Handley High School basketball eyes a groundbreaking moment by competing for its first state championship in Class 4. As four of the remaining eight teams have not lost since January 1, the stage is set for a fierce showdown against Hampton.

West Ridge’s unbeaten streak ended in Bluff City as Clinton pulled ahead after a balanced opening. Meanwhile, Hampton averted a late upset bid, preserving its chance for a strong finish in the Food City Thanksgiving Classic.

A restaurant food courier in Hampton shot and killed an armed man who allegedly tried to rob him on a Friday morning. Police say the man died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.