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Football Friday: Regular season finishes up
Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Chelsea and Spain Park played Thursday night, but Oak Mountain is in action Friday night against Homewood. For updates throughout Friday night and all season, follow sports editor Kyle...
thehomewoodstar.com
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Bessemer school board returns with five new members, but state intervention continues
BESSEMER, Ala. — BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools has resumed school board meetings with five new members following months of state-imposed restrictions, but Alabama education officials say the district remains under state intervention despite improvements in student performance and attendance. The Alabama State Department of Education...
Shelby Reporter
Raising the standard: Briarwood falls short in finals against McGill-Toolen
BIRMINGHAM – The Briarwood Christian Lions made their grand return to the state’s biggest stage on Wednesday, Oct. 28 as they faced the bright lights of Bill Harris Arena and the Class Double AA state championship as well as the most dominant powerhouse in Alabama, the McGill-Toolen Catholic Dirty Dozen.
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Do What Works: Birmingham Talks Early Childhood Development Program Highlighted by National Organization
Birmingham’s investment in the city’s youngest learners has captured national attention. The early childhood development program Birmingham Talks by Small Magic is featured in a newly released book highlighting leaders across the nation who are implementing bold solutions. “Do What Works: Smarter Government, Better Results” is a collection...
Shelby Reporter
Hoover BOE tackles budget, facility needs and special education concerns
HOOVER – From approving a $275 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year to evaluating future facility needs and hearing parents' concerns about student safety, the Hoover City Schools Board of Education has addressed a range of issues in recent months. The board's work since spring has included millions...
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Jags at No. 10 in ASWA poll
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its latest high school football poll Wednesday morning. Spain Park dropped to No. 10 in Class 6A, down from No. 8, after a 42-28 loss to Hewitt-Trussville last week. The Jaguars, now 5-4, host James Clemens this week. They will travel to Buckhorn in...
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Report highlights Birmingham City Schools’ role in Alabama reading gains
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama students are improving their reading at one of the fastest rates in the country, and a new national report highlights the role Birmingham City Schools played. Birmingham City Schools said the Fordham Institute wanted a deeper look at what the district did to help students...
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thehomewoodstar.com
Football Friday: Patriots finish up regular season
Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Homewood and John Carroll are back in action Friday night, as Homewood hosts Oak Mountain and John Carroll plays at home against Leeds. For updates throughout Friday night and...
ABC 33/40 News
'Virtual learning is not for everyone': Successes and setbacks of virtual schools
Report card scores have improved at two local virtual programs, while a third saw a slight decline. District leaders describe how they monitor students, provide support and address the challenges of online learning. For some Alabama students, the classroom isn't a room full of desks. It's a screen. Virtual learning...
thehomewoodstar.com
Homewood council approves new Samford University student housing
The Homewood City Council on Monday night gave final approval to Samford University’s plan to build two buildings for student housing on the south side of Lakeshore Drive. The action allows Samford to potentially begin work on the 494-bed buildings with retail stores in January 2027, in time for use in the fall of 2028.
ABC 33/40 News
Birmingham City Schools wins national literacy award, receives 6,000 books
Birmingham City Schools has been named the 2026-27 Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion, a national award recognizing progress in reading achievement. Scholastic and the Council of the Great City Schools announced the award Wednesday. As part of the recognition, the district will choose an elementary school for a library makeover. This spring, the school is expected to receive more than 6,000 books, and each enrolled student will get a pack of 10 books to keep over the summer.
Yellowhammer News
UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities
UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of the Association of American Universities, giving the state a place in a research university group that includes Johns Hopkins, MIT and Stanford. The university announced it has accepted an invitation to join the organization, which recognizes leading universities in the United States and Canada for the strength of their […] The post UAB becomes Alabama’s first member of elite Association of American Universities appeared first on Yellowhammer News .
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute honors Alabama’s HBCU legacy with new exhibit, permanent tribute
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is honoring Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities with a new exhibit and permanent tribute recognizing their contributions to education, culture and the Civil Rights Movement. The institute unveiled its HBCU Legacy Wall on Friday, featuring the names of all 14 institutions in the...