Boykin
Boykin, AL · Education
wiregrassdailynews.com
LBW Enrollment Up 21.6% Since 2020
(WDNews) – Lurleen B. Wallace Community College reports enrollment has grown 21.6% since fall 2020, contributing to statewide growth that has pushed Alabama’s community colleges past 100,000 students in credit-based programs this fall. LBW also reported a 12.1% increase in credit-hour production over the same period. Both figures...
WTVY
Seven Wiregrass schools rank among best K-8 schools in Alabama
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Troy Messenger
CHHS crowns Homecoming Queen, Court
Charles Henderson High School crowned senior Saniyah Seymore as the 2026 Homecoming Queen. Joining Seymore as the senior attendants this year were Madison Grimes and Hannah Herbert, while M’Ah Sutherland and Tajayda Welch were the junior attendants. Savannah Henderson and Zha’Nari Shockley-Johnson were the sophomore attendants. Erin Siler and Skylar Williams were the freshman attendants.
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elmoreautauganews.com
Stanhope Elmore flag football wins region championship
In just their first year as a team, the Stanhope Elmore flag football team has won the Class 5A Region 2 championship following a 13-12 road victory over Russell County. “It feels surreal (to win the region championship),” said Coach Davis. “I am so proud of these girls and what they have accomplished so far. They are an extremely talented group of ladies who have so much potential. To accomplish this in our inaugural season makes it even more special. We have worked hard to build the foundation of this program, and I’m proud of what these girls are doing.”
WDHN
Carver MST ranked top Alabama elementary school
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan school has ranked as one of Alabama’s top elementary schools for the fifth year in a row. Carver School for Mathematics, Science and Technology (Carver MST) is the sixth highest ranking elementary school in Alabama, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School rankings. This […]
elmoreautauganews.com
Stanhope Elmore Raider Team heads to nationals with championship in sight
On Wednesday morning, 14 Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC cadets will board a bus bound for Fort Knox, Kentucky, carrying the experience of a fourth-place national finish and a goal of returning home as national champions. The Raiders have spent the months since their April competition training harder, studying what...
Troy Messenger
Troy University Homecoming Parade registration open
Registration for the Troy University Homecoming Parade is now open through Nov. 2. This year’s parade, hosted by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, features a “Flight 1887” theme, an aviation theme inspired by Troy’s 140th birthday and the 250th birthday of America. With Troy celebrating its 1887 birth, the school hopes to bring back generations of Trojans back to Troy to celebrate this year.
The Tuscaloosa News
Saban Center receives funding from Alabama STEM Council
The Alabama STEM Council is investing nearly $252,000 in the Saban Center to expand hands-on learning opportunities for students and educators. The council, part of the Alabama Department of Workforce, on Oct. 15 announced the $251,939.59 investment. The $120 million Saban Center, currently under construction on the former site of The Tuscaloosa News building , is projected to open in the spring of 2028. The council's funding is part of a broader effort to support Alabama's three state-designated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hubs. The Saban Center, the McWane Science Center in Birmingham and the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur will serve as regional connections among educators, industry and communities. The hubs are intended to expand access to STEM while connecting educational opportunities with regional workforce needs. More: Tuscaloosa and UA prepare for major openings by 2028 "Hands-on STEM learning helps students see how the skills they develop in the classroom connect to careers here in Alabama," Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed said in a statement. "Supporting our STEM hubs gives educators and community partners more resources to prepare young people for the opportunities available across our state," Reed said. The funding for the Saban