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Flag football playoffs: Top-ranked Moody rolls over Loachapoka as Round 1 wraps up

The opening round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association flag football playoffs wrapped up on Thursday with four games – three in Class 1A/4A and one in Class 5A. Most of the first round played out on Tuesday with a pair of games on Wednesday. Wednesday, Class 6A...

Alabama · 1d
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Providence Christian @ Montgomery Academy (Private A Playoffs) | 2026 Week 11

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - After a tough loss to their crosstown rivals last week, the Providence Christian Eagles (5-5) try to regroup in the opening round of the Private A Playoffs with a trip to the state capital to battle the undefeated Montgomery Academy Eagles (10-0). FINAL SCORE: Montgomery Academy 50 - Providence Christian 6.

Montgomery, AL · 22h
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Shelby Reporter

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Coosa Valley takes care of Evangel-Montgomery to advance to semifinals

HARPERSVILLE – The Coosa Valley Academy Rebels and the Evangel-Montgomery Lions met down in Montgomery just 14 days ago on Friday, Oct. 23, where the Rebels pulled off a 46-36 victory in a game that was close throughout. This AISA Class A quarterfinal playoff game was not as close,...

Harpersville, AL · 1d
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Pike County falls to Cordova in playoffs

BRUNDIDGE - Pike County High got in a quick two-touchdown hole against Cordova High and could never recover as the visiting Blue Devils won an AHSAA first-round, Class 3A playoff contest Friday evening by a score of 47-21 in Bulldog Stadium in Brundidge. PCHS ends the season at 7-4, while...

Pike County, AL · 1d
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Auburn University Plays Central Role in Mayor Ron Anders’s Vision for Auburn

Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University plays an important role in shaping the city of Auburn, a partnership that Mayor Ron Anders believes is the strongest university-city relationship in the country. Mayor Anders spoke at a meeting hosted by the Auburn College Republican group on Thursday evening. The mayor discussed...

Auburn, AL · 1d

WSFA

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New access road now open for Pike Road Elementary

An exciting upgrade is coming to Pike Road elementary school.

Pike Rd, AL · 3d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Predicting every AHSAA football first-round playoff game in West Alabama

West Alabama is taking on the AHSAA football postseason starting this week. The road to an AHSAA football state championship begins Friday, Nov. 6, as teams around the state kick off the first round of the 2026 playoffs. We've broken down 18 first-round playoff matchups featuring West Alabama teams. Here's who we predict will advance to the second round. RANKINGS: West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings ahead of AHSAA playoffs PATRIOTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside West Alabama AHSAA football playoff predictions Stanhope Elmore at Hillcrest (Class 5A) Undefeated Hillcrest has been dominant all season, averaging more than 52 points per game. Stanhope Elmore has struggled against stronger competition, and the Patriots should have enough firepower and defensive strength to pull away early. Our Pick: Hillcrest 49, Stanhope Elmore 17 Central at Benjamin Russell (Class 5A) Central has the explosive offense in this matchup with Ole Miss commit Tra'Von Hall and athlete Anthony Dixon, but Benjamin Russell's defense has allowed just over 11 points per game. The Wildcats have been tested in their tough 2026 schedule, and they should take the edge in what could be a competitive first half. Our Pick: Benjamin

Alabama · 2d

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MPS encourages parents to attend meeting about new program that gives high school students a head start on college or career

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Montgomery Public Schools students will have an opportunity to get a head start on college and career training through a new dual enrollment initiative. MPS is partnering with Trenholm State Community College to launch a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Enrollment program, allowing eligible...

Montgomery, AL · 3d

WSFA

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Alexander City school board names interim superintendent

The Alexander City Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Beverly Price as interim superintendent.

Alexander City, AL · 3d

AL.com

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ASWA poll: Check out the final Alabama high school football rankings of 2026 season

Check out the final high school football rankings of the season from the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Alabama · 3d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Alabama administrator named Universities of Wisconsin president

A longtime University of Alabama System administrator has been selected as the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Oct. 30 voted unanimously to appoint Tonjanita "Tonja" L. Johnson as the system's next president. Johnson, 57, currently serves as senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Alabama System, a position she has held since 2019. She is expected to begin her new role on or about Jan. 1. Johnson oversees academic and student affairs across the UA System, including academic planning, student success initiatives, institutional research and statewide policy development. She also serves as a liaison to the UA System board of trustees and represents Alabama's public universities before government agencies and national higher education organizations. "I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board of Regents has placed in me and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin," Johnson said in a statement. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state's future." Johnson will become the 10th president of the Universities of Wisconsin, which includes 13 public universities and serves more than 160,000 students statewide. More:

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Lady Red Devils streak now at 65

With a decisive 45-7 victory over Prattville High at Garrett-Harrison Stadium, the Central High Lady Red Devils captured their 65th consecutive win against an Alabama high school flag football team and their 14th win of the 2026 season. Now holding a 14-2 overall record, Central has secured the 6A Region 2 title and a first-round bye. The team will return to action next Tuesday at Wayne Trawick Field to face the winner of the matchup between Mary G. Montgomery High and Carver-Montgomery High.

Prattville, AL · 3d

WBRC

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Football forfeit amid new AHSAA playoff format

Birmingham, AL · 2d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoff Predictions 2026: Picks for Every First-Round Game

Alabama high school football playoff predictions for 2026, featuring first-round picks and win probabilities for all 104 AHSAA matchups.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

tigerdroppings.com

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Alabama High School Offering $180K Salary For Head Football Coach

Taking home $180,000 as a head football coach is a bit much, no? Not in Alabama... Dexerto – An Alabama high school is offering up to $180,000 a year for a new football coach, nearly three times what the state’s average teacher earns. Dothan High School is looking...

Alabama · 2d

BroBible

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New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent

St. John Paul II is choosing to bow out of the high school football playoffs in Alabama. It has decided to forfeit its upcoming game against Brairwood Christian to preserve the health and safety of its student-athletes. There are not enough players available to compete. As a result, the Lions will advance to the next […] The post New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent appeared first on BroBible.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

birminghamtimes.com

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BBA’s Magic City HBCU Breakfast Highlights Workforce Development, Talent Retention

Business and community leaders gathered in Birmingham last week to discuss how Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities can help shape the state’s workforce, strengthen economic development and create opportunities for the next generation of professionals. The Birmingham Business Alliance hosted its 2026 Magic City HBCU Breakfast on...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Holtville Flag Football defeats LeFlore in opening round

The Holtville Bulldogs Flag Football team played in their first ever playoff game on Tuesday, traveling almost 200 miles to take on LeFlore High School, the Region 1 champions in Class 1A-4A. The Bulldogs made the trip worthwhile, shutting out LeFlore 24-0 and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs next week.

Deatsville, AL · 3d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Vote for top preseason AHSAA boys basketball star in West Alabama

It was a historic season for boys high school basketball around West Alabama from 2025-26, and another promising season appears to be in store this year. Last season, Tuscaloosa County grabbed a state title for the first time in 66 years, while Hubbertville made history in its first championship game appearance since 1948. As the 2026-27 season officially begins Thursday, Nov. 5, The Tuscaloosa News named 36 of the biggest up-and-coming boys basketball stars around West Alabama. Now, it's your turn to decide which player should be named the 2026 Tuscaloosa News preseason player of the year. Readers can cast their vote now in our poll below. Voting closes at noon Thursday, Nov. 12. REQUIRED READING: Here are the West Alabama boys basketball players to know in AHSAA 2026-27 season GIRLS: Who is the top preseason girls basketball player in West Alabama? Vote now Who is the 2026-27 Tuscaloosa News preseason high school boys basketball player of the year? Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Vote for top

Alabama · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Governor Awards $8.1 Million in Research Grants to Universities and Biotechnology Institute

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced $8.1 million in research and development grants supporting 20 projects at universities and a biotechnology research institute across the state. The funding will support research in medicine, agriculture, construction, artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability and other fields. The grants are being awarded through the Alabama Research and […] The post Alabama Governor Awards $8.1 Million in Research Grants to Universities and Biotechnology Institute appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Alabama · 3d