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Leigh Anne Landrum, 42, received a police escort to the airport before competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. She returned home with four medals, including two golds, making Gulf Shores proud. ##
Middle schoolers in Gulf Shores are tackling environmental challenges through clothing exchanges and hands-on projects that make protecting the planet feel achievable. Their teachers say the goal is making students feel hopeful, not overwhelmed.
Ten students from coastal New Jersey communities just earned perfect and near-perfect grades at the University of Alabama. Five achieved a flawless 4.0 GPA to land on the President's List.
The legendary football coach who built a dynasty at Alabama is now building something bigger: a groundbreaking learning center that will give thousands of kids access to world-class STEM education, arts programs, and hands-on discovery experiences. The Saban Center opens in 2027, built entirely with Alabama materials for Alabama's future.
Alabama shattered its economic development records in 2025 with over $14.6 billion in new business investments and nearly 10,000 jobs headed to communities across the state. The historic growth signals a major economic transformation touching every corner of Alabama.
A Mobile school celebrated its second straight perfect score on Alabama's state report card with a parade full of music, cheers, and pride. The achievement shows what's possible when teachers, students, and community work together.
A coastal entertainment destination in Alabama is opening applications for its annual $10,000 scholarship, marking six years of investing in local students. The program has already helped launch the college careers of dozens of Baldwin County high school seniors.
Alabama just logged its biggest economic growth year ever, attracting nearly $15 billion in business investments that will create thousands of jobs across the state. From pharmaceutical giants to advanced manufacturing, companies are betting big on Alabama's future.
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated top-seeded Florida 9-1 in just five innings, advancing to their 10th SEC Tournament Championship game. With the win, Alabama made history by earning more SEC Tournament victories than any other school.
In a groundbreaking legal victory, whales in the Gulf of California won a court battle blocking massive tankers from their habitat. A federal judge ruled that ships over 300 meters tied to a planned LNG terminal cannot enter the gulf until the case concludes.
Alabama just wrapped its biggest economic development year in history, attracting $14.6 billion in new investments and nearly 10,000 job commitments across the state. The momentum marks a major win for communities from rural counties to major cities, with world-class companies choosing Alabama as their home.
Walker County, Alabama now has one of the state's lowest unemployment rates at just 2.2%, down from 2.6% the previous month and significantly better than the 3.2% rate from a year earlier. The good news reflects Alabama's broader economic momentum, with record employment numbers and rising wages across key sectors.
Nearly 400 University of South Alabama volunteers just delivered essential services to their homeless neighbors in one massive day of action. From healthcare to haircuts, these students proved that community support can happen at scale.
More than 100 Alabama high school seniors just earned scholarships for excelling both on the field and in the classroom. The Bryant-Jordan program is handing out $312,000 to students who prove that dedication pays off.
Alabama just shattered its economic development record, bringing in $14.6 billion in capital investment through strategic focus on jobs and growth. The milestone signals major momentum for the state's working families and future opportunities. ---
Alabama has become the national leader in helping students catch up after pandemic learning losses, posting the strongest math recovery gains in America. The state's focus on reading mastery, attendance, and accountability is now being called a model for the rest of the country.
After hurricanes devastated Alabama in 2005, the state launched a program to strengthen 53,000 homes with better roofs at no cost to homeowners. When Hurricane Sally hit in 2020, those fortified roofs proved their worth with dramatically reduced damage.
Alabama has jumped 20 spots in national fourth grade math rankings in less than a decade, leading the nation in math recovery while graduation rates hit 92%. Teachers, lawmakers, and school staff across the state worked together to create one of education's biggest turnaround stories.
After nearly a century and a half, Alabama's Public Service Commission will welcome its first two Black commissioners in January 2027. The historic appointments mark a turning point for a state agency once led by Confederate officers.
High school sophomores across Alabama just competed to design energy-efficient tiny homes, winning thousands in prizes while solving real-world challenges. The inaugural Grid Games Energy Hackathon brought STEM learning to life for students considering careers in the energy sector.
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