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Challenger Learning Center Announces Winners of STEM 250 Competition
54+ min ago (232+ words) RAINBOW CITY, AL " The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced the winners of its STEM 250 Competition for fifth- and sixth-grade students, recognizing young learners for their research and writing on American inventions and innovations as the nation approaches…...
Cleburne County Teen to Compete Nationally as Family History Connects to America's 250th Anniversary
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (295+ words) CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL " For many students, qualifying for a national competition is a milestone. For 16-year-old Hudson Lambert Braxton of Cleburne County, that achievement also coincides with a unique connection to American history. Hudson, a student at Cleburne County High…...
Jacksonville School Board Reviews Education Endowment, Approves Budget Items and New Principal at the High School
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL " The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education conducted its regular meeting on June 30, approving routine financial and personnel matters while also receiving an update on an education endowment managed through the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. The board…...
Jacksonville Father Develops Free Math App to Make Learning Times Tables Fun
4+ day, 7+ min ago (326+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL. " A Jacksonville father has turned a personal challenge into a free educational resource designed to help children build confidence in math. Brian Harmon created Mathicorn, a math-learning game for children, after struggling to find an app his 10-year-old…...
Jax State Faculty Member Named 2026 Athletic Trainer of the Year
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (576+ words) Jacksonville, AL " As originally reported by Brett Buckner with JSU's media department, Dr. Jennifer Savage Burgett, Coordinator of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in the Master's in Athletic Training program at Jacksonville State University, has been named the 2026 College/University…...
Piedmont Public Library to Host Free Summer Reading Program Science Event
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (224+ words) PIEDMONT, AL " The Piedmont Public Library will continue its Summer Reading Program with a special science-themed event featuring Jan Mattingly on Friday, June 26, at 11 a. m. The free program will be held at the library, located at 106 N. Main Street in Piedmont, and…...
Gadsden State Announces Spring 2026 President's and Dean's Lists
2+ week, 1+ day ago (357+ words) GADSDEN, AL " Gadsden State Community College has released its Spring 2026 President's List and Dean's List, recognizing students for their academic achievements during the semester. The lists were announced by Gadsden State President Alan Smith. The President's List honors full-time students…...
Anniston Library to Host Kid's Crafternoon Featuring Mini Cross Stitch Projects
2+ week, 3+ day ago (229+ words) ANNISTON, AL " The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Kid's Crafternoon on Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p. m. at the library, located at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston. The event will give children an opportunity to create mini cross stitch projects while learning…...
Gadsden State Students Earn 15 Medals at Alabama Skills USA Championships
3+ week, 2+ day ago (387+ words) GADSDEN, AL " Students from Gadsden State Community College earned a combined 15 medals during the recent Alabama Skills USA Leadership Conference and Skills USA Championships held in Birmingham, bringing home two gold medals, five silver medals and eight bronze medals. The…...
Jacksonville Board Approves Property Transfer for Kitty Stone Roadway Project
3+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) JACKSONVILLE, AL " The Jacksonville City Schools Board of Education approved the transfer of school property adjacent to Kitty Stone Elementary School to the City of Jacksonville during its June 9 meeting, clearing the way for construction of a new roadway designed…...