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Matt Kemp, Montgomery Christian School

“Teaching has always been about people,” Matt shares. As the middle school English Language Arts teacher at Montgomery Christian School, he has the privilege of helping students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. The middle school currently serves sixth and seventh grades, with eighth grade joining next academic year. This year, Matt teaches ELA, a creative writing elective for sixth and seventh graders, and seventh-grade Civics.

Montgomery, AL · 4d
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The Tuscaloosa News

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West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings ahead of AHSAA playoffs

The road to the 2026 AHSAA football state championships begins this week as West Alabama teams prepare for the first round of the playoffs . With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the stakes are higher for teams hoping to keep their seasons alive and make a run at a state title. Here's a look at our final West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings until the conclusion of the AHSAA playoffs and state championships in December. Note: These weekly rankings weigh performance, talent, strength of competition and each team’s realistic path toward a state championship, balancing postseason potential with the difficulty of the classification in which a team competes. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside MORE: Alabama high school football Week 10 schedule for Tuscaloosa area AHSAA football Round 1 playoff rankings from West Alabama 1. Hillcrest (9-0, Class 5A, Region 3) The Patriots enjoyed an extra week of rest before the postseason after their regular-season finale against Daphne was canceled. This week: vs. Stanhope Elmore. 2. American Christian Academy (9-1, Double A, Region 2) The Patriots burst a 14-year drought with a 37-21 win over Northside, ending the Rams'

Alabama · 3d

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Alabama chancellor selected as new UW president

(The Center Square) – There will soon be a new president at the University of Wisconsin. University regents recently announced they have hired Tonjanita Johnson as the school's new president. Johnson comes to the UW from the University of Alabama, where she served as the senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. She replaces Jay Rothman who was forced out in April. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state’s future," Johnson said in a statement. "I look forward to working with our chancellors, faculty, staff, students, elected leaders and partners across Wisconsin to ensure that our universities remain engines of opportunity, innovation and economic vitality." The university did not say how much Johnson will be paid, but Rothman was making $600,000 a year as UW president. Johnson will start as university president early next year. She will assume control of a university system that is facing some serious challenges. The UW, also on Friday, released its official enrollment numbers for the new school year. "Overall enrollment totaled 164,579 in fall 2026, according to 10th day enrollment figures, a decrease of 1,233 students, or 0.7%, from fall 2025," the university said in

Wisconsin · 4d

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Auburn teacher overcomes tragic loss to inspire students

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Whether dressing up for Homecoming or celebrating Halloween in full Western gear, Courtnei Harper will do whatever it takes to bring joy and energy into her classroom at East Samford School. Now in her second year at East Samford and her sixth year in education, Harper...

Auburn, AL · 4d
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Alabama public school spending lost ground to inflation, new data show

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama public schools spent more money per student last year, but rising costs wiped out the increase. Newly released state spending records show schools spent an average of $13,629 per K-12 student during the 2024-25 school year, about $130 more than the previous year. After accounting for inflation, however, spending actually fell by about $102 per student.

Alabama · 3d

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Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Round 1 Preview

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The road to a state championship starts now. The Alabama High School Football Playoffs are here, and we’re breaking down the biggest first-round matchups across our area on this week’s Big Friday Kickoff Podcast. From undefeated Gulf Shores hosting Ramsay in a rematch of...

Mobile, AL · 4d

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Discover student opportunities at Montgomery Public School Magnet Fair

This Thursday, MPS is hosting the Magnet Fair for prospect students to explore unique education programs.

Montgomery, AL · 3d

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Elmore and Autauga County football teams secure postseason bids

High school football teams from Elmore and Autauga counties have secured their places in the postseason. They are now preparing for what looks like an exciting playoff run in both the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA). Prattville leads the local teams, earning...

Elmore County, AL · 4d

Alabama Reflector

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School counseling becomes issue in Alabama state school board races

Two Republican nominees for Alabama State Board of Education have called for changes to the state’s school counseling program.  Cathi Bradford, the GOP nominee for Alabama State Board of Education District 6, and Emily Jones, the Republican nominee for Alabama State Board of Education District 8, have both called for limits to a process known […]

Alabama · 5d

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Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences names academic center after Governor Kay Ivey

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences announced October 29 that its academic center will bear Governor Kay Ivey’s name, recognizing her leadership in establishing Alabama’s first residential public high school dedicated to preparing students for health care careers. The ceremony brought Ivey together with the school’s inaugural students...

Alabama · 4d

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Alabama Virtual Schools: From A to F on State Report Card

TL;DR: Alabama’s public virtual schools show wide gaps in overall grades, graduation and career readiness. The State’s current roster lists 18 schools, but the latest posted overall ratings cover 2024–25 and do not provide a grade for every school. Alabama’s virtual public schools show a mixed record:...

Alabama · 5d

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Malone powers Glenwood past Loachapoka

SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Loachapoka High School 27-21 in overtime Oct. 29, giving the Gators (5-5) a win on senior night in their final guaranteed game at Sammy Howard Field. Trey Claridy scored on a keeper with 26 seconds remaining to...

Loachapoka, AL · 4d

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November 2026: Education Matters – Autauga County Schools

As we turn the page to November and the holiday season draws near, I am continuously reminded of how blessed we are to live and learn in Autauga County. November is naturally a season of reflection and gratitude, and as I look around our school system, I have so much to be thankful for.

Autauga County, AL · 4d

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Samford University Generates $1.08B Economic Impact, Supports 7,646 Alabama Jobs

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — November 3, 2026 — Samford University generated $1.08 billion in statewide economic output during fiscal year 2025, supporting an estimated 7,646 jobs, $645.8 million in Alabama gross domestic product and $426.3 million in personal income, according to a new independent study by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama.

Homewood, AL · 3d

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Alabama High School Football: First Round Playoff Pairings

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The regular season is over, and the road to a state championship begins next week. The projected first-round pairings for the 2026 AHSAA and AISA football playoffs are set. Most games kick off Friday, Nov. 6, and four AISA games move up to Thursday, Nov. 5. Class 6A No. 1 Prattville and No. 2 Thompson headline a group of eight teams projected for first-round byes. Top-ranked Clay-Chalkville (5A), Fyffe (2A), Maplesville (1A), Briarwood (Double-A Private), Westbrook Christian (Single-A Private) and Patrician (AISA AAA) all project to open at home.

Alabama · 7d

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Five students named ‘The Josephines’

Five Lowndes County students have been selected as “The Josephines” part of the Elmore Bolling Initiative’s third Biennial Gala. The program awarded scholarships to the graduating seniors from Central High School and The Calhoun School in honor of the initiative’s founder, author Josephine Bowling McCall. The 2026 scholarship recipients are, from Central High School, The Josephine Promise Scholarship winner Corey Matthews, The Josephine Truth Scholarship winner Labria Foster and The Josephine Honor Scholarship winner Tytiana White. The Calhoun School recipients are The Josephine Legacy Scholarship winner Ashton Coleman and The Josephine Justice Scholarship winner Ladarious Rudolph.

Lowndes County, AL · 5d

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November 2026: Education Matters – Elmore County Schools

We are proud to announce we have six schools in the candidacy phase of our International Baccalaureate (IB) program: Coosada Elementary, Airport Road Intermediate, Millbrook Middle, Wetumpka Elementary, Wetumpka Middle, and The EDGE! Limited openings will be available at each school, and applications will be available in January. Students from both inside and outside Elmore County may apply. Students who live outside the county will be required to pay tuition. Students participating in IB will receive instruction in all four core academic areas along with PE, fine arts, and language acquisition. Our goal is to develop students who are globally minded, thoughtful learners, and responsible custodians of our planet. The EDGE is also in the candidacy phase for the IB Career-related Programme (CP), a unique framework that combines academic rigor with a career-related study of the student’s choosing. The program will begin in the 2027-28 school year.

Elmore County, AL · 4d

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LBW enrollment rises 21.6% since 2020

Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College continues to experience strong enrollment growth while contributing to a historic achievement across Alabama's community college system. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has achieved a significant milestone this semester, surpassing the 100,000-enrollment mark for students in credit-based programs. The ACCS has now experienced enrollment growth for six consecutive years, currently sitting at a 3% increase over the final Fall 2025 number.

Alabama · 4d

The Tuscaloosa News

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West Alabama high school football 2026 first-round playoff schedule

The road to a state championship picks up this week for West Alabama high school football teams . The first round of the 2026 AHSAA playoffs kicks off this Friday, Nov. 6. The postseason continues throughout the month before the state championship games Dec. 2-5 in Mobile. The AISA playoffs also get underway Nov. 6 in the association's final season of athletic competition . The semifinals are set for Nov. 12, with the state championships scheduled for Nov. 19 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Here's the complete first-round high school football playoff schedule for AHSAA teams in West Alabama. Most games are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, but kickoff times should be confirmed with each school. TOP PERFORMERS: Sports top performers led by Jake Rickman for breaking Fayette County passing TD record FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside AHSAA football Round 1 playoff schedule, brackets in West Alabama Class 5A Stanhope Elmore (6-4) at Hillcrest (9-0) Central (7-2) at Benjamin Russell (6-2) Class 4A Ashford (6-4) at Northside (9-1) Sipsey Valley (8-2) at Andalusia (7-3) Class 3A Slocomb (6-3) at Bibb County (8-2) North Jackson (7-3) at Fayette County (8-2) Class 2A Ider

Alabama · 5d

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Huskies edge Pike Road, Cougars fall to Central

Hewitt-Trussville High School’s football team beat Pike Road 21-14 on Thursday night to finish the regular season. Jack Floyd was involved in all three Hewitt-Trussville touchdowns, running for 85 yards and two scores and throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Will Miller. Pike Road led 6-0 at halftime after...

Trussville, AL · 7d