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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.
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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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Abu Garcia High School Fishing – Lake Guntersville weigh-in (9/26/2026)
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Watch the weigh-in from the Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Columbia PFG event at Lake Guntersville on Sept. 26, 2026. Find complete results from this event here.
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Athens Intermediate School introduce pedal desks in classroom
Athens Intermediate School introduce pedal desks in classroom.
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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...
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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...
The Gadsden Times
West End-Sardis shows we still need rivalries in high school football | Donaldson
WALNUT GROVE — It wasn't hard to see how much a game not played for 17 years still mattered to West End football on Friday night. The west Etowah County rivalry between the Patriots and Sardis has been off the schedule since 2009 but was brought back this offseason as both coaches saw the importance of getting a game like this back on to the schedule. After a runaway second half, West End sealed the game with late defensive stands with three turnovers and a blocked punt in the final 15 minutes. The strong defensive showing, paired with three touchdowns from Brodi Mass, propelled the Patriots to a 34-12 win over their rivals. Which leaves one more question on the table. Why did it take so long to get this game back on the schedule? As the final buzzer, not much else mattered to the West End faithful that has stuck by its team during a rough stretch over the past few seasons. The players were hugging and jumping for joy and fans, many who played in the rivalry for the Patriots, now got to watch their sons celebrate a win over the Lions like they used to do. "To
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Scottsboro rolls past North Jackson in ‘Battle of the Valley’ Rivalry
STEVENSON, Ala. (WAFF) - The Scottsboro football team rolled past rival North Jackson 49-6 on Friday Night. The Wildcats’ win streak over the Chiefs improves to 8-0 in the last eight years. “We wanted to do this,” Scottsboro head coach Tyler Vann said. “We wanted the game to be...
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Arab Blasts Decatur 35-14, Race to 6-0 for First Time Since 1949
ARAB, AL – The Arab Arabian Knights turned homecoming night into a piece of school history Friday, rolling past the Decatur Red Raiders 35-14 at the Arab City Schools Sportsplex. The win pushed Arab to 6-0 for the first time since 1949, a milestone that had a program and its fans buzzing well into the night.
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Decatur making way for new Calhoun facilities
DECATUR, ALABAMA —Decatur is making progress on two new facilities for Calhoun Community College east of downtown to add to Calhoun’s growing footprint in the River City. Demolition is underway at the former site of Mi Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on 6th Avenue for what will be a new 200-bed dormitory for Calhoun students.
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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs defeats Holly Pond 28-8, improves to 5-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cold Springs built a 21-0 lead through three quarters and answered Holly Pond’s fourth-quarter touchdown with another score to secure a 28-8 victory Friday, Sept. 25, remaining unbeaten at 5-0. Ethan Day rushed for 79 yards for the Eagles, while Cason Alexander and Cooper Johnson added 49 yards apiece. Cold Springs held the Broncos scoreless until the fourth quarter, handing Holly Pond its third loss of the season. The Eagles limited Holly Pond to six yards on the game’s opening possession before putting together a 13-play scoring drive. Alexander finished the possession with a touchdown, and Cold Springs took a 7-0 lead. The Broncos’ next possession carried into the second quarter, but Holly Pond remained unable to reach the end zone. Day scored on a 20-yard run during the period, helping the Eagles extend their advantage to 14-0 at halftime. Cold Springs punted on its first possession of the second half, but an interception gave the Eagles the ball back. Day followed with another touchdown as Cold Springs pushed its lead to 21-0 in the third quarter. Holly Pond broke through in the fourth quarter when Miguel Garcia scored on a touchdown run. The Broncos added