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'We need more students': University of Montevallo confronts financial challenges

MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBMA) — The University of Montevallo is working to strengthen its financial position and attract more students after reporting declining housing revenue and anticipated budget pressures, even as university leaders say its finances are stabilizing and additional spending cuts are not currently expected. During Friday's Board of...

Montevallo, AL · 1d
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Shelby Reporter

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Coosa Valley takes care of Evangel-Montgomery to advance to semifinals

HARPERSVILLE – The Coosa Valley Academy Rebels and the Evangel-Montgomery Lions met down in Montgomery just 14 days ago on Friday, Oct. 23, where the Rebels pulled off a 46-36 victory in a game that was close throughout. This AISA Class A quarterfinal playoff game was not as close,...

Harpersville, AL · 1d
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Boaz Rallies From 21-0 Deficit, Stops 2-Point Try to Edge Gardendale 28-27 in OT

BOAZ, AL — Boaz trailed Gardendale by three touchdowns midway through the second quarter. Then the Pirates scored 28 unanswered points and made one final goal-line stand in overtime. Boaz stopped Camaree Gooden short of the goal line on a 2-point conversion try to beat Gardendale 28-27 on Friday...

Boaz, AL · 1d
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Gadsden City's Sam Sollie leads Gadsden-area top performers with 5-TD game

Here are the Gadsden-area top performers from high school sports for the week of Nov. 1-6 from AHSAA football, flag football and basketball. Coaches: To nominate a top performer, email them to MDonaldson@usatodayco.com and sports@gadsdentimes.com by Friday at 10 p.m . Football Friday, Nov. 6 Boaz's Dayton Porter ran for 86 yards and two scores and caught 4 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 28-27 win over Gardendale. Sage Bennett caught 4 passes for 106 yards and ran for a touchdown. Cherokee County's Tatum Perry ran for 86 yards and two touchdowns in a 19-7 win over Shades Valley. Collinsville's Mason McAteer threw for 310 yards and threw for five touchdowns. Sylas Adams had 111 receiving yards and two scores. Gadsden City's Sam Sollie threw for 274 yards and five touchdowns in a 38-35 loss to Hewitt-Trussville. Dylan Perry caught 4 passes for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jakari Harris had 84 yards and a score. Geraldine's AJ Carter ran for a touchdown in a 13-8 loss to Curry. Hokes Bluff's Dean Morgan threw for two scores in a 49-14 loss to Lauderdale County. Piedmont's Jaxson Howard ran for 155 yards and three touchdowns and caught a

Gadsden, AL · 1d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Sports top performers led by Bibb County's Brayden Cash for 5 TDs, 415 yards

High school football and flag football teams in Alabama kicked off the first round of the AHSAA playoffs this week. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, athletes around West Alabama worked hard as teams battled to keep their postseason hopes alive and advance to the second round. Each week, The Tuscaloosa News recognizes some of the area's top high school athletes for their performances. Here are West Alabama's top performers from the opening round of the 2026 AHSAA football and flag football playoffs. 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: Tuscaloosa Academy ousts Coosa Christian from AHSAA football playoffs SCORES: West Alabama high school football final scores from AHSAA playoffs, Round 1 Football Friday, Nov. 6 Aliceville's KaVonte Dedrick rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on six carries and added six receiving yards, seven tackles and a forced fumble. Aliceville's Malachi Burden ran for 35 yards and a touchdown off of seven carries, returned a kickoff 82 yards and recorded five tackles. Aliceville's Jamilan Pruitt led the defense with 12 tackles. Aliceville's Kelvin Eddins recorded nine tackles,

Bibb County, AL · 22h

Shelby Reporter

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Shelby County falls at Eufaula to finish season

EUFAULA – The Shelby County Wildcats did not repeat last season’s road heroics to open the playoffs, but a solid effort to finish closed out a memorable career for the Class of 2027. The Eufaula Tigers defeated Shelby County 35-14 on Nov. 6 at Eufaula High School in...

Eufaula, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Jax State Student Workers and Union Advocates Call for $10 Minimum Hourly Wage

JACKSONVILLE, AL — United Campus Workers–Jax State (UCW-Jax State) and Friends of the Union–Jax State (FOTU) are calling on Jacksonville State University to increase its minimum student worker wage to $10 per hour, citing concerns about compensation, student retention and the rising cost of living. The organizations announced their proposal following the university Board of […] The post Jax State Student Workers and Union Advocates Call for $10 Minimum Hourly Wage appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 18h

Shelby Reporter

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Two Spain Park seniors named semifinalists for prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program

HOOVER – Two Spain Park High School seniors have earned national recognition for their academic achievements, leadership and community service after being named semifinalists for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Hillty Tran and Stella Wilson are among just 23 Alabama students selected as semifinalists and 1,227 nationwide, representing a...

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Hoover council to consider new private K-8 school on Alabama 119

The Hoover City Council on Monday plans to consider Trinity Presbyterian Church’s request to open a K-8 school on the church property across Alabama 119 from Tattersall Park. The council also will consider a request from Inkana Development to allow a two-story, indoor climate-controlled self-storage facility at 4548 Valleydale...

Hoover, AL · 1d

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Football Friday: Rebels back at home

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Vestavia Hills begins its Class 6A playoff run Friday night, as the Rebels host Huntsville. For updates throughout Friday nights and all season, follow sports editor Kyle Parmley on...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

WBRC

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Football forfeit amid new AHSAA playoff format

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Alabama administrator named Universities of Wisconsin president

A longtime University of Alabama System administrator has been selected as the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Oct. 30 voted unanimously to appoint Tonjanita "Tonja" L. Johnson as the system's next president. Johnson, 57, currently serves as senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Alabama System, a position she has held since 2019. She is expected to begin her new role on or about Jan. 1. Johnson oversees academic and student affairs across the UA System, including academic planning, student success initiatives, institutional research and statewide policy development. She also serves as a liaison to the UA System board of trustees and represents Alabama's public universities before government agencies and national higher education organizations. "I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board of Regents has placed in me and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin," Johnson said in a statement. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state's future." Johnson will become the 10th president of the Universities of Wisconsin, which includes 13 public universities and serves more than 160,000 students statewide. More:

Wisconsin · 5d

AL.com

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Check out the complete 2026 AHSAA first-round playoff schedule

The AHSAA playoffs open with one game Thursday and a full slate on Friday.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

birminghamtimes.com

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BBA’s Magic City HBCU Breakfast Highlights Workforce Development, Talent Retention

Business and community leaders gathered in Birmingham last week to discuss how Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities can help shape the state’s workforce, strengthen economic development and create opportunities for the next generation of professionals. The Birmingham Business Alliance hosted its 2026 Magic City HBCU Breakfast on...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

BroBible

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New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent

St. John Paul II is choosing to bow out of the high school football playoffs in Alabama. It has decided to forfeit its upcoming game against Brairwood Christian to preserve the health and safety of its student-athletes. There are not enough players available to compete. As a result, the Lions will advance to the next […] The post New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent appeared first on BroBible.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

thehomewoodstar.com

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Football Friday: Patriots start playoff run

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Homewood and John Carroll are back in action Friday night, as the playoffs begin. Homewood hosts Theodore and John Carroll travels to Randolph. For updates throughout Friday night and...

Homewood, AL · 2d

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Homewood basketball opens the season with victory over Moody

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) – The high school boys and girls basketball seasons tipped off in Alabama on Thursday. Homewood defeated Moody 54-33 to open the 2026-27 season. The Patriots are coming off an Elite Eight appearance under head coach Elijah Garrison. Watch the full highlights above.

Homewood, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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Applications open for 2027 Shelby County NAACP/MLP scholarship

MONTEVALLO – Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship program aimed at supporting Shelby County high school seniors committed to racial justice and community leadership. The Shelby County branch of the NAACP and the Montevallo Legacy Project opened applications on Sunday, Nov. 1 for their 2027 joint scholarship...

Shelby County, AL · 3d

birminghamtimes.com

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Birmingham City Schools Named Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion by Scholastic

This week, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), a coalition of 81 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems, announced Birmingham City Schools as the sixth annual winner of the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award.

Birmingham, AL · 5d

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Alabama Approves National Anthem Mandate In Schools

Alabama voters approved a state constitutional amendment requiring their public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once per week, making it the first state to establish such a requirement. Key Facts. The measure received 58.6% support while 41.4% were against it when the Associated Press called the contest...

Alabama · 4d