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Lady Jackets Advance to Championship Game Against Pickens County

Pickens County’s Skylin Joe (11) looks for an open teammate in the Lady Tornadoes’ semifinal loss to Aliceville.

Pickens County’s Skylin Joe (11) looks for an open teammate in the Lady Tornadoes’ semifinal loss to Aliceville.

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

Aliceville got off to a slow start against Pickens County in the Pickens County Championship semifinal game, as the Lady Jackets held onto a narrow 7-6 lead after one quarter. Aliceville outscored the Lady Tornadoes 14-6 during the second quarter to take a 21-12 lead, en route to a 42-27 win to advance and face Gordo in the championship game.

Aliceville Boys Defeat Pickens County in Overtime

Aliceville’s Matthew Clark (3) attempts to alter a Pickens County player’s shot during the Yellow Jackets win.

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

Aliceville narrowly escaped the semifinal round of the Pickens County tournament with a victory after the Yellow Jackets squandered a seven-point fourth quarter lead when Pickens County’s Aaron Billups made a three-point basket sending the game to overtime at 45-45. Aliceville would prevail in the end, winning 51-48 to advance and face Gordo in the championship game.

Aliceville Falls to Greene County 49-33 Despite Fast Start

Aliceville’s Morris Ball (12) goes up for a layup against Greene County.

Aliceville’s Morris Ball (12) goes up for a layup against Greene County.

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

Saying that Aliceville jumped on Greene County early would be an understatement. The Yellow Jackets came out hot from behind the arc and led the Tigers 11-0 after one quarter, and taking a 13-0 lead before Greene County got on the board in the second quarter. The Tigers would get in a groove during the second quarter, however, and take a lead to halftime they never relinquished, winning 49-33.

Lady Jackets Complete Comeback to Defeat Greene County

Aliceville's Tanesha Bennamon shoots a jumper during the Lady Jackets' 41-39 win over Greene County.

Aliceville's Tanesha Bennamon shoots a jumper during the Lady Jackets' 41-39 win over Greene County.

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

The Aliceville girls survived a rough start to defeat Greene County Saturday night in Eutaw. The Lady Jackets trailed 14-3 at the end of the first quarter, but narrowed the deficit to just three at halftime before defeating the Lady Tigers 41-39.

“We came out really slow, but we hung in there and stayed the course and it worked out well for us,” Aliceville head coach Sebastian Shamery said.

Former Aliceville Standout to Enroll at Ole Miss

Former Aliceville cornerback, Jamar Richardson, signs with Ole Miss after graduating from Jones County Junior College.

Former Aliceville cornerback, Jamar Richardson, signs with Ole Miss after graduating from Jones County Junior College.

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

Former Aliceville cornerback Jamar Richardson planned on heading to Ole Miss right out of high school, but spent the last two years at Jones County Junior College (JUCO), playing defensive back for coach Steve Buckley and the Bobcats. While Richardson says he would have loved to attend Ole Miss out of high school, he says his experience at Jones has been invaluable.

House Fire in Aliceville

House Fire in Aliceville

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The Aliceville Fire Department was called out to an early-morning house fire on December 19. The house was located on 5th Street NW, behind the Food Fare grocery store. Assistant Fire Chief Derrick Jones said the volunteers responded in a timely fashion and were able to save the house.

 

Aliceville Council Hears Recommendations Regarding City Eyesores

Aliceville Council

The building on 3rd Avenue in Aliceville, formerly a funeral home and a Methodist church, is still waiting either for repair or demolition. The city may file suit against the property owners if some action to alleviate the problem isn’t promptly taken.

BY GENA HUFF, Editor

As far back as June 27, the Aliceville City Council has been working to get the former funeral home on 3rd Avenue either demolished or repaired by the owners.

Santa Makes Emergency Stop in Aliceville

Santa preferred his sunglasses after a bump to the head last Friday afternoon. After a few minutes (and a few cookies), Santa was back to himself and ready to finish preparing for Christmas.

Santa preferred his sunglasses after a bump to the head last Friday afternoon. After a few minutes (and a few cookies), Santa was back to himself and ready to finish preparing for Christmas.

BY GENA HUFF, Editor

Lively St. Nick had to make an emergency stop at the Aliceville Public Library last Friday afternoon. Apparently, Santa was doing a fly-over to gather coordinates for the many parades scheduled in Pickens County over the next couple of weeks. Rudolf, Santa’s favorite reindeer and GPS, had a malfunction due to some bad reindeer lettuce and ended up in an emergency “crash” landing close to the library.

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