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In this episode of The Lead, Al Blanton speaks with Greg Tinker about Tinker’s athletic career, and what led him to get into teaching and coaching. A special thanks to our sponsors for the show, Lavish Coffee Bar, Lavish Boutique, Jasper Bone + Joint, Jasper Veterinary Clinic, and Carl Cannon Chevrolet Buick GMC.

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Joseph Robbins, a Carbon Hill High School junior and the son of Jody and Christy Robbins. A two-sport athlete, Joseph is a linebacker and fullback in football for coach DJ Emerson and also plays golf. When he’s not busy with his sports commitments, you might

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Ella Kate Teeter, a Carbon Hill High School senior and the daughter of Christopher Teeter and Valerie Gardner. In addition to serving as Band Captain for Director Eddy Nelson, Ella has also proven herself to be a remarkable student. When she’s not busy with his

Words by Maddix Harrison | Images by Justin Hunter The Dora Bulldogs won a regional game 42-20 against Haleyville (2-2) on Friday at Horace-Roberts Field in Dora.  Dora halfback Jayden Griffin rushed for three of Dora’s six touchdowns and totaled 171 yards on 20 carries. Quarterback Kesean Pryor rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, and

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Bill Griffin, a coaching icon in Walker County for over 40 years. They chat about what keeps Griffin involved in the world of basketball, his background, and the advice he has for budding coaches just starting out.

“Worship has always been a big part of my life.” – Emma Potts

“I wear green wrist tape this year because one of my friends, Yancey Young, got diagnosed with lymphoma.” – CJ Harlan

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter The Curry Yellow Jackets hosted Dora in a 4A regional matchup on Friday, September 8, falling 61-14 to the Bulldogs. Dora senior wide receiver Josh Williams had two rushing touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver and cornerback Cleveland Jones had two receiving touchdowns. Korion Pryor, Jayden Griffin,

Words and Images by Al Blanton The Jasper Vikings dropped a regional contest 55-6 to Ramsay (2-1) on Friday night at Ki-Ro Gambrell Field in Jasper. Halfback Micah Pledger scored the Vikings’ lone touchdown and rushed for 71 yards on 20 carries. The sophomore also had three receptions for 42 yards. Viking quarterback Tanner Morrow

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Eli Matthews, head coach for Bevill State’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams, about his background, becoming a coach at Bevill State, traveling to compete, and his role in youth ministry at Jasper First Methodist Church.