USDA expands access to credit
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will improve farm loans by expanding eligibility and increasing lending limits to help more beginning and family farmers. As part of this effort, USDA is raising the borrowing limit for the microloan program from $35,000 to $50,000; simplify the lending processes; updating required “farming experience” to
Safeway wins waste disposal award
The Glencoe Award Program selected Safeway Industrial Service LLC for the 2014 Best of Glencoe Award in the Hazardous Waste Disposal category. Safeway held a ribbon cutting on Monday, Oct. 6 for its new universal management waste program. The program allows people to safely dispose of unsafe waste many businesses don’t realize are unsafe. The biggest example is fluorescent lights,
Lay Dam has rich history
By Bill Tharpe
At the end of the 19th century, Alabama was an agricultural state. Houses were lit by candles, kerosene or gas lamps and many folks went to bed when it got dark. A few industries and towns had dynamos that provided street lighting and limited electricity. Montgomery and Birmingham had electric streetcars. But a few Alabama dreamers had a
In & around SEC football
Alabama Week 6 Review
Alabama lost its first game of the season last weekend against Ole Miss in Oxford. Despite leading 14-3 at halftime, the Crimson Tide lost 23-17. The Rebels took advantage of two missed field goals by Alabama kicker Adam Griffith, and quarterback Blake Sims was intercepted on the Tide’s final possession. Sims was outplayed by Ole
Gaston, West End to meet for 37th time
West End (1-5, 0-4) at Gaston (3-3, 1-2)
Last week: Fyffe 56, Gaston 8; Ider 59, West End 26
Last meeting: Gaston 40, West End 24 (2013)
Series record: West End leads 23-13-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Gaston High is at the make or break point of its season.
With three Class 2A, Region 7 games left, the Bulldogs must win at
Titans on cusp of region title
James Clemens (5-1, 3-1) at Gadsden City (6-1, 4-0)
Last week: Gadsden City 35, Huntsville 14; James Clemens 56, Grissom 18
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Barring an upset down the road, this game should be for the Class 7A, Region 4 championship.
A Jets victory would create a three-way tie between them, Gadsden City and Bob Jones, with two
Panthers can sew up playoff berth
Lee-Huntsville (1-5, 0-3) at Southside (4-2, 3-0)
Last week’s scores: Southside 31, Albertville 17; Fort Payne 28, Lee 7
Last meeting: Lee 20, Southside (2007)
Series record: Tied at 1-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After last week’s win, Southside High is “probably” in the playoffs. But coach Ron Daugherty knows that a victory this week certainly clinches a berth.
“That’s what we’re
Blue Devils hope to extend Butler streak
Etowah (3-3, 3-1) at Butler (0-6, 0-4)
Last week: Guntersville 7, Etowah 6; Randolph 65, Butler 34
Last meeting: Butler 21, Etowah 14 (2007)
Series record: Etowah leads 5-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Coming off a Class 5A, Region 7 tough loss, Etowah High has a chance this week to improve itself.
“I know they’re having a rough time,” Blue Devils
Playoff berth likely if Westbrook wins
Westbrook (2-4, 2-2) at Weaver (2-4, 2-2)
Last week: Walter Wellborn 49, Westbrook 16; Weaver 35, Ohatchee 20
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Identical records and two teams fighting for a playoff berth make this game quite interesting.
“On paper, we’re evenly matched,” Westbrook coach Tony Osborne said. “It should come down to who makes the