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Defendants in Chelsea High School wrongful death case ask judge to dismiss case
The Shelby County Board of Education says it has no responsibility for the death of a Chelsea High School student whose parents allege bullying contributed to his suicide. The Shelby County school board - and the school system employees who are being sued by Gloria and Jeremy McQueen - asked a judge to dismiss the case last week.
High School Huddle: Live scoreboard and highlights from Week 1
A statement win by Spain Park with a win over Hoover. Oak Mountain is proving themselves as a top team in the state starting 2-0. Bessemer City starting the season 2-0 is something to keep an eye the rest of the season. Julian's take:. I don't know if I have...
Childcare Resources announces participation in U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program
Childcare Resources, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization and United Way of Central Alabama partner agency, has announced Head Start/Early Head Start Program sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program is administered by the Alabama Department of Education and Child Nutrition Programs. Meals will...
Community reacts to councilor’s idea of extending Birmingham City Schools two hours to curb violence
As an effort to curb gun violence, Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods proposed an idea that would extend school hours for Birmingham City Schools from 8 hours to 10 hours.
Rebels fall to 0-2 with 52-17 loss at Auburn
AUBURN -- A tough 2024 schedule for the Vestavia Hills High School football team has resulted in an even tougher start. The visiting Rebels had no answer for the Auburn High Tigers offense on Friday night at Duck Samford Stadium as they dropped their second consecutive game, 52-17. The final...
Thompson takes down Lipscomb Academy on road behind Dujon’s three scores
In August 2022, Tennessee’s Lipscomb Academy Mustangs came into Warrior Stadium and scored 21 points in the second half to grab a win over the Thompson Warriors. The post Thompson takes down Lipscomb Academy on road behind Dujon’s three scores appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park rallies, Bradley and Barber connect for game-winning TD in 39-37 win over Hoover
Following a go-ahead touchdown from Hoover with a little more than two minutes left in the game, Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes gathered his team around and stressed that the toughest team would win the game. Brock Bradley kept his cool. “There’s no quarterback in the country I’d rather have...
Birmingham Highlands College finishes 100-bed student housing on US 280
Since 2021, Highlands College has received more than $30 million from Hobby Lobby to expand its campus. The Birmingham college, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, used the funds to build more student housing. Phase one of “The Village,” a housing facility that currently holds 100 students, finished...
Lions fall to 0-2 with 28-7 loss at Homewood
Homewood High School couldn’t sustain drives against Briarwood Christian School on Friday night, but the Patriots will always have the second quarter. Homewood scored on three consecutive second-quarter possessions to break a 7-7 tie and run away with a 28-7 win at Waldrop Stadium. “I’m proud of the guys,”...
Bulldogs experience growing pains with parking
Samford continues to struggle to find parking spaces for students as enrollment and construction increases. Students have received many emails saying that parking will be limited. Although limited parking has been a campus issue for a couple of years, with the growth on campus, it is expected to get worse before it gets better.
Ramsay vs. Albertville High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Saturday, August 31
Albertville High School will host Ramsay High School on Saturday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field
One night after a pair of defending state champions clashed in the former home of the Iron Bowl, six-time eight-man football defending national champion Evangel Christian School battled Banks Academy at Legion Field. The post Evangel’s win streak snapped in loss to Banks at Legion Field appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Spain Park sweeps defending 6A champion Mountain Brook
Even though the season is less than a week old, the Spain Park Jaguars may have just gotten their statement win of the year after defeating one of the best teams in all of Class 6A. The post Spain Park sweeps defending 6A champion Mountain Brook appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama Public Charter School Commission delays Birmingham school’s opening
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Friday agreed to a delayed opening of a Birmingham Charter School. Under an amended contract unanimously approved by the board, Freedom Preparatory Academy, which currently operates in Memphis, will need to open on or before Sept. 13. The school has been a topic of discussion at several meetings over […]
Athlete of the Week: Will O’Dell
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One local high school quarterback has earned the title of CBS 42’s Athlete of the Week. Oak Mountain High School quarterback Will O’Dell lit up the scoreboard last Friday with 402 yards of total offense, including 208 passing yards and 194 yards on the ground in the Eagles’ 38-28 win over […]
Spain Park & Hoover to collide in FNR Game of the Week
Spain Park and Hoover is not the oldest rivalry in Alabama high school football. But what it lacks in history it makes up for in intensity. The two teams get together Friday night at the Hoover Met in the Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week. It will be broadcast on MY68 starting at 7 pm, right after Blitz GameDay, which airs at 6:30.
Cougars rout Ramsay at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM – Country music artist Luke Combs sings a hit song that encapsulated much of Thursday night at Legion Field. It’s called “When It Rains It Pours,” and for a solid hour, it rained, thundered, and blew tents into the turf. But when the game finally kicked off a half hour late, Clay-Chalkville High School poured it on Ramsay en route to a 62-7 win.
The Experts Recommend 4 Back-to-School Check Ups for Your Child
4 appointments parents should get their child to as they head back to school. As summer is coming to an official close and the school year is just getting started, parents may be thinking about steps they can take to protect their child’s health this academic year. Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham are here to help with their recommendations for four appointments parents should get their child to as they head back to school.
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