Record number of kids in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19, local parents react
The Alabama Public Health Department is reporting that hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 have hit a record high.
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Mask Debates Rage As Local Schools Welcome Students Back
Many local school systems are requiring mask for students and faculty.
ASU Tennis: ITA announces 2021 Division I Men Academic Awards
” TEMPE, Ariz. | The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2021 Division I Men ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams this week, with Alabama State well represented with five individuals and a team award. Alabama State was one of two teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) to earn the All-Academic Team distinction, while the Hornets also had five student-athletes earn ITA Scholar-Athlete honors […]” For more visit AlabamaNews.Net!
ASU Football: SWAC Media Days to be held Tuesday in Birmingham and aired on ESPN3
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) will host its annual SWAC Football Media on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:00 am CST at the Sheraton-Birmingham. The event will be streamed live on ESPN3 with college football commentators Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker teaming up to host the event.
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ASU Track & Field: Abdi Hussein Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. I Alabama State recent graduate and track and field athlete Abdi Hussein has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, the organization recently announced. For more ASU Hornets news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Georgia Paying Teachers Extra $3,000 a Year to Teach in Rural, Low Performing Schools
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House. The House Education Committee on Thursday approved House Bill 32. Up to 1,000 teachers would get a tax credit for agreeing to work in targeted districts. If teachers…
Thank You for your Support in the 6th Annual ‘Stuff the Truck’ Event
The 6th annual ‘Stuff the Truck’ event kicked off today. Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for Alabama students who depend on the free or reduced lunch program a for meal each day. For many of them, it’s their only meal of the day….
Autauga County Schools Hiring Substitute Teachers, Bus Drivers, More
Autauga County Schools is trying to fill a substitute shortage before students head back to school in just over two weeks. There’s a need for more than just teachers. The district is seeking substitute bus drivers, custodians and even school nurses. Starting pay is $100 a day for teachers, and up to $20 an hour for custodians, bus drivers and…
Montgomery Leaders Urge Residents to Support School Referendum
Montgomery County area leaders today said it’s time to invest more than the bare minimum in Montgomery Public Schools. On Wednesday officials announced the formation of a community-wide campaign to raise awareness of the upcoming school funding referendum. MPS Superintendent Ann Roy Moore and MPS School Board President Clare Weil alongside Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean, Montgomery Mayor Steven…
Coronavirus and Children, UAB Pediatrician Gives Insight
As the start of the school year inches closer, there are still many unknowns about coronavirus and children. Alabama News Network spoke with Dr. GiGi Youngblood of Children’s Hospital of Alabama to get some answers. A portion of the interview can be read below. Q: When it comes to children and coronavirus, are children more or less susceptible to the virus? A:…
