Juniper
Juniper, GA · Education
hbcubuzz.com
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.
hhjonline.com
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.
USA TODAY
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
AL.com
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.
citizenofeastalabama.com
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...
citizenofeastalabama.com
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.
opelikaobserver.com
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...
opelikaobserver.com
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.
thecolumbusceo.com
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.
citizenofeastalabama.com
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.
albanyceo.com
GSW Breaks Ground on New Science Building, Unveils Jeanette C. Mix Hall Name
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) broke ground Thursday, Aug. 27, on a new natural sciences building that will expand and modernize science education on campus. During the ceremony, the University announced the facility will be named Jeanette C. Mix Hall in recognition of the lasting impact Jeanette C. Mix and the Charles L. Mix Memorial Fund have had on GSW and the Americus community.
hhjonline.com
Harris County Defeats Manchester, 28-0
The Manchester High Blue Devils were to kickoff the season on Friday, Aug. 21 but Mother Nature had another idea and the game was rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 22 due to the extreme weather. Unfortunately, on Saturday the Blue Devils were defeated by the visiting Harris County High Tigers by a score of 28-0. While the Blue Devils were defeated by the higher classification team, Manchester players showed had moments of greatness with some explosive plays on offense and some solid defensive plays. With the first game out of the way, Coach Demota Prather and his team are looking to rebound this coming week.
MaxPreps
Flag Football Showdown: Central brings dynastic pedigree from Alabama
Three consecutive unbeaten seasons have established Central (Phenix City) as Alabama's gold standard and a national power in high school girls flag football. Central arrives at the inaugural MaxPreps Flag Football Showdown on Sept. 11-12 having ended 2025 with an active 57-game winning streak. Head coach Mitchell Holt's squad finished 20-0 last season, captured its third straight AHSAA state championship and finished ranked No. 2 nationally.
WTVM
Georgia Southwestern breaks ground on new natural science building
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Southwestern State University held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a new natural science building on campus. The building will serve future biology, nursing, chemistry and pre-engineering students. The name of the building was revealed at the ceremony. It will officially be known as Jeanette...
citizenofeastalabama.com
Central's upset dreams shattered, lose 41-14
No. 2 Central High’s hopes of knocking off top-ranked Thompson faded sharply on a crucial fourth-and-four with 34.5 seconds left in the first half at Trawick Field. Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn found senior running back CJ Crowley wide open in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown to shatter a 14-14 deadlock. From that moment on, the Warriors completely took over, scoring 27 unanswered points to deal Central a 41-14 defeat.
WRBL News 3
Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley talks about how an HBCU education altered his life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The United Negro College Fund kicked off its fundraising campaign Wednesday afternoon at Green Island Country Club. And the keynote speaker was Columbus Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley, a graduate of a Historically Black College and University. Justine Boyd, the assistant vice president of UNCF Atlanta, noted the significance of Hugley’s rise to […]