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Pell City, AL · Education
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Birmingham City Schools score rises to 79, but three schools still earn F grades
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools raised its score on Alabama’s latest state report card to 79, a two-point increase from the previous year. The district remains at a C, and Superintendent Mark Sullivan said it is six-tenths of a point away from a B. The district’s overall...
The Cullman Tribune
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope, Vinemont and Addison to host playoff games as Cold Springs visits Lexington
CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont will play for its first state quarterfinal berth since 1993 on Friday, Nov. 13, when Fayette County visits for the first football meeting between the schools. Good Hope also gets its first home game of the postseason, against ninth-ranked Deshler. Cold Springs travels to Lexington for a meeting of 10-win teams, and unbeaten Addison hosts Sulligent with their all-time series tied at three wins apiece. All four second-round games in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs kick off at 7 p.m. Central. Rankings are from the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s final regular-season poll. Class 4A — No. 9 Deshler (9-2) at Good Hope (8-3) Good Hope and Deshler meet for the first time Friday at James W. Shabel Stadium. The Tigers went 7-0 in Region 7, including a 55-14 win at West Point, and held Central of Clay County to one touchdown in a 24-7 first-round victory. The Raiders earned their home date with a 24-21 double-overtime win at Fairfield. Parker Johnson’s 15-yard touchdown run helped Good Hope build a 14-0 lead, but Fairfield tied the game in regulation and answered Karson Hollis’ touchdown in the first overtime. An interception on Fairfield’s next possession gave
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Curry High wins first playoff game in 30 years
CURRY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Curry High School football team won its first playoff game in 30 years last week and will host a second-round game against Oneonta on Friday night. Curry is in year four under head coach Jace Cordell, who says his players have persevered after growing up hearing that you couldn’t win at Curry.
Shelby Reporter
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...
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The Trussville Tribune
Moody flag football advances to third round with 40-0 win over Tanner
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor Tanner – The Moody Lady Blue Devils continued dominating the gridiron with another shutout win in round two of the playoffs against the Tanner Rattlers Tuesday night. By the time the dust settled, the Blue Devils had a 40-0 win on the board and had punched their ticket to round […]
Shelby Reporter
Spain Park, Thompson stars make football North-South All-Star Classic
MONTGOMERY – Five locals from Shelby County schools have been tabbed by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association for the upcoming 2026 edition of the North-South All-Star Classic. Spain Park’s Jaylen Bates and Jonathan Roberto as well as Thompson’s CJ Cowley, Wes Gover and Conner Williams...
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The Trussville Tribune
Shelby Reporter
Hoover council rejects Valleydale self-storage proposal, approves Trinity school
HOOVER– The Hoover City Council rejected a proposed self-storage facility on Valleydale Road Monday night, despite a series of concessions from the developer aimed at easing concerns from nearby residents. In a separate land-use decision, the council unanimously approved a conditional-use request allowing Trinity Classical Academy to operate a...
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Hoover approves church school after religious freedom dispute
HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Hoover church has received approval to operate a private Christian school on its property following months of discussions over religious freedom, city regulations and building safety requirements. The Hoover City Council approved a conditional use permit Monday, Nov. 9, allowing Trinity Classical Academy to...
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The Trussville Tribune
Tribune area schools show improvement on state report cards
by Scott Buttram, publisher TRUSSVILLE — If local educators in the Tribune’s nine city coverage area seem to be smiling a little brighter today, there are an abundance of good reasons for the joy. A review of state report cards for Tribune area schools shows significant improvement over the previous year. Below, you will find […]
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Praise erupts as Hoover council OKs private K-8 school on Alabama 119
The Hoover City Council chambers turned into a worship center briefly Monday night after the council approved a request to allow Trinity Presbyterian Church to put its new K-8 school on the church property along Alabama 119. Once the council meeting was over, a host of students from Trinity Classical...