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Meet the 10 best high school softball players in the state of Alabama for the 2024 season
The Alabama Sports Writers Association crowned Daphne junior Vic Moten as the 2024 Miss Softball winner on Sunday night in Jacksonville. The Alabama commit also led the way on the ASWA’s Super All-State team, a collection of the 10 best players in the state regardless of classification or position.
Elba School superintendent among lowest paid in state, report shows
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A new independent report using data from the state of Alabama shows that the Elba City Schools superintendent is among the top 10 lowest-paid superintendents in the state. According to a report from Flourish, Elba City Schools Superintendent Chris Moseley makes approximately $121,000 in...
Alabama Department of Health recognizes UA COVID-related program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Public recognition Monday morning for the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development. The ‘shout out’ came from the Alabama Department of Public Health over UA’s Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative. What this program does in a nutshell is work with local communities around the...
2024 Youth Leadership Forum: Disability doesn’t define you
The Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum, previously held at Troy University, made its way to Auburn University this summer on June 2, 2024. The forum, a week-long program, is dedicated to helping high school students with an array of disabilities grow their leadership abilities. The Youth Leadership Forum is...
Bob Jones senior, Mississippi State signee Braden Booth named ASWA’s 2024 Mr. Baseball
Bob Jones coach Jared Smith told Braden Booth before the 2024 high school baseball season that his individual goal should be to win the coveted Mr. Baseball award. The Mississippi State signee, who led the Patriots to their first state baseball title last month, was honored as the state of Alabama’s top high school baseball player for the 2024 season by the Alabama Sports Writers Association on Sunday night.
UAH named best value university in Alabama for eighth year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has once again clinched the title of Best Value university in Alabama, according to SmartAsset, an online financial services provider. This marks the eighth time UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, has secured this recognition. “UAH...
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