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James Jones

James Jones: Remembering the legacy of Air McNair

One of my favorite stories as a young sportswriter eventually turned tragic. Fifteen years ago this month, former ...

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I’ve enjoyed four incredible years in Selma

It’s weird the way timing works. On May 13, 2013, I accepted my position at The Selma Times-Journal ...

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Where to start when searching for new coaches

Over the last week, I’ve written about two different local football coaches that have left schools in the ...

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Hard work pays off

As young children, we often hear the same phrases repeated by our parents and other family members. My ...

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Sports Column: Coaches often face tough scenarios

Last week, I covered a baseball game between Southside and Dallas County, one of the best games I’ve ...

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1977 team a truly inspiring group

In Sunday’s edition of the Times-Journal, we published a story I wrote on the 1977 Selma High School ...

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Selma, Ellwood should be proud

It’ll feel a little weird next week, not heading to Birmingham for the state semifinals and finals of ...

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Want to play football in college? Check your grades

National Signing Day has come and go, meaning for the majority of the country, the recruiting frenzy has ...

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No such thing as meaningless Iron Bowl

After spending part of my childhood in Northwest Florida, I grew up believing no rivalry could touch Florida-Florida ...

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Why Auburn will be better than you think

Before the start of the last two college football seasons, I’ve written a SEC predictions column. There’s been ...

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Classy Selma team should keep its head up

On Wednesday, I traveled from Selma to Dothan to cover the Dixie Boys State Championship game between Selma ...

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Keith teams should hold heads up high

The Keith Bears basketball teams were hoping to make school history this week by winning both 1A state ...

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Spurrier will be missed in college football

Steve Spurrier, one of college football’s all-time greatest coaches, announced his decision to retire Tuesday morning. Spurrier, 70, ...

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After Friday, playoffs look in reach for local teams

The old adage “Rome wasn’t built in a day” is one of my all-time favorites. The expression preaches ...

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Making 2015 SEC football predictions

The college football season starts Thursday night with 18 games, so it’s now or never to make predictions ...

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