University of Mobile Unveils Renovated J.L. Bedsole Library for New Academic Year
The University of Mobile has unveiled its renovated J.L. Bedsole Library, giving students a refreshed study and research hub as the fall 2026 semester begins.
Baldwin Preparatory Academy Adds Nursing and Pharmacy Tech Programs as 233 Sophomores Arrive
Baldwin Preparatory Academy in Loxley has added a Nursing 112 dual-enrollment course and a pharmacy technician program, welcoming 233 incoming 10th graders this school year.
Fairhope Cracks National Top 750 as 3 Alabama High Schools Land in Top 250
New Century Tech High School in Huntsville tops Alabama's new national high school rankings, with Homewood and Mountain Brook close behind and Fairhope High School representing south Alabama in the…
MCPSS Opens 2026-27 School Year With #BeTheReason Challenge, Football Kickoffs and AP Honors
Mobile County Public Schools kicked off the 2026-27 school year with Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill's #BeTheReason challenge, football season send-offs at Vigor High School, a Camp Kindergarten welcome at Gilliard…
Retiring Thomasville Superintendent Vickie Morris Sends Staff Into New School Year With Reflection on Legacy
Retiring Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Vickie Morris urged staff to keep believing in their impact as she reflected on her tenure ahead of retirement.
Mobile Therapist Urges Parents to Watch for Signs of Anxiety as Students Return to School
A school-based therapist with AltaPointe Health is helping parents recognize the signs of anxiety in students as the new school year begins.
Mobile County School Board Member Johnny Hatcher Subject of Police Complaint After Verbal Threat Allegation
Mobile County school board member Johnny Hatcher is the subject of a police complaint after allegedly verbally threatening a man at a personnel hearing.
Floretta P. Carson Academy Announces Free Meals for All Students Under Federal Program
Floretta P. Carson Visual & Performing Arts Academy will continue offering free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2026-2027 school year under the federal Community Eligibility Provision.
Mobile County Reports Continued Drop in Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism as School Year Opens
Mobile County's DA office reports truancy fell another 31% and chronic absenteeism dropped 3% last school year under its Helping Families Initiative.
Mobile County Public School System Welcomes Back Roughly 50,000 Students for First Day
Mobile County Public School System welcomed back roughly 50,000 students across 90 schools for the first day of the 2026-27 year.