College GameDay covered by State Farm is coming to The Plains on Saturday, Feb. 17. The two-hour show, hosted by Rece Davis, along with analysts Jay Bilas, Jay Williams, Seth Greenberg and...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn this past season and previously worked on Freeze's staff at Liberty.
The completion of Auburn's defensive staff also includes various position...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023 season with the goal of breaking it.
Brown, as he’s done consistently since arriving at Auburn in 2016, exceeded even his...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The upcoming...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday. The preseason All-SEC First Team and John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award candidate averaged 15.5 points,...
Auburn legend, College Football Hall of Famer Terry Beasley passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Terry Beasley, a prolific pass catcher whose Auburn receiving records have lasted more than a half century, has passed away at the age of 73.
An All-American in 1970 and 1971, Beasley caught 141 career passes for 2,507 yards and 29 receiving touchdowns from...
Ashton Story of Hanceville part of UA cheer, dance teams that placed at nationals
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama all-girl and co-ed cheerleading teams each placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando Jan. 14. The dance team earned a spot in the D1 Jazz finals that same weekend in...
Alabama’s Nick Dunlap wins PGA Tour Event, The American Express
LA QUINTA, Calif. – University of Alabama sophomore men's golfer Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991 when he claimed The American Express on Sunday evening. Dunlap won the event by one stroke over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, finishing the 72-hole tournament...
Wallace State hosts VEX IQ robotics competitions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — On Saturday, Jan. 13, Wallace State Community College welcomed 46 teams to campus for VEX IQ robotics competitions for elementary and middle school students.
Competitions were held in the Wellness Center practice gym, with hundreds of participants and spectators in attendance.
“We have...
Auburn names Derrick Nix Offensive Coordinator, Kent Austin Quarterbacks Coach
Auburn, Alabama—Derrick Nix has been named offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Wednesday. A native of Attalla, Alabama, Nix has spent the previous 16 years at Ole Miss, 12 as running backs coach and the last four as...
Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at Wallace State Community College to earn scholarship money for their education.
The college’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will host scholarship...
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Kendall Rooks awarded degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
Christine Beaudry
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Kendall Rooks of South Vinemont graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida on Dec. 15, 2023.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first...
More than 800 earn places on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates 837 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for...
Charles Kelly named co-Defensive Coordinator at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Charles Kelly, a veteran defensive coach and former Auburn football player, has been named co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly played at Auburn from 1986-89 under legendary coach Pat Dye and returned...
WSCC: Alumna Morelia Tinajero advocates for Alabama’s Hispanic community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Morelia Tinajero has devoted her life to helping immigrants call Alabama home. She works at the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (HICA) as a Department of Justice accredited immigration case manager and serves as the instructor for both civics and English...
University of North Alabama wins MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The University of North Alabama duo of Dylan Nutt and Carter Nutt, both sophomores from Nashville, Tennessee, won the MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI event on the Harris Chain of Lakes with a five-bass limit weighing 21 pounds,...
Alabama defeats Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon in SEC Opener
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Alabama men's basketball team began SEC play with a 78-75 win on the road against Vanderbilt Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. The Crimson Tide (9-5, 1-0 SEC) were led by Mark Sears scoring a game-high 21 points.
Alabama's backcourt excelled on offense as Rylan Griffen (16...
No. 25 Auburn makes history at Arkansas with 83-51 win in SEC opener
FAYTTEVILLE, ARK. – Known as one of the more hostile environments in the SEC, Bud Walton Arena was quiet for most of the day Saturday as No. 25 Auburn throttled Arkansas 83-51 on the road to secure a win in the SEC opener.
Auburn's 32-point win...
Auburn Made: Week 17 NFL Rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in the NFL.
That and more in this week's Auburn Made NFL rundown.
BEST OF WEEK 17
Roger McCreary, CB, Tennessee Titans
McCreary continued his...
Auburn Made: Week 16 NFL rundown
From a game-winning field goal to a career-long touchdown grab, it was a Christmas weekend to remember for some of Auburn's former players in the NFL.
See who all shined in this week's Auburn Made NFL rundown.
BEST OF WEEK 16
Derrick Brown, DT, Carolina Panthers
Brown once...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday morning.
Downs was one of five finalists for this year's award and was joined by Rueben Bain (Miami (Fla.)), Kevin...
Pearl on the Plains: BP reflects on ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ at Auburn
Bruce Pearl looks back on 10 years of winning on and off the court at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – When the Tigers tipped off the 2023-24 season vs. Baylor Nov. 7, Auburn officially became the longest stop in Bruce Pearl’s illustrious coaching career.
“You can say...
2 Tigers hit 1,000 to lead Auburn in 82-62 win over Alabama State
AUBURN, Ala. – K.D. Johnson and Jaylin Williams both reached the 1,000-point milestone, and Auburn made it 50 straight non-conference home wins under head coach Bruce Pearl with an 82-62 victory over Alabama State on Friday night.
Johnson was first to hit 1,000 career points....
Freeze Warning: Auburn lands top 10 class on NSD24
AUBURN, Ala. – Exceeding his goal of signing a top 10 class in his first full recruiting season, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze thanked the student-athletes who believed in his vision, and the coaches and staff who helped make it happen.
"So many people pitch in,"...
TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl
TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun Belt program to play a Power Five opponent in a bowl game. Troy is set to square off against Duke...
‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks ground on new turf fields
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman High School’s Soccer Field Tuesday to celebrate the first steps of a project they’re all excited to see get underway....
Auburn to play Maryland in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will play the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference in the 26th edition of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl this December 30 at 1 p.m. CST, bowl officials announced.The highly anticipated matchup will take place inside Nissan Stadium in downtown...
Troy repeats as Sun Belt champions
TROY, Ala. – Just when you thought he couldn't do anymore, Kimani Vidal rushed for a Troy-record five touchdowns to lead the Trojans to their eighth Sun Belt Conference title with a 49-23 victory over App State on Saturday at The Vet in the Hercules Tires Sun...
Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The contest is slated to kick off at 4...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country wrap up seasons at NJCAA national championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s and Volleyball Cross Country Cross Country teams each ended their seasons with a lot to be proud of as the volleyball team advanced in the national tournament further than they ever have before and runners on both the men’s...
Troy runs win streak to 9, will host SBC Championship Game
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Troy locked up its second straight 10-win regular season Saturday with a 35-17 victory at Southern Miss in Sun Belt action at M.M. Roberts Stadium. With the victory, Troy will host the 2023 Hercules Tires Sun Belt Championship Game for a second...
The Kick Six, 10 years later: ‘A great moment for Auburn’
AUBURN, Ala. – Chris Davis was convinced the 2013 Iron Bowl was headed to overtime, even as he stood near the back of the end zone one second away from making history.
“I knew he was going to miss the kick, but I thought it...
Auburn to host SEC Nation Presented by Regions for Iron Bowl
SEC Network's weekly, traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation Presented by Regions, closes out the regular season with an Iron Bowl battle, as No. 8 Alabama takes on Auburn in the 88th meeting of the Tide/Tigers tussle. The show will be live from the Wellness...
Alabama coaching staff selects 7 Players of the Week following Chattanooga win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named seven players of the week to eight spots following the Crimson Tide’s 66-10 win against Chattanooga last Saturday. Malik Benson and Robbie Ouzts on offense; Jihaad Campbell, Caleb Downs, Trezmen Marshall and Dallas Turner on defense; and...
Troy runs win streak to 8, downs Louisiana on Senior Day
TROY, Ala. –Jabre Barber threw a 20-yard pass and pulled down the touchdown reception on Troy's game-winning drive in its 31-24 victory over Louisiana on Senior Day at The Vet in Sun Belt Conference action.The win puts Troy (9-2, 6-1 SBC) in prime position to...
Cullman’s Lacey Johnson crowned 2024 Miss UAB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham is senior Lacey Johnson, of Cullman.
Nine students competed for the title in the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition on Nov. 12, in UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. The competition, presented by Student Involvement and Leadership,...
Auburn’s Jalen McLeod, Keionte Scott earn SEC player of the week honors
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn's Jalen McLeod has been named Southeastern Conference defensive player of the week while Tiger teammate Keionte Scott earned weekly honors for special teams, the SEC announced Monday.
In Auburn's 48-10 win Saturday at Arkansas, McLeod, a junior jack linebacker, became the first Tiger to record three sacks...
Alabama coaching staff selects 10 Players of the Week following Kentucky win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 10 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 49-21 win at Kentucky last Saturday. Malik Benson, Isaiah Bond, Jalen Hale, Kendrick Law and Kobe Prentice on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell and Jaheim Oatis on defense; and James Burnip and Jam Miller on special teams were all selected for their efforts...
WSCC Dental Hygiene students showcase clinical research presentations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program recently showcased their clinical research presentations in the Bailey Center Auditorium. After months of preparation and research, the students were able to display their hard work to an audience of peers...
Newcomers lead Auburn to 102-66 exhibition win over AUM
AUBURN, Ala. – With a trio of first-year Tigers combining for 47 points, Auburn tuned up for its season opener by defeating Auburn-Montgomery 102-66 Wednesday in an exhibition at Neville Arena.
Denver Jones made four 3-pointers and led Auburn with 18 points, Chad Baker-Mazara went 9-for-9 from the free-throw...
Wallace State Volleyball competing for ACCC Championship this weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball will compete for a 14th conference title in 15 seasons and 24th overall in the Alabama Community College Conference/National Junior College Gulf South District Tournament this weekend in Mobile.
Standing in first place in the North Division, the Lions’ first...
Wallace State Cross Country teams win repeat conference championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams each won their sixth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference championships Friday at John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville.
The men had seven runners in the top 10, finishing 23 points ahead of...
Auburn’s Gunner Britton, Connor Lew earn SEC weekly honors
AUBURN, Ala. – For the second time this season, Auburn's Gunner Britton has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week while fellow O-lineman Connor Lew earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors, the SEC announced Monday.
In Auburn's 27-13 win over Mississippi State Saturday, Britton and Lew helped the...
Alabama claims Steelwood collegiate team championship
LOXLEY, Ala. – For the second time in as many tournaments, the Alabama men's golf team will come away with the team trophy. After winning the Hamptons Intercollegiate to begin the month of October, the Crimson Tide closed the fall season Sunday afternoon by capturing...
Wallace State Theatre making Shakespeare sing
Carley Cofield, left, Jairus Williams and Yvonne Wakaimba practice choreography for the Wallace State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest,” which combines modern music with classic literature. “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest” will be shown Nov. 3-5 in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre...
WSCC Alumni accepting reservations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” performance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is accepting reservations for a planned trip to Huntsville to see Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
The group will attend a matinee showing on Feb. 17 at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville.
Best...
Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase McClellan and Jaeden Roberts on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell, Justin Eboigbe and Deontae Lawson on defense; and Jam Miller and Will Reichard on special teams were all named for their efforts against...
UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
UAB (2-6, 1-3 AAC) put up 381 yards of total offense, but only managed 49 after time. Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC)...
1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season
AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite the Tigers coming off consecutive non-winning seasons while their in-state rival had just won the national championship.
“I wanted to be...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country move up in polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball has moved up to first place in the North division of the Alabama Community College Conference rankings and up to 14 in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll.
The Lions have a 31-3 overall record for...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 7th grade downs Hartselle 12-0 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, cap perfect season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After wrapping up an undefeated regular season against Arab last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host this year’s Tennessee Valley League seventh grade championship game and the ‘Cats took down Hartselle 12-0 to claim the league title...
Fairview’s Guyton named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners, as Davonta Jackson and Elijah Guyton were recognized. Jackson was tabbed the GSC Defensive Player of the Week, while Guyton was announced as the Special...
Alabama coaching staff selects 6 Players of the Week following Arkansas win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 6 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win against Arkansas last Saturday. JC Latham, Amari Niblack and Kobe Prentice on offense; Justin Eboigbe on defense; and James Burnip and Quandarrius Robinson on special teams were all selected for their efforts against the Razorbacks.
OFFENSE
JC Latham
Anchored an...
Brown Jr. and Zeno lead UAB football past South Florida, 56-35
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Running back Jermaine Brown Jr. and quarterback Jacob Zeno each accounted for four touchdowns as the UAB football team routed South Florida 56-35 for its first AAC victory on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
Brown Jr. tallied his ninth career 100-yard rushing...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss UA title Oct. 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Sixteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA competition is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama in the Miss America organization.
This...
Crimson Tide in the NFL Spotlight: Week 3
Former Alabama players make an impact in Week 3 of NFL season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The National Football League concluded Week 3 of the regular season Monday evening. Below is a look at how former Alabama players performed on the gridiron last week.
Tua Tagovailoa was efficient...
Bailey Keef named to Mississippi College Volleyball Team
CLINTON, MS (09/21/2023)-- Bailey Keef of Good Hope, has been named to the 2023 Mississippi College Volleyball Team.
Mississippi College congratulates the student athletes who were named to the Choctaws Volleyball team for the 2023 season. The Choctaws are led by sixth-year head coach, Shawna...
WSCC Cross Country teams ranked 7th in national preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both are ranked No. 7 nationally in the 2023 NJCAA DII preseason polls by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association coaches poll.
The women’s team finished fifth in...
St. Bernard’s Burrows named to UA Early College summer 2023 Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 385 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director's List with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.
The Director's List recognizes students enrolled in classes through...
9 area students earn degrees from University of Alabama
President’s, Dean’s Lists announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Some 1,257 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in August.
Area students who graduated include:
Michael Chandler of Vinemont received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business AdministrationNatalie Conlon of Crane...
Cullman’s Kayden Cleckler joins Troy University ‘Sound of the South’ marching band
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is proud to recognize new members of the "Sound of the South" marching band who joined during the fall 2023 semester.
Local students who joined the Sound of the South:
Kayden Cleckler of Cullman
About Troy University
Troy University is a public,...
Spring trip to Washington, D.C., planned with WSCC Alumni Association
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Springtime is a wonderful time to visit Washington, D.C., and the Wallace State Alumni Association is planning a trip for early April 2024. The six-night, seven-day journey is jam packed with visits to many of the favorite tourist destinations in and...
Zeno sets school record in UAB’s 35-6 win over North Carolina A&T
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Quarterback Jacob Zeno set a school record with 38 pass completions to lead the UAB football team past North Carolina A&T 35-6 on Thursday night at Protective Stadium.
Zeno was 38-of-41 overall for 291 yards and three touchdowns. He surpassed the previous record...
3 local Troy University students study abroad during 2022-23 school year
TROY, Ala. - More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on five continents in nearly 20 different countries to earn academic credit as well gain international awareness.
Local students who studied abroad...
