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Decatur City Schools joins national lawsuit against social media companies

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur City Schools is joining a national lawsuit against several major social media companies. The lawsuit claims the platforms are addictive, harm students’ mental health and create distractions in schools. School board members also told the Decatur Daily that social media makes bullying worse. Muscle...

Decatur, AL · 9h
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5 things to know about Round 2 of high school football playoffs in the Huntsville area

Here are five things to know about the second round of the 2026 high school football postseason in the Huntsville area.

Huntsville, AL · 2d
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Huntsville takes down Sparkman in overtime thriller

It's certainly early in the high school basketball season, but Thursday's showdown between Huntsville and Sparkman felt like a regional final.

Harvest, AL · 21h

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51 years after eliminating school segregation in its system, Russellville City Schools finally dismissed from decades-old lawsuit

A lawsuit filed more than 63 years ago against multiple boards of education in Alabama, including Russellville City Schools, was finally dismissed recently, even though the system has been in compliance for 50 years with the allegations raised against it. Anthony T. Lee, et al, along with the United States...

Russellville, AL · 2d
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Curry High wins first playoff game in 30 years

CURRY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Curry High School football team won its first playoff game in 30 years last week and will host a second-round game against Oneonta on Friday night. Curry is in year four under head coach Jace Cordell, who says his players have persevered after growing up hearing that you couldn’t win at Curry.

Jasper, AL · 2d

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Athens High School’s Willie Moore named Alabama High School Principal of the Year

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens High School Principal Willie Moore has been named the 2026-2027 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. Faculty, students and staff celebrated Moore with a surprise announcement at the school. “I’m blown away. I’m excited. I’m just very shocked, surprised, but I’m honored,” Moore said....

Athens, AL · 4h

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope, Vinemont and Addison to host playoff games as Cold Springs visits Lexington

CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont will play for its first state quarterfinal berth since 1993 on Friday, Nov. 13, when Fayette County visits for the first football meeting between the schools. Good Hope also gets its first home game of the postseason, against ninth-ranked Deshler. Cold Springs travels to Lexington for a meeting of 10-win teams, and unbeaten Addison hosts Sulligent with their all-time series tied at three wins apiece. All four second-round games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs kick off at 7 p.m. Central. Rankings are from the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s final regular-season poll. Class 4A — No. 9 Deshler (9-2) at Good Hope (8-3) Good Hope and Deshler meet for the first time Friday at James W. Shabel Stadium. The Tigers went 7-0 in Region 7, including a 55-14 win at West Point, and held Central of Clay County to one touchdown in a 24-7 first-round victory. The Raiders earned their home date with a 24-21 double-overtime win at Fairfield. Parker Johnson’s 15-yard touchdown run helped Good Hope build a 14-0 lead, but Fairfield tied the game in regulation and answered Karson Hollis’ touchdown in the first overtime. An interception on Fairfield’s next possession gave

Cullman, AL · 1d

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Report Card Day a memorable one for Franklin County Schools

Report card day was a special one for Franklin County Schools Superintendent of Education Greg Hamilton as the Alabama Department of Education's 2025-26 state report cards were released Thursday, as five of the system's nine schools received 'A' overall grades. The entire Franklin County Schools system received an overall 89,...

Franklin County, AL · 1d

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Huntsville City Schools earns first A on Alabama State Report Card

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Schools earned an A on the Alabama State Report Card for the first time. The district achieved an overall score of 90 for the previous academic year. Leaders shared reactions on social media, congratulating students and faculty. Leaders said the achievement reflects years of...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Hulgan scores 33 as Plainview girls defeat defending state champion Hazel Green

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - Sawyer Kate Hulgan scored 33 points in her senior opener as Plainview defeated defending Class 6A state champion Hazel Green 57-29. The Bears jumped out to a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. Hazel Green held Plainview to six points in the second quarter, but the Bears pulled away in the second half to start the season 1-0.

Hazel Green, AL · 1d

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Tanner Elementary raises report card score from 75 to 83 in two years

Tanner Elementary School improved its report card score by eight points in two years, earning an 83 this year.

Tanner, AL · 23h

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Deshler tops Central Clay County, will play at Good Hope next round

The Deshler Tigers are on to another round after opening the 2026 AHSAA Class 4A playoffs with a 24-7 win over Central Clay County. Late in the opening quarter Dayton Sandford forced a fumble that was recovered by Phoenix Carpenter at the Central 39. This set up a 35-yard touchdown...

Tuscumbia, AL · 1d

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Trojans surge past Oxford, host Boaz in Round 2

Muscle Shoals added another postseason win to its program history by topping Oxford 31-14 in the opening round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. Though the Trojans only led 10-7 at halftime, a second-half offensive surge powered the team past the Yellow Jackets. An 88-yard touchdown run by Lincoln Smothers...

Muscle Shoals, AL · 1d

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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 2d

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UNA hosts annual Marching Band Extravaganza

The University of North Alabama hosted its annual Marching Band Extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 7, and welcomed hundreds of middle and high school band students from across the region. The university has been organizing the event for 16 years, giving student musicians the opportunity to perform alongside the award-winning Marching Pride....

Florence, AL · 2d

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Moody flag football advances to third round with 40-0 win over Tanner

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor Tanner – The Moody Lady Blue Devils continued dominating the gridiron with another shutout win in round two of the playoffs against the Tanner Rattlers Tuesday night.  By the time the dust settled, the Blue Devils had a 40-0 win on the board and had punched their ticket to round […]

Moody, AL · 1d

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Football Friday: Rebels head to Sparkman

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Vestavia Hills travels north to Sparkman for the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. For updates throughout Friday nights and all season, follow sports editor Kyle Parmley on...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 1d

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Franklin County North Middle Mourns Sudden Passing of Special Education Dean

North Middle School in Franklin County is mourning the sudden passing of Dr. Autumn Baber, the school’s Dean of Special Education. School officials announced Baber’s passing, remembering her as a beloved member of the school community who was known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to students. “She...

Franklin County, TN · 2d

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South Haven Patriots Defeat Four-Time Champions to Claim 2026 SEEC Football Title

SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – South Haven Christian School’s Patriots captured the 2026 Southeastern Extreme Conference (SEEC) Football Championship Saturday, November 7, defeating the four-time defending champion Freedom Cowboys of Huntsville, Alabama, 40–34 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Springfield. The victory ended Freedom’s four-year...

Springfield, TN · 3d

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Bagwell, Sawyer win senior crowns

CULLMAN, Ala. – Belinda Bagwell was crowned 2026 Ms. Senior Cullman County, while Bonnie Sawyer took the 2026 Ms. Super Senior Cullman County crown Saturday, Nov. 7. The pageant was held in the Fairview High School auditorium. The pageant was open to “super seniors,” aged 70-79 and “seniors,” aged 60-69. Pageant Director Gidget Gregory said the sisterhood was definitely evident this year. “It was actually overheard backstage, one saying, ‘I hope she wins,’” Gregory said. “They all loved the American theme, with the touch of Dolly Parton added to it.” The ladies were scored in the categories of interview, fun fashion, active wear, evening gown and on-stage question. “There were five ladies competing in the Ms. Senior Cullman County division and three ladies competing in the Ms. Super Senior Cullman County division,” Gregory said. “We are so excited for the things to come. We plan to rest a few days and then get back at again with prepping with the new queens for state.” The pageant was founded by the late Betty Leeth Haynes. Gregory said after being crowned Ms. Senior Alabama in 1997, Haynes was inspired to give other ladies in Cullman County a similar opportunity. Thus the pageant

Cullman County, AL · 3d