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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 · 2d
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The Alabama Town So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone

Here’s a sentence you don’t hear very often: your Social Security check might actually be enough. Not enough to survive with careful rationing and a lot of crossed fingers. Enough to actually live, comfortably, in a real community with real amenities, real food, and real neighbors who know...

Russellville, AL · 11d
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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 · 16h

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The Franklin Free Press announces its 2026 All-Franklin County Volleyball Team

Franklin Free Press All-Franklin County Volleyball First Team. The Franklin Free Press is pleased to announce its 2026 All-Franklin County Volleyball Team. The team was selected by the FFP staff based on nominations and information provided by the head coaches. The Coach of the Year was voted on by the coaches.

Franklin County, AL · 3d
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North Alabama fights hard, falls short of massive hoops upset of Oklahoma

The North Alabama Lions lost a hard fought game on Monday night and fell short of what would have been perhaps the biggest win in their men’s basketball program history. […] The post North Alabama fights hard, falls short of massive hoops upset of Oklahoma appeared first on 256 Today .

Florence, AL · 1d

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Reynolds leaps, EQ points flip flop on Day 1 at Guntersville

As Nathan Reynolds gazed out at Lake Guntersville after landing 19 pounds, 6 ounces on Day 1 of the 2026 Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Guntersville presented by Bass Pro Shops, the magnitude of the moment seemed to wash over him. The waters of this Tennessee River reservoir...

Guntersville, AL · 1d

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Muscle Shoals City Council recaps Nov. 2 meeting

Muscle Shoals City Council Meeting Recap – November 2, 2026. The Council approved the economic development findings and development agreement for Lackey Crossing, LLC, a proposed retail development at the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and Alabama Highway 20. The approximately 220,000-square-foot project represents an estimated $60 million investment, with the City contributing up to $20 million. The City’s contribution would not take effect until the developer has secured its tenants and is ready to begin construction. The project currently has six tenants with signed letters of intent, and groundbreaking is anticipated in May 2027, with an expected opening in Summer 2028.

Muscle Shoals, AL · 1d

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Deshler tops Central Clay County, will play at Good Hope next round

The Deshler Tigers are on to another round after opening the 2026 AHSAA Class 4A playoffs with a 24-7 win over Central Clay County. Late in the opening quarter Dayton Sandford forced a fumble that was recovered by Phoenix Carpenter at the Central 39. This set up a 35-yard touchdown...

Tuscumbia, AL · 1d

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UNA hosts annual Marching Band Extravaganza

The University of North Alabama hosted its annual Marching Band Extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 7, and welcomed hundreds of middle and high school band students from across the region. The university has been organizing the event for 16 years, giving student musicians the opportunity to perform alongside the award-winning Marching Pride....

Florence, AL · 2d

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Decatur’s Historic Christmas Tour of Homes returns this December

The annual holiday tradition opens the doors of historic homes and churches in Old Decatur and Albany for an afternoon of seasonal tours and festivities.

Decatur, AL · 19h

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Alabama, Auburn headline Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, announced today the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama, and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama on Tuesday, March 9, followed by Auburn against Samford on...

Auburn, AL · 2d

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DITR: RB Jabarie Wiggins, West Morgan High School (Trinity, AL)

Jabarie is a 5’11 200-pound RB out of West Morgan High School in Trinity Alabama. Jabarie has a 3.4 GPA and a elite skillet to compliment his IQ. He has lightning speed to take it the distance on any carry while also being a physical runner who can power his way through a defense. Defensive coordinators do not like scheming against this elusive back.

Trinity, AL · 1d

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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

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Tuscumbia Honors Veterans with Annual Parade and Ceremony

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - Tuscumbia celebrated veterans this morning with a Veterans Day Parade and ceremony following. Tracy Hogan says seeing the crowd at the Veterans Day parade made his day. He’s grateful to see people still honoring those who served. Hogan was drafted into the U.S. Army in...

Tuscumbia, AL · 1d

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Downtown Decatur kicks off Christmas season with Merry Mile, tree lighting Thursday

The holiday season officially begins in Downtown Decatur Thursday night (Nov. 12), with the start of the Merry Mile, featuring a Downtown Christmas Open House and the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Downtown businesses will stay open until 8 p.m. with holiday sales, special promotions, new merchandise and complimentary treats...

Decatur, AL · 21h

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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 2d