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Patriots knock off Oak Mountain, look toward playoffs

Homewood High School's football team beat Oak Mountain 24-15 on Friday night at Waldrop Stadium to finish the regular season 9-1. Homewood threw for 238 yards, with Beckham Newell catching seven passes for 108 yards and a touchdown and Kamryn Foster catching nine for 101. Homewood led 7-0 at halftime,...

Homewood, AL · 7d
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Bessemer school board returns with five new members, but state intervention continues

BESSEMER, Ala. — BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools has resumed school board meetings with five new members following months of state-imposed restrictions, but Alabama education officials say the district remains under state intervention despite improvements in student performance and attendance. The Alabama State Department of Education...

Bessemer, AL · 9d
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Raising the standard: Briarwood falls short in finals against McGill-Toolen

BIRMINGHAM – The Briarwood Christian Lions made their grand return to the state’s biggest stage on Wednesday, Oct. 28 as they faced the bright lights of Bill Harris Arena and the Class Double AA state championship as well as the most dominant powerhouse in Alabama, the McGill-Toolen Catholic Dirty Dozen.

Birmingham, AL · 9d
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Do What Works: Birmingham Talks Early Childhood Development Program Highlighted by National Organization

Birmingham’s investment in the city’s youngest learners has captured national attention. The early childhood development program Birmingham Talks by Small Magic is featured in a newly released book highlighting leaders across the nation who are implementing bold solutions. “Do What Works: Smarter Government, Better Results” is a collection...

Birmingham, AL · 9d
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Hoover BOE tackles budget, facility needs and special education concerns

HOOVER – From approving a $275 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year to evaluating future facility needs and hearing parents' concerns about student safety, the Hoover City Schools Board of Education has addressed a range of issues in recent months. The board's work since spring has included millions...

Hoover, AL · 8d

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Jags at No. 10 in ASWA poll

The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its latest high school football poll Wednesday morning. Spain Park dropped to No. 10 in Class 6A, down from No. 8, after a 42-28 loss to Hewitt-Trussville last week. The Jaguars, now 5-4, host James Clemens this week. They will travel to Buckhorn in...

Hoover, AL · 10d

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Report highlights Birmingham City Schools’ role in Alabama reading gains

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama students are improving their reading at one of the fastest rates in the country, and a new national report highlights the role Birmingham City Schools played. Birmingham City Schools said the Fordham Institute wanted a deeper look at what the district did to help students...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Georgetown And University Of Alabama At Birmingham Added To The AAU

Georgetown University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been added to the highly prestigious Association of American Universities, the AAU announced Thursday. The two additions bring the organization's membership of leading research universities to 73 (71 U.S. and two Canadian universities). The last time any universities were invited to join the AAU was 2023, when Arizona State University; the George Washington University; the University of California, Riverside; the University of Miami; the University of Notre Dame; and the University of South Florida joined.

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Football Friday: Patriots finish up regular season

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Homewood and John Carroll are back in action Friday night, as Homewood hosts Oak Mountain and John Carroll plays at home against Leeds. For updates throughout Friday night and...

Homewood, AL · 8d

ABC 33/40 News

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'Virtual learning is not for everyone': Successes and setbacks of virtual schools

Report card scores have improved at two local virtual programs, while a third saw a slight decline. District leaders describe how they monitor students, provide support and address the challenges of online learning. For some Alabama students, the classroom isn't a room full of desks. It's a screen. Virtual learning...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Homewood council approves new Samford University student housing

The Homewood City Council on Monday night gave final approval to Samford University’s plan to build two buildings for student housing on the south side of Lakeshore Drive. The action allows Samford to potentially begin work on the 494-bed buildings with retail stores in January 2027, in time for use in the fall of 2028.

Homewood, AL · 10d

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How to watch 2026 Alabama high school volleyball state championships

The Alabama high school volleyball season has reached its finale with the state tournament in Birmingham set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The top four teams of regional tournaments earned their spots in the state tournament that will take place over the course of three days at the Birmingham Crossplex. Below is how to watch the 2026 AHSAA volleyball state championship games. How to watch AHSAA volleyball state title games The AHSAA volleyball state championships are on the NFHS Network. It is a subscription service that cost $11.99 a month but gives access to all content on the site across all sports, as long as the school is putting the event on the platform. Watch AHSAA volleyball state championships 2026 AHSAA Volleyball State Tournament schedule Tuesday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. — Class 6A Quarterfinals 10:30 a.m. — Private AA Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Class 1A Quarterfinals 1:30 p.m. — Private A Quarterfinals 4 p.m. — Class 6A, Private AA semifinals 6 p.m. — Class 1A, Private A semifinals Wednesday, Oct. 28 9 a.m. — Class 5A Quarterfinals 10 a.m. — Class 6A Finals 10:30 a.m. — Class 4A Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Class 3A Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Private

Alabama · 11d

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Alabama reading scores improving

Birmingham, AL · 8d

ABC 33/40 News

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Birmingham City Schools wins national literacy award, receives 6,000 books

Birmingham City Schools has been named the 2026-27 Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion, a national award recognizing progress in reading achievement. Scholastic and the Council of the Great City Schools announced the award Wednesday. As part of the recognition, the district will choose an elementary school for a library makeover. This spring, the school is expected to receive more than 6,000 books, and each enrolled student will get a pack of 10 books to keep over the summer.

Birmingham, AL · 9d

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UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities

UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of the Association of American Universities, giving the state a place in a research university group that includes Johns Hopkins, MIT and Stanford. The university announced it has accepted an invitation to join the organization, which recognizes leading universities in the United States and Canada for the strength of their […] The post UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Birmingham, AL · 8d

ABC 33/40 News

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KidCam 10-27: Leeds Elementary

How does KidCam engage students at Leeds Elementary?

Leeds, AL · 10d

Praise 93.3

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New Tuition-Free High School Proposed for Tuscaloosa

A proposed tuition-free charter high school in Tuscaloosa is inviting community feedback Nov. 7 while clarifying its independence from Shelton State.

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 11d

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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute honors Alabama’s HBCU legacy with new exhibit, permanent tribute

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is honoring Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities with a new exhibit and permanent tribute recognizing their contributions to education, culture and the Civil Rights Movement. The institute unveiled its HBCU Legacy Wall on Friday, featuring the names of all 14 institutions in the...

Birmingham, AL · 11d

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Alabama A&M Honors Scholars Win $15,000 at National Penny Games Competition

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Three Alabama A&M University Honors scholars captured first place and $15,000 at the 2026 Penny Games Business Case Competition with a proposal to revitalize Birmingham’s historic Ensley community. Uchenna Justin, Jailah Richie and Autumn Peoples earned the $10,000 first-place prize and an additional $5,000 Community...

Huntsville, AL · 11d

ABC 33/40 News

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A.H. Parker opens fitness court as Birmingham schools expand access to exercise

Students at A.H. Parker High School have a new place to work out. Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign opened an outdoor Fitness Court at the school Monday, Oct. 26. A second court is scheduled to open at Huffman High School Thursday.

Birmingham, AL · 11d