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Up to $1 mill for security extension raises questions about Birmingham schools' planning

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - Birmingham City Schools is extending its current security contract for up to $1 million as the district prepares to transition to two new security providers. The school board approved the extension October 27, allowing the current company to remain in place while the new providers complete...

Birmingham, AL · 23h
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The Cullman Tribune

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Wallace State welcomes Morgan County counselors, career coaches for campus luncheon

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted counselors and career coaches from Morgan County Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the college’s School of Nursing and Center for Science. “We appreciate Wallace State for hosting Morgan County’s counselors and career coaches and for continuing to invest in partnerships that help us better prepare our students for life after graduation,” MCS career coaches shared after the visit. “Today we’re here at our Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon, inviting tons of counselors … ready to showcase all about Wallace State,” said Logan Edmonds, Wallace State’s director of recruiting. “We’re going to go over great updates, admissions processes, scholarships, housing opportunities, all for our students.” Guests began the morning with a general tour and overview of the Hanceville campus, followed by a welcome from Wallace State Vice President for Advancement and Innovation Suzanne Harbin and introductions of the college’s deans. After an icebreaker, guests sat down to lunch, prepared and served by Wallace State’s culinary students. The main course featured roasted chicken over mashed sweet potatoes with Brussels sprouts. The afternoon focused on the programs and services counselors can share

Morgan County, AL · 1d

Troy Messenger

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Ariton faces Thorsby’s high-powered offense in class 2A playoffs

The Ariton Purple Cats (7-3) will host the Thorsby Rebels (8-2) on Friday in the opening round of the Class 2A State Playoffs. It’s the 12th straight year the Cats have made the playoffs and Ariton has advanced to at least the second round in seven of the past 11 seasons.

Thorsby, AL · 1d
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Shelby Reporter

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Applications open for 2027 Shelby County NAACP/MLP scholarship

MONTEVALLO – Applications are now being accepted for a scholarship program aimed at supporting Shelby County high school seniors committed to racial justice and community leadership. The Shelby County branch of the NAACP and the Montevallo Legacy Project opened applications on Sunday, Nov. 1 for their 2027 joint scholarship...

Shelby County, AL · 1d
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birminghamtimes.com

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Birmingham City Schools Named Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion by Scholastic

This week, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), a coalition of 81 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems, announced Birmingham City Schools as the sixth annual winner of the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

Yahoo!

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Alabama Approves National Anthem Mandate In Schools

Alabama voters approved a state constitutional amendment requiring their public schools to broadcast the national anthem at least once per week, making it the first state to establish such a requirement. Key Facts. The measure received 58.6% support while 41.4% were against it when the Associated Press called the contest...

Alabama · 2d

AL.com

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ASWA poll: Check out the final Alabama high school football rankings of 2026 season

Check out the final high school football rankings of the season from the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Alabama · 2d

hooversun.com

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Hoover zoning board recommends approval for K-8 school on Alabama 119

The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday night recommended the City Council grant approval for Trinity Presbyterian Church to operate a K-8 school on the church property across Alabama 119 from Tattersall Park. The matter now moves to the Hoover City Council for approval, but church officials say they...

Hoover, AL · 3d

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Governor Awards $8.1 Million in Research Grants to Universities and Biotechnology Institute

MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced $8.1 million in research and development grants supporting 20 projects at universities and a biotechnology research institute across the state. The funding will support research in medicine, agriculture, construction, artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability and other fields. The grants are being awarded through the Alabama Research and […] The post Alabama Governor Awards $8.1 Million in Research Grants to Universities and Biotechnology Institute appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Alabama · 2d

95.3 The Bear

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Time To Honor West Alabama Teachers With Golden Apple Awards II

Robb Billups of Smith Auto Group started it, and now Golden Apple Awards II is here to honor West Alabama teachers through May 2027.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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Two Spain Park seniors named semifinalists for prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program

HOOVER – Two Spain Park High School seniors have earned national recognition for their academic achievements, leadership and community service after being named semifinalists for the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Hillty Tran and Stella Wilson are among just 23 Alabama students selected as semifinalists and 1,227 nationwide, representing a...

Hoover, AL · 1d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Alabama administrator named Universities of Wisconsin president

A longtime University of Alabama System administrator has been selected as the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Oct. 30 voted unanimously to appoint Tonjanita "Tonja" L. Johnson as the system's next president. Johnson, 57, currently serves as senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Alabama System, a position she has held since 2019. She is expected to begin her new role on or about Jan. 1. Johnson oversees academic and student affairs across the UA System, including academic planning, student success initiatives, institutional research and statewide policy development. She also serves as a liaison to the UA System board of trustees and represents Alabama's public universities before government agencies and national higher education organizations. "I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board of Regents has placed in me and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin," Johnson said in a statement. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state's future." Johnson will become the 10th president of the Universities of Wisconsin, which includes 13 public universities and serves more than 160,000 students statewide. More:

Wisconsin · 3d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Final 2026 ASWA high school football rankings for AHSAA and AISA

The regular season of Alabama high school football is over, which means the Alabama Sports Writer Association's weekly high school football rankings will also conclude. But the ASWA will release a final round of rankings of the AHSAA eight classifications and AISA teams before the first round of playoffs begin this week. See the final round of ASWA high school football rankings from all AHSAA classifications and the AISA in the 2026 season below. Class 6A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Prattville (19); 10-0; 228 2. Thompson; 8-1; 170 3. Central-Phenix City; 9-1; 153 4. Vestavia Hills; 7-2; 128 5. Hewitt-Trussville; 6-4; 87 6. Auburn; 7-3; 83 7. Fairhope; 8-2; 75 8. Spain Park; 6-4; 63 9. Sparkman; 8-2; 42 10. James Clemens; 8-2; 30 Others receiving votes: Daphne (7-3) 10, Opelika (4-5) 8, Carver-Montgomery (6-4) 6. Class 5A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Clay-Chalkville (8); 7-2; 170 2. Parker (3); 9-1; 161 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (3); 9-0; 159 4. Saraland (2); 9-1; 150 5. Gulf Shores (3); 10-0; 145 6. Homewood; 9-1; 96 7. Benjamin Russell; 7-2; 75 8. Florence; 9-1; 48 9. Oxford; 7-2; 28 10. Pike Road; 7-3; 26 Others receiving votes: Russellville (9-1) 18, Boaz (8-2) 4,

Alabama · 2d

105.1 The Block

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Time To Honor West Alabama Teachers With Golden Apple Awards II

Robb Billups of Smith Auto Group started it, and now Golden Apple Awards II is here to honor West Alabama teachers through May 2027.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Alabama high school football Super 25 rankings ahead Round 1 of the AHSAA playoffs

Who are the top 25 teams heading into the AHSAA playoffs? USA TODAY Network Alabama high school writers — Maxwell Donaldson of the Gadsden Times, Jaeden Day of the Montgomery Advertiser and Amelia Hurley of The Tuscaloosa News — ranked the top 25 teams across all classifications in the entire state ahead of Round 1 of the AHSAA playoffs. The new AHSAA football championship format starts with flag football title games on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The private school games are on Dec. 2 followed by the 1A and 4A games on Thursday. Friday will see the 2A and 5A games with the 3A and 6A wrapping the new five-day event on Saturday. Prattville - 75 points Thompson - 72 points Central-Phenix City - 69 points Vestavia Hills - 64 points Clay-Chalkville - 63 points Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa - 60 points Parker - 56 points Saraland - 52 points Hewitt-Trussville - 51 points Gulf Shores - 49 points Spain Park - 43 points Auburn - 41 points Fairhope - 41 points Homewood - 33 points Vigor - 29 points Daphne - 24 points Benjamin Russell - 23 points Scottsboro - 20 points Pike Road - 17 points James Clemens - 16 points Williamson

Alabama · 2d

ABC 33/40 News

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New Calera High School gym faces uncertain future as council considers cheaper alternative

CALERA, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new gymnasium at Calera High School face an uncertain future after city leaders acknowledged that money for the project is not included in the current budget and suggested a less expensive alternative that could serve students and youth sports programs. During Monday...

Calera, AL · 3d

AL.com

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5 things to know about Round 1 of the Coastal Alabama playoffs

A lot to like about the first-round football matchups involving Coastal Alabama teams.

Alabama · 2d

riverregionsports.com

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PREP CAPSULES (PLAYOFFS Wk 1): New format gives hope to teams, byes for others

It would take incredibly long to explain all of the nuances of the state football playoffs in both the AHSAA and AISA. But all you need to know is there are teams in both that have no wins, one or two wins that will be playing this week. It’s another...

Alabama · 2d

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 · 2d

The Center Square

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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