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The Tuscaloosa News

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Last-minute hook-and-lateral propels Hillcrest football to AHSAA playoff win over Saraland

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Jasper's New $100M Career Academy Opens, Can Serve Up to 2,100 Students

A new $100 million career and technical education campus has opened in Jasper, giving high schoolers from two school systems hands-on training in everything from diesel mechanics to cybersecurity. The Heman Drummond Center of Innovation can serve up to 2,100 students from the Walker County School System and the Jasper City School System, offering programs that range from welding and precision machining to health sciences and cosmetology.

Jasper, AL · 1d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoff Final Scores, Results - November 13

The 2026 Alabama high school football playoffs continued on Friday, and High School On SI has final scores. Full Alabama High School Football Scoreboard Alabam

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

Alabama · 2d

Tide 100.9

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Hillcrest Stuns Saraland on Last-Second Hook-and-Ladder

Hillcrest erased years of playoff heartbreak against Saraland, pulling off a stunning last-second comeback to remain unbeaten and advance to the third round.

Saraland, AL · 23h

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51 years after eliminating school segregation in its system, Russellville City Schools finally dismissed from decades-old lawsuit

A lawsuit filed more than 63 years ago against multiple boards of education in Alabama, including Russellville City Schools, was finally dismissed recently, even though the system has been in compliance for 50 years with the allegations raised against it. Anthony T. Lee, et al, along with the United States...

Russellville, AL · 3d

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Report Card Day a memorable one for Franklin County Schools

Report card day was a special one for Franklin County Schools Superintendent of Education Greg Hamilton as the Alabama Department of Education's 2025-26 state report cards were released Thursday, as five of the system's nine schools received 'A' overall grades. The entire Franklin County Schools system received an overall 89,...

Franklin County, AL · 2d

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Following Years of Progress, Birmingham School Board Gives Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan Favorable Evaluation

The Birmingham Board of Education on Tuesday gave Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan a favorable annual review in an evaluation weighted heavily toward measurable outcomes for students and Birmingham City Schools. Board member Leticia Harvill, who chairs the superintendent’s evaluation committee, said Sullivan met expectations on both the district’s measurable achievements...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Four Jasper High Athletes Sign to Compete at Collegiate Level

Four Jasper High School student-athletes celebrated the next chapter of their athletic careers as they signed to compete at the collegiate level. Track and field athletes Cinthia Marquez and Mattie Harless will continue their careers at Wallace State Community College and the University of Montevallo, respectively. Volleyball players Katie Claire Gann and Mia Harbin will take their talents to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Gadsden State Community College, respectively.

Jasper, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison shuts out Sulligent 53-0 to reach Class 1A quarterfinals

ADDISON, Ala. – Addison scored on its opening possession and went on to defeat Sulligent 53-0 Friday night in the second round of the Class 1A football playoffs. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 2 in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 1A poll, improved to 12-0. Sulligent finished 7-5. Addison forced Sulligent to punt after an eight-play opening possession. Quarterback Elijah Roberts then scored on a 64-yard quarterback draw to put the Bulldogs ahead 6-0. The conversion attempt failed. Another defensive stop limited the Blue Devils to four plays and a punt. Zane Smith scored on a 21-yard run, and Roberts ran in the 2-point conversion for a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. Roberts connected with Smith for a 28-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Conner Lane’s extra point extended the lead to 21-0. Judah Wilkins returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown shortly before halftime. Lane added the extra point, and Addison took a 28-0 lead into the break. Joey Wilson scored on a 13-yard run in the third quarter to make it 34-0. Roberts later found Wilkins for a 13-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 40-0. Both conversion attempts failed. Addison increased its lead to

Addison, AL · 1d

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Phaedra Manuel of Hoover Crowned Miss University of Alabama Birmingham 2027

Phaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at BirminghamPhaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham. Manuel was crowned Sunday, Nov. 8, during the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America. She will represent UAB at the state Miss Alabama competition.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Birmingham City Schools score rises to 79, but three schools still earn F grades

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools raised its score on Alabama’s latest state report card to 79, a two-point increase from the previous year. The district remains at a C, and Superintendent Mark Sullivan said it is six-tenths of a point away from a B. The district’s overall...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Decatur City Schools joins national lawsuit against social media companies

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur City Schools is joining a national lawsuit against several major social media companies. The lawsuit claims the platforms are addictive, harm students’ mental health and create distractions in schools. School board members also told the Decatur Daily that social media makes bullying worse. Muscle...

Decatur, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont’s season ends with 27-0 loss to Fayette County

VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s playoff run ended Friday night with a 27-0 loss to Fayette County in the second round of the Class 3A football playoffs. The Eagles finished 7-5 after earning their first playoff victory since 1993 a week earlier. Fayette County improved to 10-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals. Vinemont intercepted a pass on Fayette County’s opening possession, according to the MaxPreps scoring log kept by Brayden Baker. The Eagles punted on the ensuing series. The Tigers took over at their own 11-yard line and scored on a touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead. Fayette County then recovered a Vinemont fumble at the Eagles’ 20. Another touchdown pass and an extra point extended the lead to 14-0 before the end of the first quarter. Vinemont stopped the Tigers on fourth down in the second quarter, but Fayette County later added a rushing touchdown. The extra point made it 21-0, which remained the score at halftime. The Tigers added 6 points in the third quarter to extend the lead to 27-0. Neither team scored in the fourth. The loss ended Vinemont’s three-game winning streak. The Eagles had beaten Glencoe 28-21 and Susan Moore 12-7 before their 16-8 first-round

Vinemont, AL · 1d

People

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Elementary School Turns Donated Clothes into Stylish Free Boutique Where Kids in Need Can ‘Shop’ for Outfits (Exclusive)

The space is designed to resemble an upscale clothing boutique, complete with shopping bags and tissue paper

Northport, AL · 8h

The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope, Vinemont and Addison to host playoff games as Cold Springs visits Lexington

CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont will play for its first state quarterfinal berth since 1993 on Friday, Nov. 13, when Fayette County visits for the first football meeting between the schools. Good Hope also gets its first home game of the postseason, against ninth-ranked Deshler. Cold Springs travels to Lexington for a meeting of 10-win teams, and unbeaten Addison hosts Sulligent with their all-time series tied at three wins apiece. All four second-round games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs kick off at 7 p.m. Central. Rankings are from the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s final regular-season poll. Class 4A — No. 9 Deshler (9-2) at Good Hope (8-3) Good Hope and Deshler meet for the first time Friday at James W. Shabel Stadium. The Tigers went 7-0 in Region 7, including a 55-14 win at West Point, and held Central of Clay County to one touchdown in a 24-7 first-round victory. The Raiders earned their home date with a 24-21 double-overtime win at Fairfield. Parker Johnson’s 15-yard touchdown run helped Good Hope build a 14-0 lead, but Fairfield tied the game in regulation and answered Karson Hollis’ touchdown in the first overtime. An interception on Fairfield’s next possession gave

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Higgins, Davis and Wilson to represent Russellville in 68th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic

On Thursday, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced the coaching staffs and rosters for the 68th North-South All-Star Football Classic to be played next month. This year’s contest will feature three Golden Tigers on the North sideline: First-year Russellville head coach Darrell Higgins, who will be the head...

Russellville, AL · 1d

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Football Recap: Addison Extends Winning Streak to 11 + How To Watch

Addison had won 10 straight games and Elijah Roberts did his part to make it 11 on Friday. The Bulldogs blew past the Fayetteville Wolves, posting a 55-13 win thanks in part to Roberts, who rushed for 78 yards and 3 scores, and also threw for 266 yards and 3 TDs while averaging 12.7 yards per attempt. The three rushing touchdowns tied his high from August 28th vs. Lynn.

Addison, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman City Schools earns 97 on Alabama State Report Card

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman City Schools earned a score of 97 on the 2026 Alabama State Report Card, an increase from 96 in 2025 and the highest score in the school system’s history since the state report card system began in 2018. The latest results reflect a consistent upward trajectory for Cullman City Schools, with the system’s score increasing from 91 in 2022 to 94 in 2023, 95 in 2024, 96 in 2025 and now 97 in 2026. “This sustained progress reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, high expectations and providing students with the knowledge and skills they need for future success,” the system said in a media release. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff credited the achievement to the dedicated educators and supportive families who make Cullman City Schools special. “The rubber meets the road in the classroom, and our teachers deserve tremendous credit for the progress we continue to make. We have amazing teachers who work hard every day to challenge our students, build relationships and make sure every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are also blessed with strong families who partner with our schools and reinforce the importance of education at home. When you combine amazing teachers, supportive

Cullman, AL · 14h

The Tuscaloosa News

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Top performers led by Northside's Brayden Billings with flag football domination

The AHSAA fall and winter sports seasons are crossing paths around West Alabama . Local football and flag football teams continued their pursuit of state championships in the second round of the AHSAA playoffs , and boys and girls basketball programs kickstarted their 2026-27 seasons. The Tuscaloosa News recognizes the area's top high school student-athletes every week. Here are the top performers from Nov. 7-13 around West Alabama. Coaches: To submit to our top performers list and Athlete of the Week contests, email information to sports@tuscaloosanews.com by 11 p.m. the night of your game. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Hillcrest football stays alive in AHSAA playoffs with thriller vs Saraland RAMS: Northside flag football's volunteer coaches provide opportunity, state title hopes Football Friday, Nov. 13 American Christian Academy's Drew Jackson completed 7-of-9 passes for 191 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-7 win over Lee-Scott Academy. American Christian Academy's Brandon Garth Jr. rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. American Christian Academy's Anthony Leon caught three passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns, including a 91-yard score. American Christian Academy's Kaden May rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown on five carries, including a 67-yard scoring run. American Christian

Tuscaloosa, AL · 21h