University of Alabama awards degrees
The University of Alabama awarded 5,907 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8, including several degrees to local students
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Million Dollar Band to be in Macy’s Parade
Haleigh Ingle Stidham (left) and Julia Nolen are Crimsonettes from Fayette County High School and will be marching in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The University of Alabama’s “Million Dollar Band” has been selected to perform in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the State of Alabama.
Johnson speaks to area youths
Pictured are several of the area youths and adult leaders who heard former University of Alabama and NFL star Rashad Johnson speak at Mayfair Manor.
Rashad Johnson, a former University of Alabama and NFL football player, spoke to several youths in Fayette on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Mayfair Manor in Fayette. Mayfair Manor Resident Manager Virettia Whiteside arranged for Johnson’s appearance, and local resident Floyd Rogers introduced Johnson to the crowd. Johnson said that he was a walk-on when he first arrived as a student-athlete at the University of Alabama. He played his high school football at Sulligent High School, and only had scholarship offers from The Citadel and the University of North Alabama.
More than just a football game
Shown are President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Alabama - LSU football game.
Sometimes a football game is more than just a game - it is an event that reaches beyond what takes place on the field. Saturday’s Alabama - LSU football game was one of those special events. The past several seasons, this football rivalry has become one of the most competitive in college football.