What’s Happening: January 19-21
Despite the cold weather, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy this weekend in the River Region.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Troy names Dontae Wright as their Defensive Coordinator
Troy Football
Troy head football coach Gerad Parker names Dontae Wright as defensive coordinator. This finalizes Parker’s on-field staff.
Alabama five-star QB signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal
Alabama Football
Alabama five-star quarterback signee Julian Sayin has entered the transfer portal. He’s the latest player to leave the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban retired and ex-Washington coach Kalen DeBoer replaced him.
Reese, Morrow lead No. 10 LSU to 78-58 bounce-back win over Alabama
Alabama Women's Basketball
Angel Reese had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 11 boards, and No. 10 LSU rode a dominant third quarter to a 78-58 victory over Alabama.
Amari Niblack commits to Texas
Alabama Football
After announcing he was entering the transfer portal, Alabama tight end Amari Niblack committed to Texas.
Lady Tigers fall at Vanderbilt
Auburn Women's Basketball
The Lady Tigers fall 53-50 at Vanderbilt and move to 12-6 on the season.
Jaylin Williams’ perfect shooting night helps No. 13 Auburn beat Vandy 80-65
Auburn Men's Basketball
Jaylin Williams hit every shot he took scoring 17 of his 21 points in the first half as 13th-ranked Auburn coasted to its 10th straight victory routing Vanderbilt 80-65 Wednesday night.
Adam Winegarden joins the Troy Coaching Staff
Troy Football
Troy names Adam Winegarden to the football coaching staff where he will serve as the director of leadership and high school relations.
Georgiana woman killed in Lowndes County crash
A Georgiana woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Lowndes County.
Alabama defensive back transfers to Auburn
Auburn Football
Former Alabama defensive back Antonio Kite makes the switch to Auburn after one season with the Tide.
