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Scottsboro High School principal and SRO credited with saving student who collapsed

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - A Scottsboro High School principal and school resource officer helped save the life of a student who collapsed during a senior tradition on campus. The student has since returned to the classroom. Student collapses during parking spot painting. Seniors were gathered on campus before school started...

Scottsboro, AL · 7d
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UAH gets over $3M to help students prepare for college, careers

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has secured a $3,231,252 federal GEAR UP grant that will serve about 700 students in Limestone and Marshall counties over the next six years.

Huntsville, AL · 6d

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UT Southern Climbs in Best Colleges Rankings

The University of Tennessee Southern has earned higher marks across the board in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, reflecting the university’s continued momentum as the University of Tennessee System’s newest campus. UT Southern rose to No. 43 in the Regional Colleges South category,...

Pulaski, TN · 7d
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Geraldine High School student suspended after statement interpreted as possible threat

A Geraldine High School student has been suspended after making a statement that could be interpreted as a threat to students and the school, according to the principal. In a message sent to parents Thursday, Principal Robert Richey said the statement was made Thursday afternoon. School administration and the school resource officer were made aware of the situation, and the student was interviewed.

Geraldine, AL · 8d
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OH SNAP: Albertville ends losing streak to Guntersville in state’s oldest rivalry

UNTERSVILLE — Alabama’s oldest rivalry between the Guntersville Wildcats and the Albertville Aggies clashed for the 112th time on Friday night at Isom-Reese field with the Aggies snapping a six-game losing streak over Guntersville with a 16-3 victory over the Wildcats. “I’m excited for the kids,” Albertville head...

Albertville, AL · 6d

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Blue Origin launches space manufacturing apprenticeship with Drake State

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Blue Origin in Huntsville launched its ATLAS Apprenticeship program Thursday in partnership with Drake State Technical College. It is the first Department of Labor-registered educational program designed exclusively for space manufacturing. The curriculum includes material that standard machinist training does not cover. The program currently offers...

Huntsville, AL · 8d

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Jags roll past James Clemens in regular season finale

Spain Park High School’s football team beat James Clemens 48-21 on Thursday night in its regular-season finale. Spain Park gained 467 total yards, 259 of them on the ground, and scored 34 straight points after James Clemens tied the game at 7-7 on a 93-yard kickoff return. Spain Park...

Hoover, AL · 7d

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Sheffield superintendent addresses allegation student took items from cars at away football game

SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield City Schools student was accused of taking items from cars parked at an away football game and putting them in his backpack, Superintendent Dr. Carlos Nelson said in a statement. Nelson said the incident happened on September 18 at Winston County High School. According...

Sheffield, AL · 8d

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PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s season ends with 42-14 loss to Cherokee County

CENTRE, Ala. – Fairview answered Cherokee County twice in the first quarter Friday night, but the Warriors scored 28 unanswered points to defeat the Aggies 42-14 in their Class 4A, Region 8 finale. The Aggies finished 5-4 overall and 4-4 in region play. Cherokee County capitalized on a Fairview turnover with a first-quarter touchdown and successful extra point to take a 7-0 lead. Ayden Batz returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, helping the Aggies tie the game at 7. The Warriors regained the lead at 14-7 with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. Easton Fitch answered with an 85-yard touchdown, and Fairview pulled even at 14 before the period ended. Those were the Aggies’ final points. Cherokee County added 14 points in the second quarter to take a 28-14 halftime lead, then scored 14 more in the third to extend the margin to 42-14. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. Fairview had been eliminated from playoff contention before Friday’s game. Guntersville’s victory over Brewer the previous week secured a 5-3 region finish, and the Wildcats held the head-to-head tiebreaker after defeating Fairview 7-3 on Sept. 11. Cherokee County finished the regular season 7-3 overall and 7-1 in Region

Centre, AL · 7d

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Bob Jones High School graduate reacts to Presidential Scholar selection

Arnav Maskey, a 2026 Bob Jones High School graduate, said he is proud to be selected as a 2026 Presidential Scholar.

Madison, AL · 9d

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PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls to No. 2 Scottsboro 49-14 in regular-season finale

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Good Hope returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but No. 2 Scottsboro answered with 35 consecutive points to defeat the Raiders 49-14 in their regular-season finale Friday, Oct. 30. The loss left Good Hope third in Class 4A, Region 8 at 6-2 and 7-3 overall, sending the Raiders on the road for the opening round of the playoffs. Scottsboro completed a 10-0 regular season and won the region championship with an 8-0 record. Parker Johnson gave Good Hope an immediate lead, returning the opening kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown just 10 seconds into the game. The Raiders led 7-0, but Scottsboro responded with a drive that ended on a 5-yard touchdown pass on fourth down to tie the score. Good Hope’s first offensive possession ended with an interception, and the Wildcats scored on a 44-yard touchdown pass on the next play to take a 14-7 lead in the first quarter. Penalties stalled the Raiders’ next possession, forcing a punt. Scottsboro followed with a 2-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter to extend its lead to 21-7. The Wildcats then recovered a Good Hope fumble on the ensuing kickoff and scored on an 8-yard run

Scottsboro, AL · 7d

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Florence school ranks in Top 5 Best Elementary Schools in Alabama: report

Kilby Laboratory School has ranked among the top 5 K-8 schools in the state, according to a spokesperson with the University of North Alabama.

Florence, AL · 9d

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Albertville snaps six game losing streak over Guntersville

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Albertville snapped the six game losing streak to Guntersville with the 16-3 victory. The Aggies and Wildcats met for the 112th time in week ten of the 2026 high school football season. Albertville shut out Guntersville in the second half for the victory in the state’s...

Albertville, AL · 7d

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5 things to know about Week 11 of high school football in the Huntsville area

Here are five things to know about the final week of the 2026 high school football regular season in the Huntsville area.

Huntsville, AL · 9d

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‘Population problem’: State school leaders say drop in student population could cause funding cuts

A drop in public schools’ student enrollment has state leaders racing to figure out solutions before funding gets cut.

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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High School cuts ribbon on new JROTC facility in Huntsville

Columbia High School is cutting the ribbon on a new JROTC facility.

Huntsville, AL · 8d

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Morgan County Schools audit finds over $5K missing from school, bookkeeper arrested

A bookkeeper at a school in Morgan County turned herself in to jail on Monday after an audit of bookkeeping logs.

Morgan County, AL · 10d

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Wallace State's "Tools of the Trade" attract 1,500 eighth graders to career fair

Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum was buzzing with activity Tuesday as the school hosted "Tools of the Trade," a career fair that introduced eighth graders from schools in Blount, Cullman and Winston County to careers. Several area businesses were represented along with representatives from various Wallace State academic programs. "A...

Cullman, AL · 10d

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Dual enrollment students enjoy day filled with local history

Vina High School teacher Richie Hester’s annual field trip for his dual enrollment history class isn’t just well-received by his students. It’s also a favorite for the other teachers and facilitators who make the trip. Hester’s dual enrollment course provides high school students six credit hours at...

Franklin County, AL · 9d

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Golden Tigers dispatch Austin 45-35 on Homecoming to finish region runner-up

The Russellville High School varsity football team (9-1, 6-1) ended the 2026 regular season Friday night with a 45-35 Homecoming victory over Austin High School (5-4, 5-2). It was a crucial result for the Golden Tigers as it clinched Class 5A Region 7’s second seed and secured Russellville’s right to host its first-round playoff game on Friday, November 6.

Russellville, AL · 11d