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Alabama Reflector

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against […]

Alabama · 2d

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SGA Elections Committee announces Top 20 Miss Auburn 2027 candidates

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) –The Student Government Association Elections Committee announced the Top 20 candidates for Miss Auburn 2027 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, during a callout event on the back steps of Cater Hall. As a longstanding Auburn tradition, Miss Auburn serves as the official hostess of Auburn University. The...

Auburn, AL · 1d

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Autauga schools celebrate historic score as Elmore looks ahead

Autauga County Schools achieved its highest overall state report card score in district history, while Elmore County Public Schools maintained its previous year’s score, according to the 2025-26 Alabama State Department of Education Report Card. Autauga County Schools earned an overall score of 89, a two-point increase from the...

Autauga County, AL · 22h

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Football Friday: Lions, Jags ready for round 2

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Briarwood and Spain Park are back in action Friday night, as both play in the second round of the playoffs. For updates throughout Friday night and all season, follow...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Bulldogs, Squadron compete in first playoff round

The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round. Brantley vs. Lindon. “It was a...

Brantley, AL · 2d

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

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Auburn University Names NCAT in Honor of Asphalt Industry Leader James M. Winford Sr.

The dedication celebrates generations of asphalt industry leadership and recognizes the Winford family’s longstanding commitment to pavement research and education. Auburn University officially dedicated the James M. Winford National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Nov. 3, 2026, recognizing a gift from James M. “Jay” Winford Jr. and his family in honor of his late father, James M. “Jim” Winford Sr.

Auburn, AL · 2d

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 3d

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Garrett reappointed chairman of House education budget committee

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has reappointed Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, as chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Committee, which oversees the development of Alabama’s Education Trust Fund budget. Garrett has chaired the committee since 2021, overseeing five record-setting education budgets that have included increases in teacher pay...

Alabama · 2d

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New State School Report Card released; Montgomery Public Schools improve

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama State Department of Education has released its report card for the 2025-2026 school year, which show improvements for Montgomery Public Schools. Overall, the report card gives the state’s 155 school systems an 88, which is a B. That represent the performance of 1,366...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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CCHS fires Hughes after one season, looking for fifth coach in five years

Chilton County High School informed head football coach Thomas Hughes on Nov. 1 that it was firing the first-year coach. CCHS fired Hughes after a 1-9 season, and the new head coach in 2027 will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last five seasons, once it finds someone to take the job.

Chilton County, AL · 3d

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How North Alabama school systems scored on federal report cards

Alabama · 1d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoffs: 4 Lessons From the First Round

Four lessons from the 2026 Alabama high school football playoffs, including Class 6A dominance, first-round upsets and standout performances.

Alabama · 3d

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Alabama universities weigh joint response to federal higher ed questions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues. During a Monday meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents in Montgomery, Athens...

Alabama · 4d

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University of Alabama Builds Statewide HPC Center with Dell Technologies

The University of Alabama’s new High Performance Computing Center will provide advanced computing and data infrastructure to accelerate research and education across Alabama. Nov. 11, 2026 — Dell Technologies has announced that The University of Alabama (UA) is deploying Dell high performance computing (HPC), AI and data infrastructure at the core of its new High Performance Computing Center.

Alabama · 3d

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Beyond the Numbers: The Students and Stories Behind Spring Hill College’s Nursing Success

In a state facing a projected shortage of 14,000 nurses by 2027, preparing for the next generation of healthcare has never been more significant. At Spring Hill College, that preparation is already making an impact, not only in the classroom, but in our community. For the second consecutive year, Spring...

Alabama · 2d

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First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s inaugural flag football season came to an end Nov. 3 as the Lady Gators (7-7) fell 21-0 to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the first round of the Class Private AA playoffs at Sammy Howard Field. It was the program’s first playoff appearance.

Glenwood, AL · 3d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoffs: First-Round Upsets, Results and Standouts

Alabama high school football playoff first-round results, including major upsets, Alexandria's narrow escape and standout performances across the state.

Alabama · 5d

WTVY

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New Alabama law allows schools to hire veterans as teachers without a four-year degree

Alabama · 2d