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Limestone County agriscience teacher Hunter Rogers has been selected for the seventh class of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Agricultural Leaders for Alabama program. Rogers was one of 14 participants chosen […]

Dale Strong

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) thinks American students aren’t taught proper patriotism in public schools and has introduced legislation to change that dynamic. The congressman introduced the “Promoting American Patriotism […]

Alabama A&M University established two new scholarship initiatives aimed at expanding educational access and supporting student success. The first, the 12th President Daniel K. Wims and Fountain B. Wims Agricultural […]

The Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees has voted to extend President Daniel K. Wims’ contract through Dec. 31, 2032, giving him two additional years beyond his previous agreement and […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Alabama will add 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, expanding access to the state’s nationally recognized early childhood education […]

A new partnership between Boeing and Drake State Community & Technical College aims to help train workers for advanced manufacturing jobs supporting Huntsville’s growing defense industry. The organizations will formally […]

While much of the conversation across the country surrounding artificial intelligence centers on which white-collar jobs could disappear, Huntsville is gaining recognition for preparing students for careers that still require […]

Ryan Renaud announced this week he is seeking reelection to the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education’s District 4 seat, campaigning on a message of “Finishing the Job” as the […]

The Huntsville City Board of Education has approved the purchase of 82 acres in the Hampton Cove area to support future school construction, taking another step in the district’s long-range […]

Former Madison school board member and city councilwoman Connie Spears says her decades of involvement in education, local government and community leadership have prepared her to serve students across North […]

Alabama A&M University is preparing to launch what university officials say will be Alabama’s first Bachelor of Science degree program in artificial intelligence, expanding North Alabama’s growing role in advanced […]

UNA Athletics

The University of North Alabama will host a one-day summit for coaches and athletic leaders from across the state later this month. The 2026 Sport Leadership Summit is scheduled for […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has selected aerospace engineer and veteran higher education administrator Donald J. Leo as its next president, according to an announcement Tuesday from the University […]

Terri Collins

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter has formally appointed outgoing State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) to the Alabama Charter School Commission. Ledbetter announced the appointment Friday, which will continue […]

Drake State Community and Technical College commemorated a $5 million gift from the E. Hart Fund during a campus event April 27, marking the largest individual donation in both the […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday marked a milestone for Alabama’s early education system, announcing that the state’s First Class Pre-K program has achieved 20 consecutive years of meeting all national […]

ASCTE ribbon cutting

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering marked a major milestone Friday morning with the ribbon cutting of its new $12.5 million Sentinel Center, alongside a surprise $3 million […]

North Alabama’s growing reputation in the space and aerospace sector was on display once again as teams from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Albertville earned multiple honors […]

Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols announced plans to retire at the end of this school year at the Board of Education during Thursday night’s school board meeting. Nichols, […]

Steve Marshall presented a 2025 Safe School Award to Cullman City Primary School, recognizing the school’s safety efforts. Only nine schools statewide received the award this year. More than 1,500 […]

Several educators from across the Tennessee Valley and broader North Alabama region are being recognized among the state’s top teachers, earning spots on the Alabama Teacher of the Year “Sweet […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong visited Drake State Community and Technical College on Tuesday, touring its advanced training facilities and highlighting the school’s role in workforce development as it celebrates its […]

A well-known name in American television and theater is headed to Huntsville this spring. Oakwood University has announced that award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will serve as its 2026 commencement speaker, […]

At more than 1,200 students and still growing, East Limestone High School has reached a point familiar across fast-growing North Alabama communities: it is full – and expected to remain […]

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