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Flat Rock, AL · Education
courierjournal.net
UNA Alumna Has Regional PR Honor
FLORENCE – Abby Guasti, APR, a graduate of the University of North Alabama public relations program, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Southern Public Relations Federation Professional Achievement Award. Formerly known as Practitioner of the Year, the award recognizes an individual who continually demonstrates the highest ideals...
mixonline.com
MCCC Students Head to Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL (September 28, 2026)—The town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama isn’t the largest in the state, but its musical legacy might be. It’s home to both FAME Recording Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, both of which have hosted countless top music acts as they’ve recorded often legendary tracks. It’s a legacy that many have heard of, but few have experienced first-hand—but now you can include 15 students from the Sound Recording and Music Technology program of Montgomery County Community College among them.
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2 Jackson County schools closed Wednesday following Georgia shooting
Two Jackson County schools will be closed Wednesday after placing campuses on lockdown earlier in the day.
opelikaobserver.com
Lee-Scott falls just short against Trinity Presbyterian
AUBURN — Lee-Scott Academy nearly erased a three-score deficit Friday night, but the Warriors’ comeback came up just short in a 25-23 loss to Trinity Presbyterian at Jud Scott Field on Sept. 25. The loss dropped Lee-Scott to 0-6 on the season, but the Warriors showed plenty of...
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Arab High School football dominates early in the year — best start to season since 1949
Arab, Alabama, is one of those close-knit small towns where everybody knows everybody — and this 2026 high school football season, everybody has had plenty of reason to be excited. For the first time since 1949 (77 years), the Arab High School football team has started its season 6-0....
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Russellville conquers Coosa Christian 49-10 in final non-region game of regular season
For the second straight week, the Russellville High School varsity football team dominated its opponent on the road. Last time, on September 18, it was East Limestone in region play; this past Friday, September 25, it was the defending Class 2A state champion Coosa Christian, which came into the game 0-5. The Golden Tigers vanquished the Conquerors by a final score of 49-10 to improve to 5-1 overall.
AL.com
Growing Florence school system adds land, looks at options for new buildings
A new addition could be headed to Florence High School in North Alabama. School leaders say the extra space is much needed. The Florence City School System plans to acquire 2.7 acres of land behind the existing high school on Mars Hill Road. The purchase is expected to close in October.
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Vote for the top North Alabama high school football performance from Week 6
Sparkman’s Joshua Naylon was voted as last week’s North Alabama Player of the Week after catching four passes for 124 yards and a touchdown and running for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sparkman’s 21-7 win over Huntsville. Now, fans can vote on their top North Alabama...
thesandmountainleader.com
No. 2 Bulldogs crush Lions, prepare for No. 1 Plainview next Thursday
GERALDINE — It was smooth sailing for the Geraldine Bulldogs on Friday night as they secured a 62-7 homecoming victory over the Crossville Lions to improve to 5-0. The Bulldogs relied on their strong offense that has averaged 56.6 points per game in the first five games of the 2026 season. Geraldine will face its biggest test next Thursday as we see a No. 1 vs No. 2 face-off when the Dawgs host the Plainview Bears at Coolidge-Isbell Field.
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The Cullman Tribune
West Elementary opens new playground on campus
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at West Elementary School have a brand new playground to enjoy this school year, as the campus officially cut the ribbon on an expansive new playground featuring innovative equipment and a turf play surface that should serve local children for years to come. Located on the back side of the campus, the new playground features five slides, new swing sets and several climbing and play areas and free play zones for children. Looking ahead, the playground will continue to serve the campus once it makes the transition into the new Cullman Intermediate School next school year. School and community officials met Tuesday, Sept. 22, on campus to officially open the playground, joined by West Elementary fifth-graders Walker Pannell and Finley Snow, who cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the playground for school use. The new Cullman Intermediate School will combine grades 3-5 together on one campus, as those grades are currently divided across East and West Elementary Schools. Work on the new two-story wing facing U.S. Highway 278 is well underway, adding approximately 18 new classrooms and administrative space. Existing classrooms at the campus are also being upgraded and reworked, including a new Science, Technology, Engineering
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Teacher, staff member at Bridgeport Elementary School resign following arrests
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Huntsville duo leads strong Best in Bama offensive line class; See the updated rankings
Huntsville High School junior Joey Fleming may be the highest-rated football recruit to ever come out of the Rocket City. Or maybe Mae Jemison junior Samuel Bailey will hold that distinction. Both are among the top offensive line prospects in the country for the Class of 2028. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound...
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U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges list — where do our local universities rank?
U.S. News has been releasing annual rankings of the top universities and colleges in the United States since the early 80s. These lists go into incredible depth, and can be divided into tons of different sub categories — including liberal arts colleges, regional rankings and more. Two of our...