No Storm Damage To Spirit of Alabama Town and School

Sometimes a game is just a game, but for one Alabama town whose high school was leveled by a tornado last year, the football team's success is a testimonial to the community's determination to carry on.

For the first time since 1985, the football team at Oak Grove High School has made it to the state playoffs, thanks in part to the support they have received from the townspeople.

The team was scheduled at press time to compete Nov. 5 in the first playoff round. If they won that game, they will move ahead...

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