At a meeting in Montgomery, the Alabama Board of Education debated whether juniors should take the ACT—along with the ACT WorkKeys exam—to better measure college and career readiness. Board members also updated a $6.6B FY27 budget request that includes funds for reading support and rising transportation costs, with a final proposal expected soon.
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Ty Simpson threw for 382 yards and four touchdowns as Alabama beat Wisconsin 38 to 14 on Saturday, with Ryan Williams gathering 165 yards after missing the last game because of a concussion. The win showed a strong team performance ahead of upcoming conference play — boosting local pride.
Capital City car enthusiasts gathered at Dalraida Baptist Church—showing off their prized possessions for a charitable cause on Saturday.
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