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High school football, especially in the South, is like a religion, and many games are high stakes with plenty of emotion.  That emotion got the […]

Following multiple top-10 matchups, the Alabama high school football rankings have once again shifted moving into the second week of October. Auburn is now the top-ranked team in the state following its impressive road win over former No. 1 Phenix City Central. Alabaster Thompson is also back in the top three following a big victory […] The post Alabama High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 7 appeared first on On3.

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) are offering $400,000 in scholarships to people looking to start a career in automotive manufacturing in Alabama. The $4,000 scholarships will help cover the 2025 spring, summer, or fall semesters, and will go to students who are...

University of Mobile has the best dorms for college students in Alabama, according to a report by Niche.com. At the University of Mobile, 73% of students polled said overall dorm quality is great, and 71% said the social atmosphere is great. Rounding out the schools with the top 10 ranked...

Class 6A No. 1 Saraland faces another tough test this week, traveling to unbeaten St. Paul’s on Friday for a matchup of Region 1 unbeatens. Here are 5 games to watch in Coastal Alabama in Week 8:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...

By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School crowned its newest homecoming queen, Mallorie Blackmon, during the Red Devils’ 34-0 win over Autaugaville High School on Oct. 4. Blackmon was crowned alongside princesses from grades seventh to 11th at halftime of the school’s homecoming game.   2024 Maplesville High School Homecoming Court 2024 Maplesville […] The post Maplesville’s newest homecoming queen crowned appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.

Here’s this week’s schedule for high school football in North Alabama. Don't miss WAAY 31’s Big Game Friday Night for highlights, scores and more from games throughout the region. Big Game Friday Night kicks off around 10:15 p.m. Friday on WAAY 31. You can watch on TV...

Several schools in Shelby County have achieved a high placement in Niche.com’s 2024 Best Public High Schools in Alabama and Best Private High Schools in Alabama rankings. The post Several Shelby County area high schools rank highly in Niche rankings appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Business and education leaders are working together in west Alabama to better prepare students for life after high school. West Alabama Works started the Educator Workforce Academy seven years ago. The program closely aligns educators and elected leaders with what businesses needs from new employees. West...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A major expansion may be on the way at the Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa. The reason is there is a shortage of EMTs in the state. Alabama Fire College officials say it will be up to the Alabama Legislature when it meets again in 2025.

An Alabama bill that impacts college DEI programs, bathroom access has been in effect across the Yellowhammer State for about a week. The SB129 legislation went into effect on Oct. 1. Under the bill signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in March, DEI is defined as classes, training, programs and events...

A new report released by the Vote Mama Foundation, described as “A data-driven study of legislators, motherhood, and caregiving,” dictates that the Alabama Legislature is the only one in the country that lacks mothers of school-age children. The value of having mothers of young children within the Legislature was stressed by Vote Mama Chief Program Officer Sarah Hague. Hague said, “I think that it’s so important that when we are evaluating how diverse our decision making bodies are, that caregiver status is included in that diversity, because we will never accurately meet the needs of American families if American families aren’t represented at the decision making table, and we’re seeing that in Alabama.” Hague also mentioned the history of the legislative system, and the societal roles set in place for men and women at the time, arguing that legislatures across the country were not designed for women — in turn creating exclusive policy. But, Hague and many lawmakers hope to see more mothers of young children in legislatures in order to positively impact subjects such as sufficient maternity leave, affordable childcare and the ever rising costs of raising children in the United States. Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, also commented as a mother in Alabama’s Legislature, who was first elected in 2002 while having two school age children. Coleman said, “I want to encourage women with young children to run for the Legislature,” continuing, “Your voices need to be heard.”

(This story was updated to add new information.) It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. Last week, Southside's Koal Garrett won 57% of the vote after a three touchdown night to lead a comeback against Etowah. On the girls side, Cherokee County's Jolie Alexander had 27...

The elite universities of the Northeast are failing local students. That much is clear in the growing numbers of young people leaving for Southern colleges, which have spent time and money becoming more desirable to this underserved population. Applications to the best Northeast universities far outstrip the available spots, spurring...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Network of Alabama Academic Libraries celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding during an event held at the University of Montevallo on Oct. 3. Speakers at the event discussed the history of NAAL and its initiatives, as well as the organization’s future amid...

[We use AI tools to help us create our content more efficiently, but all data is verified prior to publishing.]. This week, Alabama high school seniors have a unique opportunity to take the next big step in their education journey.