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Touchdown! Marbury High School new turf field is a green dream
The grassy artificial paradise at Marbury High School is officially finished!. MHS received a new turf field after much deliberation and careful consideration from the Autauga County Board of Education and Superintendent of Autauga County Schools, Lymen Woodfin. The new turf was put in place while Stanley-Jensen Stadium is still...
High School football Week 0 schedule in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2024 high school football season is fast approaching as teams prepare to begin their quest for a state championship. Week 0 begins Aug. 22 and will run through Aug. 24. Several schools hired new head coaches including the Hoover Buccaneers. The Bucs hired former Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer, as […]
New charter school in Prattville pushes start date back
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – Ivy Classical Academy in Prattville will now open later than initially planned. According to a post on social media, the school will now open to students on Aug. 21. School officials say there was “a delay in the delivery of the air conditioning units. As a result, we have decided to move back our planned start date by two weeks.”
Ranking the top girls basketball coaches in the state of Alabama
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, AL.com will explore the best of high school sports in Alabama. We hope you join the conversation. The state of Alabama has employed some of the top girls basketball coaches in the nation. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Alabama Governor shares message for teachers preparing for back-to-school season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey shared a special message for Alabama teachers preparing to start the school year. The nearly two-minute video can be viewed on the governor’s YouTube page, in which she mentions her experience as a teacher and offers encouragement to current educators. Click here to watch the full video.
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
On June 24, 2024, Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. Her institution, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College (1 on 1 T&T), officially opened in Phenix City, marking a significant milestone in the landscape of higher education.
SPAN graduates make major comebacks after minor setbacks with graduation
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor S.P.A.N. of Chilton County graduated 18 students from its program on July 31 and got them back on track to academic success. The students were honored for their hard work in completing the program with a graduation ceremony inside Clanton City Hall. Special Programming for Achievement Network, better known […] The post SPAN graduates make major comebacks after minor setbacks with graduation appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Ann Leigh Jones takes gold in the Gold Standard Student-Athlete of the Week
The Alabama State Games, in partnership with the @AHSAA Radio Network, announces The Gold Standard Student-Athlete of the Week. Each week a student-athlete from throughout the state will be chosen exemplifying the GOLD STANDARD. Meet Ann Leigh Jones | Prattville High School. Sport: Volleyball. Nomination Category: Leadership Skills. Nominated by:...
August 2024 Student Spotlights – Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County
Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!. PCA JV Cheer Team Wins Big. PCA’s JV Cheer team recently attended camp...
Back to School Tips for Kids in Alabama
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, students across Alabama are preparing to return to the classroom. The back-to-school season can evoke a mix of emotions, from the excitement of reuniting with friends to the anxiety of facing new challenges. To help ensure a smooth transition and a successful start to the academic year, here are some valuable tips for kids in Alabama:
Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State
Sometimes our hard work is rewarded with an unexpected opportunity when we don’t realize that anyone even noticed. Jaquarius Billingsley, a senior at Lanett High School, was surprised but excited when he was chosen to represent the school at the Alabama Boys State sponsored by the American Legion this summer. When asked what he’s learned […] The post Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State appeared first on Valley Times-News.
From lockdowns to drills: Alabama's proactive approach to school safety
It's been 25 years since the shooting at Columbine High School. Now, every year we hear reports of school shootings. Central Alabama knows all too well about threats on campus - proving time and again that training saves lives. Earlier this year a Walker County school resource officers put Oakman...
DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
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