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Alabama's winningest high school football coach retires after 38 years

A legendary Alabama high school football coach is ready to call it a career. Central-Clay County football coach Danny Horn is set to retire following a 38-year career as a coach, according to AL.com . Horn, 64, is the winningest high school football coach in state history. However, he felt like his time as a coach had come to an end following a 24-7 loss to Deshler in the first round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs. “I’m about on empty,” Horn said. “I’m just worn out.” Horn finishes his career with a 380-105 record to go along with eight state championships and a 55-game winning streak, the longest such in state history. With his retirement, Horn will not hold the distinction of the winningest coach in Alabama for long. Fyffe head coach Paul Benefield — the owner of the second-longest winning streak in state history — has his Red Devils still playing in the playoffs and is just two wins behind Horn. Another state championship for Benefield would also tie him with eight, tying Horn. Horn told AL.com the AHSAA not enforcing rules prohibiting recruiting and transfers played a role in his decision to step down. “I’m just tired

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High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoffs: First-Round Upsets, Results and Standouts

Alabama high school football playoff first-round results, including major upsets, Alexandria's narrow escape and standout performances across the state.

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The Montgomery Advertiser

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Picking every AHSAA football playoff second round game around Alabama

The Alabama high school football playoffs continue on with the second round of games this week. The new AHSAA football championship format starts with flag football title games on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The private school games are on Dec. 2 followed by the 1A and 4A games on Thursday. Friday will see the 2A and 5A games with the 3A and 6A wrapping the new five-day event on Saturday. The Gadsden Times' sportswriter Maxwell Donaldson went 83-21 in Round 1 picking every game across the state. Now, it's time for him to pick every second round game. Here are his predictions. Class 6A Hewitt-Trussville (7-4) at James Clemens (8-2) : Hewitt Trussville 42, James Clemens 14 Foley (7-4) at Auburn (7-3) : Auburn 24, Foley 14 Spain Park (7-4) at Prattville (10-0) : Prattville 35, Spain Park 14 Carver-Montgomery (7-4) at Daphne (7-3) : Daphne 21, Carver-Montgomery 14 Baker (6-5) at Central-Phenix City (9-1) : Central-Phenix City 35, Baker 14 Vestavia Hills (8-2) at Sparkman (9-2) ; Vestavia Hills 42, Sparkman 14 Opelika (5-5) at Fairhope (8-2) : Fairhope 21, Opelika 10 Hoover (5-6) at Thompson (8-1) : Thompson 28, Hoover 7 Class 5A Pike Road (8-3) at Homewood (10-1)

Alabama · 1d

blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

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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 · 12h
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CCHS fires Hughes after one season, looking for fifth coach in five years

Chilton County High School informed head football coach Thomas Hughes on Nov. 1 that it was firing the first-year coach. CCHS fired Hughes after a 1-9 season, and the new head coach in 2027 will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last five seasons, once it finds someone to take the job.

Chilton County, AL · 2d

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Alabama Department of Education posts 2025-26 report cards

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Education has released report card scores for each school district in the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a list of scores for school systems in central Alabama: Alabama’s overall report card score was 88. Scores for individual schools can be found here.

Alabama · 8h

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SGA Elections Committee announces Top 20 Miss Auburn 2027 candidates

Auburn, Ala. (EETV) –The Student Government Association Elections Committee announced the Top 20 candidates for Miss Auburn 2027 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, during a callout event on the back steps of Cater Hall. As a longstanding Auburn tradition, Miss Auburn serves as the official hostess of Auburn University. The...

Auburn, AL · 12h

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New Alabama law allows schools to hire veterans as teachers without a four-year degree

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A new Alabama law allows schools to hire eligible veterans as teachers, even without a four-year degree. State Rep. Rick Rehm, R-District 85, co-sponsored Senate Bill 149, which took effect Oct. 1. The law creates a temporary teaching certificate for veterans. They need at least four...

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WTVM

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 1d

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Alabama attorney general backs Florida law restricting certain classroom teachings

Which states are supporting Florida's law in the Supreme Court brief?. What specific concepts does Florida's law restrict professors from promoting?. Why do states argue professors should not have special First Amendment rights?. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined Kentucky in leading a 13-state brief asking the U.S. Supreme...

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Alabama Administrator Tonja Johnson Named First Black President Of Wisconsin's University System

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has tapped Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a senior vice chancellor in the University of Alabama System, to become the system's next president — and its first Black president. Johnson's appointment is set to begin on or about Jan. 1, 2027, when she becomes the 10th person to hold the role, overseeing 13 public universities.

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Alabama universities weigh joint response to federal higher ed questions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues. During a Monday meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents in Montgomery, Athens...

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Huntsville City Schools earns first A on Alabama State Report Card

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Schools earned an A on the Alabama State Report Card for the first time. The district achieved an overall score of 90 for the previous academic year. Leaders shared reactions on social media, congratulating students and faculty. Leaders said the achievement reflects years of...

Huntsville, AL · 6h

Shelby Reporter

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Calera High School cheerleaders win state championship

CALERA— On Nov. 9, Calera High School varsity cheerleaders were crowned the state champions of the 2026 AHSAA 5A small varsity gameday division. The team celebrated bringing the title back to their hometown by wearing brand new gold medals around their necks. In light of the championship, Calera High...

Calera, AL · 1d

WPMI

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Baldwin County schools celebrate first ever A on Alabama report card

BALDWIN COUNTY, AL. (NBC 15) — Baldwin County Public Schools earned its first A on Alabama’s state report card, with a score of 92 — up three points from last year’s 89. The score is the system’s highest since Alabama began issuing report cards. Baldwin County...

Baldwin County, AL · 6h

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Trojans surge past Oxford, host Boaz in Round 2

Muscle Shoals added another postseason win to its program history by topping Oxford 31-14 in the opening round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. Though the Trojans only led 10-7 at halftime, a second-half offensive surge powered the team past the Yellow Jackets. An 88-yard touchdown run by Lincoln Smothers...

Muscle Shoals, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Four University of Alabama students hold 4 of 5 state board seats for the Student Alabama Education Association

Four Alabama undergraduate students are leading the next generation of aspiring educators through statewide service and policy advocacy. Holding four out of the five state executive board positions on the Student Alabama Education Association, or SAEA, seniors Heaven Thomas and Emma Dagley, alongside juniors Isabella Nguyen and Ivy Grace Smith are leading the state’s largest professional […] The post Four University of Alabama students hold 4 of 5 state board seats for the Student Alabama Education Association appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 17h

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Auburn University’s New Urban Campus Blends History with Contemporary Academic Vitality

In downtown Birmingham, Ala., a 1914 architectural artifact found a second life as a vibrant satellite campus for Auburn University. Designed by Architect Harry Wheelock as the Hood & Wheeler Furniture Company building and later known as the Hood-McPherson Building, the 6-story structure served as a furniture showroom for more than seven decades.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

HPCwire

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University of Alabama Builds Statewide HPC Center with Dell Technologies

The University of Alabama’s new High Performance Computing Center will provide advanced computing and data infrastructure to accelerate research and education across Alabama. Nov. 11, 2026 — Dell Technologies has announced that The University of Alabama (UA) is deploying Dell high performance computing (HPC), AI and data infrastructure at the core of its new High Performance Computing Center.

Alabama · 1d

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Beyond the Numbers: The Students and Stories Behind Spring Hill College’s Nursing Success

In a state facing a projected shortage of 14,000 nurses by 2027, preparing for the next generation of healthcare has never been more significant. At Spring Hill College, that preparation is already making an impact, not only in the classroom, but in our community. For the second consecutive year, Spring...

Alabama · 1d