PRCC seeks Pell eligibility for three career training programs

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (RHCJC News) - Pearl River Community College is working to qualify welding, commercial truck driving and emergency medical technician training for Workforce Pell Grants. Up to 40 students a year could benefit if the programs qualify, said Rebecca Ellis, PRCC’s dean of workforce, economic development and adult education....

CHHS grad Aeriel Frazier named South Alabama Homecoming Queen

Troy native Aeriel Frazier was recently named Homecoming Queen for the University of South Alabama. Frazier is a 2023 graduate with honors from Charles Henderson High School. She is a Computer Information Systems major at South Alabama with a minor in business. Frazier also serves as second vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and is a parliamentarian for Women of Excellence. She is also an ambassador for the School of Computing and is a new student orientation leader. She serves as the social media chair for Jaguar Women of Technology and previously served as a Freshman Maid at South Alabama.

Expert analysis of Gulf Coast high school football action, Week 9: 5th Quarter Extra

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Week nine of the 2026 High School Football season has officially concluded. WKRG’s Josh Jackson and Patrick Walsh give their expert analysis of all the big-time games, highlights and moments from the ninth week of play. Check out all of News 5’s coverage of Week one of the high school football […]

Check out Thursday’s scores from Week 9 of Alabama high school football action

Check out all of Thursday’s high school football scores as compiled by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Bayside Academy Rallies Past Mobile Christian 27-20 to Clinch Region 1 Top Seed

DAPHNE, AL. — Bayside Academy turned two blocked punts into a fourth-quarter comeback and scored 21 unanswered points to beat Mobile Christian 27-20 on Friday night at Freedom Field. Quarterback Davis Barnett threw for 318 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and Riggins Hammock blocked both punts. The Admirals (7-1,...

Fairhope High School students serve the community

At Fairhope High School, service doesn’t start for students when the final bell rings. Throughout the school year, students find ways to give their time, energy and talents to people around them. From environmental projects to creating meaningful experiences for their peers, Fairhope High students are showing that being part of a school community also means being part of the larger community.

Zaxby’s Player of the Week: Vigor Running Back Demetris “Juice” Johnson

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Congratulations to Vigor High School’s senior running back Demetris “Juice” Johnson for winning Zaxby’s Player of the Week for Week 8 of the 2026 high school season.  In last week’s shutout against B.C. Rain, Johnson logged 103 rushing yards and accounted for three touchdowns, making it his best game of the season so far. The Wolves made a statement with a final score of 70-0.   Johnson has logged 322 rushing, and […]

Williamson, Vigor rivalry headlines Week 9 Coastal Alabama schedule

Check out the Week 9 high school football schedule for Coastal Alabama teams.

Quincy School Board approves tax refunds during special board meeting

The tax breaks apply to the first three years of a new home’s construction.

Spanish Fort teacher receives Golden Apple award for dedication to her students

Our Golden Apple award-winning teacher has so much love for her students.

DeSantis, Department of Education Order Public School to Open Oct. 14

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education have directed the Escambia and Santa Rosa School Districts to open on Wednesday, Oct. 14, regardless of the condition of their schools. As of Sunday afternoon, Escambia County school officials were still assessing the damage to their schools. The school district...

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 8

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi said the cost of restoring the campus was too high.

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi said the cost of restoring the campus was too high.

Orange Beach Makos Defeat Satsuma After Hurricane Delay, Clinch Playoff Berth

Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — Following a delay caused by hurricane weather, the Orange Beach High School Makos football team returned to Mako Stadium to host Satsuma High School. Head Coach Wade Waldrop's squad overcame the storm-related scheduling disruption to deliver a 38-14 victory over the Gators in front of their home crowd.

Tobias and Comer Coaches Corner: Mark Hudspeth, Gulf Shores

Every week on the Tobias & Comer Coaches’ Corner, Mark, Lee and Michael will talk to a local area high school coach to get the scoop on what’s going on with their team, how our local schools are faring on their respective pushes to bring Blue Maps back to the Gulf Coast, and everything in between.

High school football scores: Week 8

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Be sure to check out the scores from the biggest games in Mobile County, Baldwin County and the Pensacola area from week eight of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday night scores:

Flag football roundup: Montgomery Catholic powers past Spain Park, Spanish Fort wins

Check out the highlights from flag football action from around Alabama this week.