Alabama
Alabama state school board wants early review of social studies standards
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The Alabama Board of Training advised State Superintendent Eric Mackey Thursday to place the overview of social research requirements again on the calendar sooner reasonably than later.
The social research requirements are simply too previous, board members mentioned, and so they need state officers to revisit sooner than deliberate. Textbooks have been final accredited in 2011, and lecturers want new supplies, they mentioned.
Social research requirements are at present resulting from be reviewed in 2026, with native colleges implementing a brand new course of research with new textbooks within the 2028-29 college 12 months.
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“I guarantee you in our society quite a bit has modified,” board member Wayne Reynolds mentioned through the work session in Montgomery. “The Gulf Struggle is new, the entire surroundings of the world we stay in that our college students ought to perceive is dramatically completely different.”
Board member Tonya Chestnut mentioned, “We have to actually have a way of urgency and put social research sooner than what now we have. Can you concentrate on what has occurred since 2010? Our children deserve higher. So we have to make the changes.”
Board member Cynthia McCarty, an economics professor at Jacksonville State College, mentioned she’s involved that the economics portion of the requirements are outdated.
“Financial coverage has modified. The instruments that our central financial institution is ready to use have modified.”
In consequence, McCarty mentioned, “We’re educating them some issues which are not finished with financial coverage, after which not together with some issues which are finished.”
The board batted round prospects for which course of research–science is subsequent in line—could possibly be swapped out with social research.
Board member Tracie West mentioned lecturers can pull in supplemental supplies which are updated even when textbooks are outdated.
“It’s not like we’re simply leaving them on the market with out choices to have the ability to pull in new supplies in geography, financial coverage.”
Pulling supplemental supplies isn’t an choice for all colleges, board vice chairman Yvette Richardson mentioned.
“If you discuss districts that may get supplemental up to date supplies, that’s good for many who have the cash to do this,” she mentioned.
One other challenge, Richardson added, is that if lecturers are chargeable for discovering up to date supplies, it results in a scarcity of continuity throughout colleges and districts.
Mackey cautioned board members that it’s not a easy job to maneuver the sequence of topic critiques round. Loads of analysis is completed within the 12 months previous to a committee contemplating a brand new course of research. And the division at present doesn’t have a social research specialist for a committee to work with, he mentioned, after the sudden retirement of the longtime specialist final 12 months.
Board member Stephanie Bell, in pushing for an earlier overview of social research requirements, mentioned she’s heard whispers of plans by lawmakers who might take the reins on the overview if the board doesn’t.
She cited lawmakers’ passage of the Literacy Act and the Numeracy Act as examples of lawmakers dictating what will get taught.
“We must be those truly doing it,” Bell mentioned, “and making these choices and never ready for them to inform us when and the way.”
A overview of social research requirements was underway final 12 months, however Mackey dismissed the committee in September, reasoning {that a} current overview of Alabama’s social research requirements discovered them to be one of many strongest requirements within the nation and adjustments might wait.
No choices have been made on the work session, however Mackey mentioned they are going to revisit the subject in Might.
In an interview with AL.com Friday, Reynolds was assured social research can be moved up.
“We don’t settle for the present plan,” he mentioned. “The board will set the schedule. And it’ll not be delayed so long as it was.”
Alabama
LSU Football Trending for Coveted Alabama Linebacker Following Unofficial Visit
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff hosted one of the biggest recruiting events of the summer on Friday for the program’s annual Bayou Splash in Baton Rouge.
For Kelly and the Tigers, they brought in a myriad of commitments in both the 2025 and 2026 classes along with targets at the top of their Big Board.
The invite-only event was once again a huge success for the program with LSU now trending for numerous targets.
One name to keep tabs on is Gulf Shores (Ala.) native JaMichael Garrett.
The four-star 2026 linebacker has seen his status as a recruit skyrocket over the last few months after cracking the Top 150 in the recent update.
A Top 10 linebacker in America, Garrett has the Who’s Who of college football pursuing his services, but after trimming his list, it’s LSU and Auburn who are his finalists.
On Friday, Garrett made the drive to Baton Rouge for LSU’s Bayou Splash recruiting event where he was accompanied by several of the top targets on LSU’s radar.
Following the trip to check in with LSU, he hopped back in the car to make the trip up to Auburn where he will visit with the [Auburn] Tigers on Saturday.
With his finalists set in stone, Garrett confirmed a commitment is “coming soon” with a decision likely coming within the next week.
Right now, LSU is trending for his services following a beneficial visit to Baton Rouge for the Bayou Splash event.
Garrett is an elite-level linebacker who could thrive under defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s system. There is a need for linebackers in the 2026 cycle with the Tigers turning up the heat for Garrett.
LSU currently holds a pair of 2026 commitments, but after a huge weekend on the recruiting trail, we could see more pop sooner than later.
All signs point to Garrett joining the class.
Late Friday night, we saw the first prediction come in from On3 Sports’ Shea Dixon with more buzz trending LSU’s way.
For the Tigers, it would be a tremendous get for a program that is eyeing improvement for the long haul on the defensive side of the ball.
A Top 10 linebacker in America, Garrett is at the top of LSU’s 2026 Big Board with the program looking to get him on board sooner rather than later.
On Friday, he was alongside several top 2026 prospects with the No. 1 prospect in the country in town, Jahkeem Stewart.
Stewart, the the top recruit in the 2026 cycle, is just down the road from Baton Rouge and Brian Kelly’s coaching staff has kept tabs on the prospect many are preparing to call “generational”.
The prized defensive lineman plays his high school ball at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans (La.) where the Bayou Bengals have certainly dipped their toes in over the years.
From Leonard Fournette to Tyrann Mathieu, there have been several LSU greats that have come from the impressive Catholic League high school.
Now, LSU has their sights set on the next great recruit out of St. Augustine in coveted prospect Jahkeem Stewart.
The No. 1 overall player in the country, Stewart is a physical specimen of a defensive lineman who has programs across America salivating at his ceiling.
With a myriad of programs in his ear, Bo Davis and the Tigers have made sure to get in on the action as well.
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Alabama
Check out these five scenic parks in Alabama – Yellowhammer News
Alabama State Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun, adventure, and family escapes, especially in summer.
Monte Santo State Park
Madison County
Known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, Monte Santo offers diverse outdoor activities and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. It’s a perfect destination for nature lovers and families looking for a peaceful retreat.
Langan Park
Mobile
An urban oasis featuring lakes, walking trails, and large green spaces, Langan Park is a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy amenities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, and the Mobile Museum of Art.
Blount Cultural Park
Montgomery
A blend of art and nature, this park is home to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Blount Cultural Park is beautifully landscaped with gardens, ponds, and scenic walking trails for the perfect day for nature lovers or anyone looking for outdoor respite.
Black Creek Park
Fultondale
A spot featuring scenic walking trails, lush greenery and a family-friendly atmosphere, Black Creek Park is a natural getaway. Enjoy outdoor movie night under the stars, adding a touch of cinematic magic to this beautiful park.
Oak Mountain State Park
Pelham
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Oak Mountain State Park offers a range of activities from hiking and mountain biking to fishing and horseback riding. With beautiful lakes and scenic views, it’s the perfect destination for adventure and relaxation.
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These Alabama airports are sharing $22 million in federal grants
Alabama airports are splitting $22 million in the latest round of federal grants to improve infrastructure like runways, lighting and taxiways.
Huntsville International Airport and Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Airport are in line for the largest slices of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Grants, which are based both on passenger volume and capital improvement needs.
HSV will be getting $12.8 million to help shift a taxiway 200 feet and rehabilitate pavement and lighting on Runway 18/36, according to the FAA. In Birmingham, $6.9 million is earmarked for rehabilitation and construction of additional taxiways.
“The funding we’re announcing today will allow hundreds of airports to make critical improvements that will benefit passengers for years to come,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release announcing the grants.
The remaining funds are going to 10 other airports in the state, including:
- $667,080 to Weedon Field in Eufaula for taxiway construction
- $524,323 to Troy Municipal Airport for taxiway rehabilitation
- $332, 786 to MacCrenshaw Memorial in Greenville for apron rehabilitation
- $309,747 to Franklin Field in Union Springs for hangar construction
- $164,270 to Tuscaloosa National for lighting vault equipment reconstruction
- $46,674 to Gulf Shores International for temporary runway closure lighting
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