Alabama business magnate Angus R. Cooper III was elected to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees in a unanimous vote to represent the First Congressional District. Trustees acclaimed Cooper as a visionary in business, in the state’s economy and workforce, and most importantly, in the continued success of the UA System’s mission. Recently […]

Nearly a week after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a second-grader’s backpack at Challenger Elementary School, questions remain about how the gun ended up in the child’s possession. The incident occurred last Thursday around 2:45 p.m. as students were being dismissed from school. According to officials with Huntsville City Schools, the firearm was discharged while […]

According to a recent report published by the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, students and alumni of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) generated $8.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The sum equates to approximately  3% of Alabama’s total gross state product. “The ACCS enriches the lives of students by raising […]

State Rep. Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) is addressing rising concerns over drone activity around Alabama’s public schools. Following an increase in unexplained drone sightings across the country, Almond has filed a bill aimed at regulating drone use near schools to protect students and teachers. HB201 would prohibit flights within 500 feet of school property without approval, […]

For the past decade, Gadsden City High School’s Special Olympics basketball team has had its special needs cheerleaders leading chants and bringing spirit to the court. However, for those 10 years, the cheerleaders remained on the sidelines. This season, the program is growing in an exciting way as it marks the first year that the special […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into nearly every aspect of life, and college football is no exception. Auburn University is leveraging this advanced technology to create a more engaging experience for fans and enhance performance on the field. WBRC 6 has reported that before the Auburn Tigers take the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium, […]

Here in Alabama, we love our winners — be they college sports teams, Huntsville landing the Space Command headquarters (again), or our Miss America contestants. We are truly blessed to live in a state where we have so much to be proud of and compete so well on the national stage. This spring, as the […]

Tuscaloosa County School System (TCSS) officials recently announced that varsity sports at Holt High School will be discontinued after the 2025-2026 school year due to declining student participation. The decision, which TCSS described as difficult but necessary, was made after careful evaluation of participation rates and what would best serve student-athletes. Beginning in the fall […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has appointed Sid J. Trant as chancellor, entrusting him with the leadership of the state’s most influential higher education and health care enterprise. Trant, who has served as interim chancellor for the past ten months, now assumes the permanent role, guiding the UA System’s three world-class research […]

On Thursday, a scary situation for parents, faculty, and students took place at Challenger Elementary School in Huntsville. It all happened around 2:45 as students were being dismissed from school. According to officials with Huntsville City Schools, students were in the hallway preparing to go home when a firearm accidentally went off in a second-grade […]

A rodent-sized mammal found in east Alabama is causing a stir across the state and beyond. Researchers at Auburn University are part of a team that has identified the first henipavirus in North America — in the tissue of a northern short-tailed shrew. The discovery was published this week in the journal “Emerging Infectious Diseases” and has since made […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a groundbreaking and pioneering institution, stands as the first public residential magnet high school in the United States dedicated exclusively to the fields of cyber technology and engineering. Located in North Alabama, ASCTE provides an unparalleled educational experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge cyber and engineering concepts […]

A fifth-grade teacher at Gilliard Elementary in Mobile recently received one of the highest honors in education, the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Mary Travis was surprised with the award during an assembly, assuming that she was attending a routine school event. Instead, she found herself in the spotlight as state officials, students, and fellow educators […]

February 1 was a historic day for the Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Lady Mustangs Softball team, as they celebrated their inaugural season with a doubleheader sweep against Chattahoochee Valley Community College at the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium and Mustang Field. The afternoon began with Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) throwing the ceremonial […]

Four Star Freightliner, a leading truck dealership in the Southeast, has taken a significant step in workforce development by registering its Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program with the state of Alabama. Known for providing top-tier medium and heavy-duty trucks from Daimler brands like Freightliner and Western Star, Four Star Freightliner operates seven locations across Alabama, Georgia, […]

Beginning in February, high school sophomores in Tuscaloosa County can apply for the Leaders to Legends program intended to empower student leaders to be changemakers in their schools and communities. In the 2025-26 school year, Leaders to Legends will foster character development, career pathways, and community outreach. Students will participate in monthly, hands-on sessions exploring […]

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a groundbreaking and pioneering institution, stands as the first public residential magnet high school in the United States dedicated exclusively to the fields of cyber technology and engineering. Located in North Alabama, ASCTE provides an unparalleled educational experience by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge cyber and engineering concepts […]

I’ve been part of great teams throughout my career and life. Auburn University, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, the USA Dream Team, Inside the NBA on TNT broadcast team, just to name a few. Now, I’ve joined a new team, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), the HOME TEAM. Why would a guy who […]

Alabama’s fourth-grade students are leading the charge nationally in improving scores during the post-COVID academic recovery, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly known as America’s Report Card. In fourth-grade math, Alabama climbed to 32nd in 2024, from a low point of 52nd in 2019, the last NAEP administered pre-COVID. Alabama’s six-point scale […]

A quality education is one of the most valuable gifts a child can be blessed with and students at Montgomery Christian School(MCS) receive just that. RELATED: Alabama officials say they are ‘proud to celebrate School Choice Week’ as new program starts this year As part of National School Choice Week, MCS has been recognized as […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama. TVA and ASCTE announced Monday that the collaboration aims to equip students with the skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. “TVA has a comprehensive cybersecurity program to predict, […]

The question of whether or not Avette Dunn, a Shelby County Schools cafeteria worker, will get to keep her job is still undecided after she violated school protocol by not informing a principal about donations she collected to pay for students’ lunches. Shelby County’s superintendent, Dr. Lewis Brooks, has recommended Dunn for termination. Dunn has […]

Former NASA executive Jonathan Pettus has been hired as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus worked for 27 years at NASA, where he served in a variety of executive leadership roles including as NASA’s chief information officer and as the associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining […]

On Tuesday, the Birmingham Board of Education responded to an application submitted by the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) in Bessemer to open a campus in the city near A.H Parker High School. The Board turned down the request. According to The Birmingham Times, the school is rapidly reaching capacity with approximately 200 students. […]