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Auburn University receives 3 state research grants for AI, fish feed projects

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVM) - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund grants to Auburn University. The grants are part of $8.1 million awarded to Alabama institutions for projects in fields including medicine, agriculture and construction. Auburn projects. Auburn received $600,000 to develop an artificial intelligence...

Auburn, AL · 13d
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Election 2026: Alabamians to vote on constitutional change about student-initiated prayer in public schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama voters will have the final say on four proposed changes to the state’s constitution. Amendment 3 will ask voters if they want to change the state’s constitution to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring all public K-12 schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and to adopt a policy allowing for student-initiated, student-led prayer.

Alabama · 14d
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The Montgomery Advertiser

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How to watch 2026 Alabama high school volleyball state championships

The Alabama high school volleyball season has reached its finale with the state tournament in Birmingham set to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The top four teams of regional tournaments earned their spots in the state tournament that will take place over the course of three days at the Birmingham Crossplex. Below is how to watch the 2026 AHSAA volleyball state championship games. How to watch AHSAA volleyball state title games The AHSAA volleyball state championships are on the NFHS Network. It is a subscription service that cost $11.99 a month but gives access to all content on the site across all sports, as long as the school is putting the event on the platform. Watch AHSAA volleyball state championships 2026 AHSAA Volleyball State Tournament schedule Tuesday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. — Class 6A Quarterfinals 10:30 a.m. — Private AA Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Class 1A Quarterfinals 1:30 p.m. — Private A Quarterfinals 4 p.m. — Class 6A, Private AA semifinals 6 p.m. — Class 1A, Private A semifinals Wednesday, Oct. 28 9 a.m. — Class 5A Quarterfinals 10 a.m. — Class 6A Finals 10:30 a.m. — Class 4A Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Class 3A Quarterfinals 12 p.m. — Private

Alabama · 14d

Yellowhammer News

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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 .

Birmingham, AL · 12d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Montgomery Advertiser's Week 10 high school football rankings

The final week of the regular season of Alabama high school football in the Montgomery area is here with Week 10. For the most part, the AHSAA football playoff field is set in the Montgomery area with only Carver-Montgomery playing a regional game in Week 10 because of Hurricane Isaias. The Montgomery Advertiser's high school football rankings will have one final ranking at the conclusion of the regular season. But as for Week 10, in the public school rankings — Prattville continues to be the best team in both the public field and entire state. The Lions captured its first regional title since 2011, and is now one of the No. 1 seeds in the Class 6A playoff bracket. Eight of the top 10 public schools in the Montgomery area earned playoff spots. On the private school side of the rankings, it's Montgomery Academy again with the No. 1 spot as the Eagles secured their third-straight regional title in Week 9. Montgomery Advertiser's high school football rankings ahead of Week 10 Public Prattville (9-0, 7-0) Last week: 13-0 win over Vestavia Hills. This week: vs. Opelika Carver-Montgomery (5-4, 4-2) Last week: 27-14 win over Opelika. This week: vs. Enterprise Pike

Montgomery, AL · 15d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Predicting Alabama high school football games in end of AHSAA regular season

The end of the Alabama high school football regular season is here. Teams are looking to make history with undefeated seasons and program-high win totals. Others are hoping to make a statement ahead of the 2026 AHSAA football playoffs, where momentum will matter immediately. We chose three of the area's top matchups to predict in Week 10 of the 2026 AHSAA football season. Here's how we see Friday night's games playing out. PATRIOTS: Hillcrest football cancels end-of-season game vs Daphne before AHSAA playoffs SCHEDULE: Alabama high school football Week 10 schedule for Tuscaloosa area Game of the Week: Northside at American Christian Academy Northside has an opportunity to complete its second consecutive undefeated regular season when it visits American Christian Academy. The Rams (9-0) secured the Class 4A, Region 3 championship with a 31-24 win over previously unbeaten Selma last week, while the Patriots (8-1) suffered their first loss, falling 28-14 to top-ranked Briarwood Christian in the Class 2A, Region 2 championship game. Despite the loss, ACA showed it could compete with one of the state's best teams, leading Briarwood 14-7 in the second quarter before surrendering 21 unanswered points. However, Northside hasn't lost to the Patriots since 2012, and

Alabama · 13d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Alabama high school football statewide rankings in end of AHSAA, AISA regular seasons

Before the postseason begins, AISA and AHSAA football teams have one last week in the regular season. The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its latest high school football rankings Wednesday, Oct. 28. See the ASWA high school football rankings for every AHSAA classification and the AISA ahead of Week 10 below. VOLLEYBALL: See AHSAA volleyball state championship brackets score updates WEEK 9: Alabama high school football final scores from AHSAA Week 9 Class 6A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Prattville (19); 9-0; 228 2. Thompson; 8-1; 169 3. Central-Phenix City; 8-1; 153 4. Auburn; 7-2; 121 5. Vestavia Hills; 7-2; 113 6. James Clemens; 8-1; 100 7. Hewitt-Trussville; 5-4; 70 8. Fairhope; 7-2; 42 9. Sparkman; 8-2; 35 10. Spain Park; 5-4; 27 Others receiving votes: Opelika (4-4) 11, Daphne (6-3) 9, Carver-Montgomery (5-4) 4, Enterprise (6-3) 1 Class 5A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Clay-Chalkville (18); 7-1; 222 2. Parker; 9-1; 155 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; 9-0; 147 4. Saraland; 8-1; 133 5. Gulf Shores (1); 9-0; 132 6. Homewood; 8-1; 95 7. Benjamin Russell; 7-2; 77 8. Pike Road; 7-2; 47 9. Florence; 8-1; 37 10. Oxford; 7-2; 19 Others receiving votes: Russellville (9-1) 13, Douglas (8-1) 3, Boaz (7-2)

Alabama · 13d

High School On SI

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Piedmont. Prattville & Westbrook Christian Cruise To Region Championships

Carson football defeats San Pedro 35-0 to capture its second straight Marine League championship behind Chris Fields III and a dominant defense.

Alabama · 16d

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Georgiana Math teacher building relationships

Georgiana middle school math teacher adding up success in the classroom.

Montgomery, AL · 15d

Calhoun Journal

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Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country

High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 26-Oct. 31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 30 Handley at Alexandria Southside at Anniston Fairview at Cherokee County Springville at Cleburne County Ragland at Donoho White Plains at Glencoe Munford at Hokes Bluff Fayetteville at Hope […] The post Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Alabama · 14d

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USDA officials visit P.A.W.C. and Tuskegee University

The USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights spoke at the professional Agricultural Workers Conference and Tuskegee University.

Tuskegee, AL · 15d

Yellowhammer News

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Alabama Policy Insights: Microschools and moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to education

In a world full of options and customization, education shouldn’t be a rigid, one-size-fits-all system.  From classical schools, homeschooling,  outdoor education, and Montessori programs, school choice and educational innovation are creating more opportunities for students, families, and educators across the nation, including here in Alabama, where the CHOOSE Act has expanded options for families of […] The post Alabama Policy Insights: Microschools and moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to education appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 13d

The Tuscaloosa News

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West Alabama high school football rankings before end of AHSAA regular season

There's one last week of the 2026 AHSAA football regular season until the playoffs arrive. Region championships brought some title winners and runner-ups around West Alabama . Only one of our top 10 teams lost their Week 9 matchup as region play concluded. See our West Alabama high school football Week 10 rankings below. 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: Alabama high school football playoff race shifts after Week 9 games MORE: Alabama high school football Week 10 schedule for Tuscaloosa area AHSAA football Week 10 rankings from West Alabama 1. Hillcrest (9-0, Class 5A, Region 3) A tight 22-20 win over Bessemer City secured the Patriots a region championship before an unplanned idle week in lieu of the end-of-season cancelation vs. Daphne. This week: Open. 2. Northside (9-0, Class 4A, Region 3) It was a battle, but Northside came away with the region championship in a 31-24 win vs. Selma before one last big test to prepare for playoffs. This week: at American Christian Academy. 3. American Christian Academy

Alabama · 14d

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Ten Commandments display approved for Alabama public schools

MONGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Alabama State School Supt. Dr. Eric Mackey has approved a Ten Commandments display to be used in the state’s public schools. The Alabama Legislature approved a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in certain schools beginning January 1, 2027. In a letter to local...

Alabama · 16d

AL.com

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Check out the Week 11 Coastal Alabama HS football schedule

There are some intriguing non-region games on the Gulf Coast as we close the 2026 regular season.

Alabama · 14d

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Election 2026: Alabamians to vote on constitutional change about student-initiated prayer in public schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama voters will have the final say on four proposed changes to the state’s constitution. Amendment 3 will ask voters if they want to change the state’s constitution to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring all public K-12 schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and to adopt a policy allowing for student-initiated, student-led prayer.

Alabama · 14d

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Alabama State Board of Education District 6 candidates discuss plans ahead of election

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Voters in Alabama's State Board of Education District 6 race will choose between Cathi Bradford and Angela Morgan in the November election, with both candidates outlining their priorities for improving public education across the state. ABC 33/40 asked both candidates the same five questions about...

Alabama · 14d

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How to apply for Alabama’s 4 specialty public high schools for 2026-2027

Students from all 67 counties can now apply to Alabama’s four specialty public high schools for the 2027-2028 school year. The state funds the tuition-free schools, which have residential components, so families can apply no matter where they live. Each school runs its own admissions process and offers its...

Alabama · 21d

FOX54 News

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Alabama schools receive notice about Ten Commandments displays

Alabama · 15d

FOX54 News

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Alabama Ten Commandments law takes effect January 1, requiring displays in certain classrooms

Alabama · 15d