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THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: No. 15 Bainbridge visits Spencer in crucial region 1-AAAA matchup
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - High school football is taking over Columbus a day early this week. WTVM’s Sports Overtime Game of the Week returns on a special Thursday night as the No. 15 Bainbridge Bearcats (1-2) travel to face the Spencer Greenwave (1-2) in a highly consequential GHSA Region 1-AAAA clash.
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Trammell Scholarship Established at Mercer
Menlia Trammell of Luthersville has established a scholarship at Mercer University in memory of her husband, Dr. Robert “Bob” Trammell. Dr. Bob Trammell was a college professor and university administrator. In retirement, he moved back to his hometown of Luthersville where he served as mayor from 1999 until his death in 2016.
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GSW Ranked Third Best Rural College in Nation
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was named the third best college for rural America in a national ranking by Washington Monthly, recognizing GSW for its affordability, social mobility and impact on Georgia’s workforce. The ranking began with more than 1,000 rural colleges across the country, focusing on four-year nonprofit...
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Auburn launches new AI course for business leaders in Birmingham
As AI (artificial intelligence) becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it’s transforming everything from the way we search for information to the ways businesses operate, make decisions and plan for the future. Now, businesses—and the people who run them—have the opportunity to tap into AI in ways that are responsible, effective and strategic.
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AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend prompts security response at Smiths Station High School
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - A viral TikTok trend using an AI-generated version of Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat to spread disturbing messages has reached Smiths Station High School, prompting a response from school officials and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Trend originated overseas. The trend started...
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Alabama High School Football: Phenix City Central opens regional play with win
The Alabama high school football season is officially entering the business end of the season. After a dominant win over one of the most dominant teams in the state, Phenix City Central (Ala.) went 2-1 on the season, opening up regional play with a victory over JAG (Ala.) After reaching the class 7A semifinals, falling in a one-score game to the undisputed number one team in Alabama high school football, Thompson (Ala.), the Red Devils finished the 2025 season with a perfect regional record. Ahead of this season, Central was reclassified from 7A Region 2 to 6A Region 2. READ MORE: Phenix City ...
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Fort Valley State’s Choir Just Made Stellar Awards History
Fort Valley State University’s choir took home the very first HBCU Choir of the Year award, and the win came with tears in the balcony and a moment nobody on stage saw coming. The ensemble, featuring Loren Michelle and Tiffany Boone, beat out choirs from Howard, Morgan State, NC A&T and Southern University to claim the inaugural category at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. For a program built from two smaller campus groups just five years ago, it’s a full-circle moment.
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FRA Wildcats Defeated in Overtime
The Flint River Academy (FRA) Wildcats gave a valiant effort against the much larger school and its Calvary Christian Knights but were defeated in overtime by a score of 21-14. Friday night Flint River hit the road for the first away game of the season and took on Calvary Christian (Class AAAA) in Columbus.
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Kinley Rasmus turns LLWS stardom into success on flag football field
While Kinley Rasmus and her Alabama team's Little League World Series experience didn't end the way they had hoped, she wasted little time getting back to work. This time, however, it was in a different sport. After a record-breaking week in Williamsport, Penn., Rasmus made her debut for the No. 1 high school flag football team in the country, Central-Phenix City, on Monday, Sept. 1. Tthe 12-year-old spent time at quarterback in her first game, completing 4-of-5 passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns as the Red Devils cruised to a 63-0 win over Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG). The victory was Central's 60th straight and its third shutout of the season. The Red Devils haven't lost since November 2022, meaning no player on this year's roster has ever experienced a loss with the team. Although Rasmus is the youngest player on the roster, she is far from a newcomer. For the past two years, she has served as the manager for both Central's flag football and softball teams, waiting for her opportunity to finally take the field. “It’s finally time,” USA TODAY Sports' First Team All-America receiver Savannah Sevier said of Rasmus' debut. “I’m excited that she can play this
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Kinley Rasmus helps Central-Phenix City push flag football win streak to 60 games
Central-Phenix City opened its Class 6A, Region 2 schedule at home with a 63-0 win over JAG, extending its winning streak to 60 games. The streak is believed to be a girls flag football national record, although the National Federation of State High School Associations has not yet published flag football team records.
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Glenwood shows big play ability in win over Brookstone
A combination of special teams’ play, a ball-hawking defense that intercepted three Brookstone High passes and an outstanding ground game proved to be the winning formula for Glenwood School last week as the Gators swamped the Cougars 49-19 at Sammy Howard Field. For the second week in a row...
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RCHS grad receives Alabama Power scholarship
Kennedy Tyner, a Russell County High School graduate, has been recognized statewide for her academic dedication and leadership. Tyner has been named a recipient of a $2,500 scholarship through the inaugural Community Scholars Program, funded by the Alabama Power Foundation. She graduated from Russell County High School in May and plans to attend The University of Alabama this fall to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
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Glenwood explodes past Brookstone in home opener
SMITHS STATION — A week after earning a weather-shortened win at Lee-Scott Academy, rain could only delay the inevitable for Glenwood School (2-0) in a 49-19 victory over Brookstone School (0-3) at The Swamp on Friday, Aug. 28. After weather pushed the opening kickoff back 45 minutes, Zayden Hart...
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Opelika spoils Glenwood’s flag football coming-out party
SMITHS STATION — Despite being a first-year program, Glenwood School’s fledgling flag football team had no problem scheduling David-versus-Goliath matchups. However, the proverbial stone never struck its mark after Opelika High School used a flurry of second-quarter scoring to take down the Lady Gators (0-1) 19-0 in The Swamp on Aug. 26.
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Local leader, Columbus State Advocate Steve Butler Honored by USG for Exemplary Service to Higher Ed
Stephen Turner “Steve” Butler, a retired corporate executive and dedicated Columbus State University supporter, was honored by the University System of Georgia with its 2026 Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni & Distinguished Friends Award at the USG Foundation’s annual gala on Saturday, Aug. 22. This award recognizes individuals who exhibit exceptional character, achievement and commitment to higher education in Georgia, serving as role models that uplift the entire university system.
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Nothing politically correct about PC's rout of PC
In the first-ever meeting between the two schools, Phenix City’s Central High dominated Pell City High with a commanding 54-3 victory at Pete Rich Stadium. The Red Devils were unstoppable from the opening kickoff, scoring on seven of their first eight offensive possessions and adding a special teams touchdown. Pell City's only points came from an early field goal after a 92-yard kickoff return set their offense up inside the Central 6-yard line.