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Governor Ivey wants high schoolers to compete in Presidential 1776 competition: 'Never count Alabama out"
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (260+ words) As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama high school students to compete in the Presidential 1776 Award competition, a national civics challenge offering $250,000 in scholarships. "This summer, we will celebrate America's 250th birthday " two and…...
Want a boating license? ALEA announces boating basics, license course schedule
23+ hour, 49+ min ago (266+ words) The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol Division has announced its 2026 schedule for Boating Basics and License Courses, offering Alabama residents an opportunity to receive boating education and vessel licensing at locations statewide. According to ALEA, the free in-person courses…...
Sheffield City Schools: 'Do not give money' to impostor students asking for graduation, prom donations
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (264+ words) School leaders in Sheffield are asking Shoals residents to be a little more cautious " and a little more curious " if approached by someone claiming to be a high school student collecting money for school expenses, following recent'scam'attempts. Administrators say they've…...
Lt. Governor Ainsworth praises AHSAA after Scottsboro 4A reclassification decision
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) AHSAA has faced a fair bit of criticism the past couple weeks over a Scottsboro High School classification dispute, but after the correction, at least one person is singing their praises. Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth praised AHSAA after the Scottsboro…...
UA launches transformative nursing expansion as Alabama faces projected 14,000-nurse shortage
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (528+ words) As Alabama faces one of the most severe nursing shortages in the nation " driven by looming retirements and rising hospital vacancy rates " The University of Alabama has announced a transformative plan to double enrollment at its Capstone College of Nursing…...
AHSAA approves Scottsboro High School reclassification to 4A
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) Scottsboro High School has been reclassified to Class 4A after the Alabama High School Athletic Association's Central Board of Control voted to adjust the school's classification based on verified enrollment data, according to Scottsboro City Schools. The decision follows a dispute…...
Auburn Board of Trustees greenlights 'world-class' campus laboratory
1+ week, 1+ day ago (10+ words) Auburn Board of Trustees greenlights "world-class" campus laboratory'yellowhammernews.com...
ASCTE plans new institute to expand teacher development and advanced research
1+ week, 1+ day ago (12+ words) ASCTE plans new institute to expand teacher development and advanced research'Yellowhammer News...
Too many A’s? New bill would raise Alabama’s school grading bar by 10 points
1+ week, 2+ day ago (257+ words) State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) wants to raise standards when it comes to grading the success of public schools in the Yellowhammer State. Collins has introduced HB396, a bill that would change the way Alabama's public K-12 schools are graded in the…...
Senate committee advances Ten Commandments display bill for Alabama schools
1+ week, 2+ day ago (370+ words) The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments, reviving a measure that has failed to reach a floor vote in previous sessions. SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Keith…...