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New Calera High School gym faces uncertain future as council considers cheaper alternative

CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new gymnasium at Calera High School face an uncertain future after city leaders acknowledged that money for the project is not included in the current budget and suggested a less expensive alternative that could serve students and youth sports programs. During Monday...

Calera, AL · 6d
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AL.com

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5 things to know about Round 1 of the Coastal Alabama playoffs

A lot to like about the first-round football matchups involving Coastal Alabama teams.

Alabama · 5d
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riverregionsports.com

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PREP CAPSULES (PLAYOFFS Wk 1): New format gives hope to teams, byes for others

It would take incredibly long to explain all of the nuances of the state football playoffs in both the AHSAA and AISA. But all you need to know is there are teams in both that have no wins, one or two wins that will be playing this week. It’s another...

Alabama · 5d
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The Tuscaloosa News

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West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings ahead of AHSAA playoffs

The road to the 2026 AHSAA football state championships begins this week as West Alabama teams prepare for the first round of the playoffs . With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the stakes are higher for teams hoping to keep their seasons alive and make a run at a state title. Here's a look at our final West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings until the conclusion of the AHSAA playoffs and state championships in December. Note: These weekly rankings weigh performance, talent, strength of competition and each team’s realistic path toward a state championship, balancing postseason potential with the difficulty of the classification in which a team competes. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside MORE: Alabama high school football Week 10 schedule for Tuscaloosa area AHSAA football Round 1 playoff rankings from West Alabama 1. Hillcrest (9-0, Class 5A, Region 3) The Patriots enjoyed an extra week of rest before the postseason after their regular-season finale against Daphne was canceled. This week: vs. Stanhope Elmore. 2. American Christian Academy (9-1, Double A, Region 2) The Patriots burst a 14-year drought with a 37-21 win over Northside, ending the Rams'

Alabama · 5d

The Center Square

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Alabama chancellor selected as new UW president

(The Center Square) – There will soon be a new president at the University of Wisconsin. University regents recently announced they have hired Tonjanita Johnson as the school's new president. Johnson comes to the UW from the University of Alabama, where she served as the senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. She replaces Jay Rothman who was forced out in April. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state’s future," Johnson said in a statement. "I look forward to working with our chancellors, faculty, staff, students, elected leaders and partners across Wisconsin to ensure that our universities remain engines of opportunity, innovation and economic vitality." The university did not say how much Johnson will be paid, but Rothman was making $600,000 a year as UW president. Johnson will start as university president early next year. She will assume control of a university system that is facing some serious challenges. The UW, also on Friday, released its official enrollment numbers for the new school year. "Overall enrollment totaled 164,579 in fall 2026, according to 10th day enrollment figures, a decrease of 1,233 students, or 0.7%, from fall 2025," the university said in

Wisconsin · 7d

aldailynews.com

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Alabama public school spending lost ground to inflation, new data show

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama public schools spent more money per student last year, but rising costs wiped out the increase. Newly released state spending records show schools spent an average of $13,629 per K-12 student during the 2024-25 school year, about $130 more than the previous year. After accounting for inflation, however, spending actually fell by about $102 per student.

Alabama · 6d

Afrotech

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Alabama HBCU Student Awarded Grand Prize For Networking Platform Creating Community Among Student Interns

The HBCU entrepreneurship community in Birmingham, AL, just received a funding boost.

Birmingham, AL · 7d

92.9 WTUG

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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 · 14d

vestaviavoice.com

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15 Vestavia Hills High School students named National Merit semifinalists

Fifteen Vestavia Hills High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students. The students earned the distinction based on their performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or PSAT/NMSQT. More than 16,000...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 8d

alpolitics.com

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Alabama Virtual Schools: From A to F on State Report Card

TL;DR: Alabama’s public virtual schools show wide gaps in overall grades, graduation and career readiness. The State’s current roster lists 18 schools, but the latest posted overall ratings cover 2024–25 and do not provide a grade for every school. Alabama’s virtual public schools show a mixed record:...

Alabama · 7d

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Samford seeks city approval for new 280-space parking lot

The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 3, plans to consider a request by Samford University for permission to build a 280-space student parking lot along Shelburne Lane on the northwestern edge of the campus. The property is next to Greek Village and south of Saulter Road. The project would...

Homewood, AL · 7d

Shelby Reporter

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Briarwood advances to quarterfinals after St. John Paul II forfeits, citing extensive injuries

NORTH SHELBY – The Briarwood Christian Lions became the first team to win their Class Double AA playoff game after injuries to an opponent forced a forfeit. The St. John Paul II Catholic Falcons forfeited their first-round game against Briarwood on Monday, Nov. 2 in an official statement from the school. The game was slated for Nov. 6 at Lions Pride Stadium.

Birmingham, AL · 6d

expansionsolutionsmagazine.com

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Samford University Generates $1.08B Economic Impact, Supports 7,646 Alabama Jobs

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — November 3, 2026 — Samford University generated $1.08 billion in statewide economic output during fiscal year 2025, supporting an estimated 7,646 jobs, $645.8 million in Alabama gross domestic product and $426.3 million in personal income, according to a new independent study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.

Homewood, AL · 6d

prepsnet.com

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Alabama High School Football: First Round Playoff Pairings

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The regular season is over, and the road to a state championship begins next week. The projected first-round pairings for the 2026 AHSAA and AISA football playoffs are set. Most games kick off Friday, Nov. 6, and four AISA games move up to Thursday, Nov. 5. Class 6A No. 1 Prattville and No. 2 Thompson headline a group of eight teams projected for first-round byes. Top-ranked Clay-Chalkville (5A), Fyffe (2A), Maplesville (1A), Briarwood (Double-A Private), Westbrook Christian (Single-A Private) and Patrician (AISA AAA) all project to open at home.

Alabama · 9d

thehomewoodstar.com

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9 Homewood High School students named National Merit semifinalists

For nine Homewood High School seniors, years of early mornings, challenging classes, late-night studying and countless questions answered correctly have added up to a distinction shared by fewer than 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Thatcher Firth, Ewan Pavy, Matthew Wang, Owens Cordell, Emma Rodgers, Engil Shanks, Hayes Fuhrman, Jackson...

Homewood, AL · 8d

vestaviavoice.com

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Rebels aiming for playoff success under new 6A format

The playoffs look a little different this fall for the Vestavia Hills High School football team, and the changes could work in the Rebels’ favor. The Alabama High School Athletic Association eliminated Class 7A as part of its latest reclassification, moving public schools back into six classes and placing private schools in their own divisions. Vestavia Hills now plays in Class 6A, Region 3, which looks much like the old 7A Region 3. Thompson, Hoover, Hewitt-Trussville, Oak Mountain, Tuscaloosa County and Prattville are still there, and Spain Park is back after two seasons in the old 6A.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 8d

vestaviavoice.com

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Vestavia Hills High students rally behind Prescott House for fall charity

For Vestavia Hills High School students, fall is a season filled with familiar traditions — homecoming floats, powder puff games, football, costumes, trunk-or-treat and school spirit. But this year, those traditions also have an important purpose: helping local children and families through Prescott House Child Advocacy Center. The VHHS...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 8d

Greenville Advocate

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LBW enrollment rises 21.6% since 2020

Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College continues to experience strong enrollment growth while contributing to a historic achievement across Alabama's community college system. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has achieved a significant milestone this semester, surpassing the 100,000-enrollment mark for students in credit-based programs. The ACCS has now experienced enrollment growth for six consecutive years, currently sitting at a 3% increase over the final Fall 2025 number.

Alabama · 7d

Tuscaloosa Thread

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Tuscaloosa City Schools Issue Strong Warning To Local Drivers

Tuscaloosa City Schools is warning drivers about a spike in illegal school bus passings. More people are blowing past stopped buses with their red lights flashing, putting kids at risk during pickup and dropoff.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 10d

AL.com

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HBCU students sound off on the Magic City Classic band rivalry

Alabama A&M and Alabama State students may be on opposite sides of the football at Legion Field on Oct. 31, but there’s at least one Magic City Classic event that unites them. Students said the “Fifth Quarter” marching band competition is everything. AL.com spoke with students from...

Birmingham, AL · 10d