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Sports

Colle signings held at Northside High School

Northside holds signing for seven student-athletes

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Tony Reese
Seven Northside school athletes sign up to play sports at the next level.

Sports

Auburn gymnastics competes at an NCAA gymnastics meet on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas....

Auburn, Alabama gymnastics to compete in NCAA Gymnastics Regionals

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Zachary Card
Each round, the top two teams will advance to the next stage until a National Champion is crowned on April 15 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sports

Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze and others will take part in the Auburn Alumni...

Auburn coaches, AD to take part in annual AMBUSH engagement tour

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The coaches will make four stops as part of AMBUSH 2023, which provides a social meet and greet with Auburn alumni while raising scholarship funds for future generations of Auburn students.

Sports

For many high school senior athletes, playing at the next level has always been a dream.

Three Chattahoochee County Panthers sign to play at the college level

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:56 PM EDT
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By Tony Reese
Chattahoochee County recognized three different athletes as they looked to continue their careers at the next level.

Local

Loachapoka’s Taylah Murph signs with Coastal Alabama

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:56 PM EDT
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By Jonathon Hoppe and Zachary Card
CACC was Murph’s first offer that she received.

Sports

Special Tennis Games kicks off at Cooper Creek in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
It’s that fun time of the year again... the Special Tennis Games are back in Columbus.

Sports

No. 12 Auburn gymnastics team prepares for 2023 NCAA Regionals

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT
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By Carl Prather
The No. 12 Auburn gymnastics team is officially into the NCAA postseason and will be the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Gymnastics Los Angeles Regional held March 29-April 1.

Sports

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn’s Pro Day

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Newton, a free agent, led the Tigers to a national championship in 2011 and was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft later that year by the Carolina Panthers.

Sports

Chattahoochee Monsters coming to Golden Park this summer

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Jonathon Hoppe and Tony Reese
A second Sunbelt Baseball League team will play at Golden Park this summer.

Sports

Georgia Southern captures second-straight Schenkel Invitational title

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
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By Chad Maxwell
The Georgia Southern men’s golf team won their second consecutive Schenkel Invitational on Sunday at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro.
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National

March Madness: Top seeds fall in battle for Sweet 16 berths

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Fans of longtime play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz should soak up every moment: It’s his final NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Beauregard to face Selma in 2023 AHSAA Kickoff Classic

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Zachary Card
The game will be on Thursday, August 24 at 8/7c.

Sports

Alabama, Auburn preparing for second round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By Zachary Card
Alabama will face Maryland on Saturday at 9:40/8:40c, and Auburn plays Houston on Saturday at 7:10/6:10c.

Sports

Opelika to face Thompson in 2023 AHSAA Kickoff Classic

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The game will take place on Friday, August 25 at the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery.

National

Georgia’s Jalen Carter, top NFL prospect, gets 1-year probation, $1,000 fine

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Carter also must complete 50 hours of community service and a state-approved defensive driving course.

Sports

Alabama, Auburn set to begin NCAA Tournament in Birmingham

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Zachary Card
Both of those games take place in Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sports

March Madness top teams bring talent and, for some, baggage

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
For the Jayhawks, another high-expectations trip to March Madness is a rite of spring. For the Crimson Tide, well, this path to glory travels through some unfamiliar ground — the basketball court.

Sports

Josh Jacobson takes over football program at Chattahoochee County

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:08 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Jacobson spent last season as the offensive coordinator at Suwannee High School (FL).

Sports

Columbus native Ben Carr set to make Masters Tournament debut

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Carr qualified for the event by finishing as a finalist at the U.S. Amateur in August.

Sports

Kennesaw State’s NCAA Tournament run features Columbus High grad

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
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By Tony Reese
As the Kennesaw State Owls turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament, we take the time to spotlight one of the players with local ties.

Sports

Valley boys basketball caps perfect season with state championship

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe and Tony Reese
The Valley High School boys basketball team has reached perfection!

Sports

Ryan McKenzie named new Hardaway head football coach

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:48 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
McKenzie led Chattahoochee County to a 5-6 record last season in his first year at the helm.

Sports

LaGrange Academy wins GIAA class A girls basketball championship

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST
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By Zachary Card
LaGrange got their revenge against Fullington who beat the Warriors in the state semifinals last year.

Sports

Ellison sisters setting the standard for Columbus girls basketball

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Both Kelly and Kym have guided their teams to the final four.

Sports

Valley boys basketball closes in on perfect season

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
According to the AHSAA, only 10 teams have ever finished the season as undefeated state champions.

Sports

Central boys to play for program’s first ever state championship

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:03 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Central will play Hoover on Saturday at 6:45ET for a chance to win the program’s first ever state title.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wednesday, March 1st

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:14 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The Valley boys (AHSAA 5A) and Brookstone girls (GIAA AAAA) have advanced to state championship games!

News

911 calls appear to place former UGA defensive lineman at scene of deadly crash

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Georgia football player as a result of the ongoing investigation into the Jan. 15 fatal crash that killed a UGA staffer and fellow teammate.

Sports

Taylor County girls, Hardaway girls advance to GHSA semifinals

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 12:27 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Taylor County and Hardaway have advanced to the GHSA final four!

Sports

Reading with a champ: Super Bowl champ Malcolm Mitchell reads to Brookstone students

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:05 PM EST
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By Tony Reese
Former Georgia Bulldog and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell hosted an assembly for Brookstone students and even read and gave out copies of his children’s book, The Magician’s Hat on Monday morning.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Friday, February 25th

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The Carver and Hardaway girls basketball teams have advanced to the GHSA quarterfinals.

Sports

Shaw holds signing for three student-athletes

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:37 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Congrats to Elizabeth Clark, Croix Abrams and Morris Jackson!

Sports

Valley boys, Loachapoka girls advance to AHSAA semifinals

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:48 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Valley beat Central-Clay Count, 61-36, while Loachapoka beat A.L. Johnson, 56-55.

Sports

Central boys advance to AHSAA 7A semifinals

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Central will play Spain Park on March 2nd in Birmingham with a spot in the state championship game on the line.

Sports

Tim Hudson leading the way for Lee-Scott baseball

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Hudson’s son, Kade, is a senior third baseman for the Warriors.

Sports

Attorney representing UA basketball player Brandon Miller releases statement

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
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By WBRC Staff
The attorney representing University of Alabama basketball player, Brandon Miller, releases statement.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Tuesday, February 21st

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Highlights and scores from west Georgia and east Alabama.

Crime

Court evidence: Darius Miles texted UA basketball player Brandon Miller to bring him his gun

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
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By Bryan Henry and Josh Gauntt
New evidence produced in court indicates current UA basketball player Brandon Miller now appears to have been connected to the murder investigation of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.

Sports

River Dragons send defenseman Justin Schmit to Elmira

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:53 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Schmit, a fan favorite, was an “enforcer” for the team and was frequently penalized for fighting.

Sports

River Dragons make franchise history with sellout crowd on Military Appreciation Night

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 1:58 AM EST
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By Tony Reese
Despite dropping game one of a three-game series, the River Dragons bounced back against the Delaware Thunder with an explosive 9-0 victory on Saturday.

Sports

CSU Cougars look to close out series with the sweep

Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 1:26 AM EST
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By Tony Reese
The Cougars will look to finish out the series with a sweep on Sunday.

Sports

College signings at Pacelli and Glenwood

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:28 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Pacelli’s Jalen Turner has signed with Air Force and Glenwood’s JT Banks has signed with Lane College!

Sports

Bryant Garrison named new Smiths Station football coach

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:27 PM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The hire was approved at Tuesday night’s Lee County School meeting.

Top Story

Columbus River Dragons donate 1600 toys to Valley Rescue Mission after teddy bear toss

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:41 AM EST
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By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus River Dragons donated 1,600 toys to the Valley Rescue Mission after their ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ game in December.

Sports

Glenwood boys win AISA basketball title at the buzzer

Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 1:31 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Brandon McCraine hit the game-winning shot as time expired.

Sports

Valley boys move to 28-0, win area championship

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:49 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
The Rams have advanced to next week’s subregional round.

Sports

Columbus High holds baseball signing

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:33 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Columbus High’s Jake Courville and Nathyn Patrick have signed to play college baseball.

National

Move by Texas, Oklahoma from Big 12 to SEC bumped to 2024

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 9:11 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Texas and Oklahoma will leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in 2024, one year earlier than planned.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wednesday, February 8th

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:06 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Check out the highlights from the AISA semifinals and the AHSAA 2A-6 area tournament.

Sports

Smiths Station holds football signing for three Panthers

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
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By Jonathon Hoppe
Congrats to Ken Felder (Birmingham Southern), Jackson Greer (Lyon College) and Joshua Childs (Brevard College)!
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