SUMMARY: The final Friday Night Lights of the high school football regular season brought excitement across Alabama, featuring teams with playoff ambitions. Corner Yellowjackets secured a dominating 38-14 victory over Springville, finishing the season with a strong 9-1 record. Meanwhile, Spain Park achieved a historic 10-0 regular season with a 35-12 win against Gardendale. Other highlights included Clay-Chalkville’s victory over Vestavia Hills and John Carroll’s win against Homewood, 24-10. The playoff picture is now set with teams eager to continue their journey, showcasing the community spirit and competition that defines high school football.

High School Huddle Week 10: Part 1

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SUMMARY: The Gulf Coast is preparing to say goodbye to former News 5 anchor Mel Showers, who passed away at 78 on October 19th. A visitation was held at Truvine Missionary Baptist Church, attracting many who wanted to pay their respects. Showers is remembered for his impactful 50-year career at WKRG, where he broke racial barriers in television and inspired future journalists with his warm personality and compelling voice. His funeral service will take place tomorrow at the Sanger Theater in Mobile, with live streaming available for those unable to attend. The community’s love and appreciation for Mel remain strong.

As the Gulf Coast prepares to give a final farewell to former WKRG News 5 anchor Mel Showers, people gathered at the Truevine Missionary Baptist Church to say their goodbyes and pay their respects at Friday’s visitation.
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SUMMARY: Healthcare students at Coastal Alabama Community College participated in a realistic mass casualty drill, training alongside First Responders to prepare for real-world emergencies. The event simulated the chaos of a crisis, pushing nursing and healthcare students to think on their feet and utilize their skills effectively. This year’s drill was more extensive than ever, featuring local police, fire departments, a SWAT team, and even a medical helicopter. The college has organized similar drills for over a decade, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for various scenarios in the healthcare field to ensure students are ready for potential real threats.

Health care students at Coastal Alabama Community College received hands-on experience of how to respond to a mass casualty situation Friday afternoon during a realistic simulation drill on the Bay Minette campus.
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