Week 11 of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as their Tigers host the Temple Tigers. In other week 11 match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this week: Wednesday – Friday –… read more »
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IT’S TIME FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, WEEK TEN!
It’s time for Friday night lights in Northwest Georgia as area high school football teams take the field for the tenth week of play in the 2025 regular season! WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers head to Model to take on the Blue Devils. The Tigers enter…… read more »
BRAVES’ OLSON AND ALLEN NAMED FINALISTS FOR 2025 GOLDEN GLOVE AWARDS
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and shortstop Nick Allen have been named finalists for the ’25 Golden Glove Awards, as announced Wednesday. These awards are bestowed annually upon the best defensive players at each position in both the National League and the American League. The winners for this year will be announced on November…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK TEN OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week ten of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as the Tigers head to Model to take on the Blue Devils. In other week ten match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS TOP BUFFALO BILLS IN MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The Atlanta Falcons picked up a 24-14 victory at home over the Buffalo Bills in Monday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That was the second win in a row for the Falcons, who improved to 3-2 on the ’25 regular season. They will hit the road for a match against the San Francisco 49ers on…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS NOTCH PRE-SEASON WIN OVER MIAMI HEAT, REGULAR SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 22ND
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat by 119-118 in an NBA pre-season match on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Hawks will conclude their pre-season slate on Thursday evening as hosts to the Houston Rockets. They will begin the 2025-2026 regular season at home on Wednesday, October 22nd versus the Toronto Raptors.… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK NINE OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week nine of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football this Friday evening as the Tigers head to Heard County to take on the Braves. In other week nine match-ups: Here is the WLAQ programming line-up for this…… read more »
RFPR: BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Basketball registration at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now open, and this is the perfect opportunity to secure a spot for the upcoming season. Registering online at rfpra.com or in person at the department located at 1 Shorter Ave., Rome, GA 30165, is easy and convenient. The regular…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK EIGHT OF THE 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Week eight of the 2025 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM provide coverage of Darlington football this year. The Tigers are off this week. In the match-ups on tap for week eight: Unity Lions @ Young Americans Christian Eagles Armuchee Indians @ Coosa Eagles Haralson…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT AND 2026 HALL OF FAME CLASS
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual Willard Nixon Golf Tournament on Friday, October 24 at Stonebridge Golf Course in Rome. It is a 4-man scramble with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go to benefit local area high…… read more »