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Central Alabama Community College earns two ACCA Exemplary Program Awards

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Central Alabama Community College has received statewide recognition for its efforts to strengthen workforce development and support student success. The college was named a recipient of two 2026 Alabama Community College Association Exemplary Program Awards, earning honors in the Workforce Development and Support Services categories.

Alexander City, AL · 2d
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Football Friday: Lions, Jags ready for round 2

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Briarwood and Spain Park are back in action Friday night, as both play in the second round of the playoffs. For updates throughout Friday night and all season, follow...

Hoover, AL · 3d
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Alabama's winningest high school football coach retires after 38 years

A legendary Alabama high school football coach is ready to call it a career. Central-Clay County football coach Danny Horn is set to retire following a 38-year career as a coach, according to AL.com . Horn, 64, is the winningest high school football coach in state history. However, he felt like his time as a coach had come to an end following a 24-7 loss to Deshler in the first round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs. “I’m about on empty,” Horn said. “I’m just worn out.” Horn finishes his career with a 380-105 record to go along with eight state championships and a 55-game winning streak, the longest such in state history. With his retirement, Horn will not hold the distinction of the winningest coach in Alabama for long. Fyffe head coach Paul Benefield — the owner of the second-longest winning streak in state history — has his Red Devils still playing in the playoffs and is just two wins behind Horn. Another state championship for Benefield would also tie him with eight, tying Horn. Horn told AL.com the AHSAA not enforcing rules prohibiting recruiting and transfers played a role in his decision to step down. “I’m just tired

Alabama · 4d

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Alabama State University reveals ‘master plan’ for campus upgrades, development

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama State University has laid out a blueprint for its future that university President Dr. Quinton Ross calls “one of the most consequential things that will happen” in the history of the school. Leaders announced the “Master Plan” on Thursday. In it, they showed...

Montgomery, AL · 2d
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Playoff football: Lions survive, Jags fall

Spain Park's Nash Davis (10) throws a pass during a Class 6A second round playoff game between Spain Park and Prattville on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Stanley-Jensen Stadium in Prattville. Photo by Kyle Parmley. Spain Park High School’s football team fell 36-17 to unbeaten Prattville on Friday night at...

Hoover, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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The University of Alabama’s new supercomputing center will support research across Alabama

From studying Alabama’s water resources to testing new materials, researchers across the state could soon have access to more computing power through UA’s new supercomputing center. UA expects to open its High Performance Computing and Data Center on the Tuscaloosa campus in early 2027. Dell Technologies announced Nov....

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

The Tuscaloosa News

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AHSAA football playoff second-round predictions for 12 West Alabama teams

The pool of West Alabama high school football teams in the AHSAA playoffs was cut by about 33% in the first round. The second round of the AHSAA football playoffs is set for Friday, Nov. 13, and continues through November before the state championship games Dec. 2-5 in Mobile. Last week, the postseason slate was cut down from 18 to 12 teams, as Central, Lamar County, Greensboro, South Lamar, Berry and Pickens Academy were knocked out of the playoffs. We've broken down the remaining second-round playoff matchups featuring West Alabama teams. Here's who we predict will advance to the third round. FLAG: Northside flag football's volunteer coaches provide opportunity, state title hopes ROUND 1: Tuscaloosa Academy ousts Coosa Christian from AHSAA football playoffs West Alabama AHSAA football playoff predictions in Round 2 Saraland at Hillcrest (Class 5A) Saraland (10-1) Oklahoma quarterback commit Jamison Roberts will put up a fight against Hillcrest's defense, but the Patriots' senior class hasn't forgotten its third-round playoff loss to the Spartans in 2023. Hillcrest (10-0) has been talking about this potential rematch for weeks, and an undefeated Patriots team hungry for revenge should find a way to get it done at home. Our Pick: Hillcrest

Alabama · 4d

Alabama Reflector

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against […]

Alabama · 3d

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Alabama Administrator Tonja Johnson Named First Black President Of Wisconsin's University System

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has tapped Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a senior vice chancellor in the University of Alabama System, to become the system's next president — and its first Black president. Johnson's appointment is set to begin on or about Jan. 1, 2027, when she becomes the 10th person to hold the role, overseeing 13 public universities.

Wisconsin · 2d

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Alabama attorney general backs Florida law restricting certain classroom teachings

Which states are supporting Florida's law in the Supreme Court brief?. What specific concepts does Florida's law restrict professors from promoting?. Why do states argue professors should not have special First Amendment rights?. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined Kentucky in leading a 13-state brief asking the U.S. Supreme...

Alabama · 5d

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Bulldogs, Squadron compete in first playoff round

The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round. Brantley vs. Lindon. “It was a...

Brantley, AL · 4d

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 4d

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Auburn University Names NCAT in Honor of Asphalt Industry Leader James M. Winford Sr.

The dedication celebrates generations of asphalt industry leadership and recognizes the Winford family’s longstanding commitment to pavement research and education. Auburn University officially dedicated the James M. Winford National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Nov. 3, 2026, recognizing a gift from James M. “Jay” Winford Jr. and his family in honor of his late father, James M. “Jim” Winford Sr.

Auburn, AL · 4d

Yellowhammer News

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Dr. Eric G. Mackey op-ed: Alabama teachers light the spark

Long before I taught in a science classroom or had the honor of serving as Alabama’s State Superintendent of Education, I was a student at Sand Rock K-12, captivated by the joy of learning. I’d often be found lost in the pages of my textbooks – from British literature to agri-science, nearly every subject captured […] The post Dr. Eric G. Mackey op-ed: Alabama teachers light the spark appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 2d

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 4d

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Garrett reappointed chairman of House education budget committee

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has reappointed Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, as chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Committee, which oversees the development of Alabama’s Education Trust Fund budget. Garrett has chaired the committee since 2021, overseeing five record-setting education budgets that have included increases in teacher pay...

Alabama · 3d

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New State School Report Card released; Montgomery Public Schools improve

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama State Department of Education has released its report card for the 2025-2026 school year, which show improvements for Montgomery Public Schools. Overall, the report card gives the state’s 155 school systems an 88, which is a B. That represent the performance of 1,366...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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CCHS fires Hughes after one season, looking for fifth coach in five years

Chilton County High School informed head football coach Thomas Hughes on Nov. 1 that it was firing the first-year coach. CCHS fired Hughes after a 1-9 season, and the new head coach in 2027 will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last five seasons, once it finds someone to take the job.

Chilton County, AL · 5d

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How North Alabama school systems scored on federal report cards

Alabama · 2d