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School board honors retiring educators

The Butler County Board of Education recognized three longtime employees preparing for retirement during its Nov. 5 meeting. Those retiring are Superintendent Joseph Eiland, payroll clerk Wanda Wacha and Tina Powell, secretary to the superintendent. Eiland, who is concluding his tenure as superintendent, reflected on his years of service and...

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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 · 2d

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Alabama High School Football Playoffs: First-Round Upsets, Results and Standouts

Alabama high school football playoff first-round results, including major upsets, Alexandria's narrow escape and standout performances across the state.

Alabama · 4d

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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 · 15h
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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 · 2d

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New Alabama law allows schools to hire veterans as teachers without a four-year degree

Alabama · 1d

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Governor highlights Montgomery family using CHOOSE Act for private school

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Washingtons, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account, ESA, program. Shalice Washington is a U.S. veteran, full-time student and a mom to her daughter, Kimora. Kimora is in first grade and is currently attending Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery, AL · 4d

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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 Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

Alabama · 20h

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Alabama Department of Education posts 2025-26 report cards

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Education has released report card scores for each school district in the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a list of scores for school systems in central Alabama: Alabama’s overall report card score was 88. Scores for individual schools can be found here.

Alabama · 16h

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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 · 2d

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Alabama universities weigh joint response to federal higher ed questions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues. During a Monday meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents in Montgomery, Athens...

Alabama · 2d

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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.

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Troy University’s Board of Trustees looks toward the future

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Board of Trustees at Troy University is looking toward the future as longtime Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., plans for his retirement next year. The board met yesterday at Troy’s Montgomery campus to speak with a consulting firm in a video conference. The...

Troy, AL · 2d

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Screen time survey: Alabama parents, teachers agree on classroom technology concerns

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama parents, teachers and school leaders agree that technology has a place in classrooms, but students need more time with books and less time looking at screens, according to early results from a survey shared Tuesday with the Governor’s Commission on Screen Time. The commission...

Alabama · 1d

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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 · 2d

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First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s inaugural flag football season came to an end Nov. 3 as the Lady Gators (7-7) fell 21-0 to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the first round of the Class Private AA playoffs at Sammy Howard Field. It was the program’s first playoff appearance.

Glenwood, AL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Beyond the Numbers: The Students and Stories Behind Spring Hill College’s Nursing Success

In a state facing a projected shortage of 14,000 nurses by 2027, preparing for the next generation of healthcare has never been more significant. At Spring Hill College, that preparation is already making an impact, not only in the classroom, but in our community. For the second consecutive year, Spring...

Alabama · 1d

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University of Alabama Builds Statewide HPC Center with Dell Technologies

The University of Alabama’s new High Performance Computing Center will provide advanced computing and data infrastructure to accelerate research and education across Alabama. Nov. 11, 2026 — Dell Technologies has announced that The University of Alabama (UA) is deploying Dell high performance computing (HPC), AI and data infrastructure at the core of its new High Performance Computing Center.

Alabama · 1d