Rebecca Griesbach

Authorities identified the victim as 28-year-old Madalyn G. Powell.

Voters in two out of every three counties with an upcoming school board or superintendent race will see an entirely uncontested education ballot.

Across the state, 36 of about 150 open school board spots and just three of 24 local superintendent races are contested.

The number of English language learners in Alabama schools is growing statewide.

Pockets of small towns across Alabama are now home to a growing number of immigrants. But statewide, the numbers tell a different story.

Local law enforcement is looking into the messages.

More than a third of students in Albertville are English learners.

Sixteen school districts have more than 10% of students who are considered English learners.

Many English language students speak multiple languages.

In 2024, public school enrollment is the highest it's been since 2016.