Governor and speaker confront AHSAA regarding athlete eligibility under the CHOOSE Act
Governor Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter Sue AHSAA Governor Kay Ivey, along with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter from Rainesville, has taken legal action against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). They are requesting a court order to prevent the AHSAA from enforcing rules that would ban students from using competing ACT funds if they change […]
AHSAA in trouble: Governor Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter request a court order after school choice athletes are sidelined
Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Ruling Sparks Legislative Response Recently, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) decided that student-athletes who utilize funds from the state’s new choice law to transfer schools will be required to sit out for one year. In response, Lt. Col. Ainsworth announced he would propose legislation to revoke the AHSAA’s […]
Seven Points: Trump tariffs deemed unlawful (for the time being); Ivey criticizes Newsom’s unreasonable statements; AHSAA targets students; and additional topics…
News Highlights 7. Alabamians will soon experience new tax reductions on groceries and essential items. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) noted that this move is part of a broader initiative, amounting to an estimated $1.5 billion in total tax relief for residents. 6. While professional football is still on hold, the college team recently secured a 38-24 […]
Former associate director files lawsuit against AHSAA for discrimination based on gender and age
Former AHSAA Executive Files Discrimination Lawsuit The former associate executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association has initiated a federal lawsuit, alleging gender and age discrimination against the AHSAA. Kim Vickers claims that she, as a woman, faced demotion and eventual termination after lodging a complaint with the Employment Opportunity Committee, which ultimately […]
Rainsville couple recognized as winners of the 2025 AHSAA ‘Making a Difference’ Award
I’m excited to share a bit about two truly amazing people, Bill and Judy Ayers from Rainsville. To me, they’ll always be Mr. and Mrs. Ayers—there’s just so much respect and admiration I have for them. My journey with them began back at Plainview School, where Mrs. Ayers taught my seventh-grade English class, and Mr. […]
Bill enabling cross-play between AHSAA, AISA advances to Alabama House vote
A House bill to allow cross-play between the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the Alabama Independent Schools Association (AISA) was pushed through several legislative sessions and received approval from the House Education Policy Committee. “Crossplay” allows AISA schools to play against AHSAA schools, a practice that is not practiced in only two states: […]
AHSAA executive director announces retirement
Alvin Briggs, executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, announced Wednesday that he will retire effective Sept. 2. Briggs made the announcement at the AHSAA Central Board of Directors meeting in Montgomery, where the move was approved unanimously. “My time with the AHSAA has been memorable,” said Briggs, who has held the position […]
New AHSAA executive director says rules will be enforced
Following the sudden retirement of former Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) executive director Alvin Briggs last April, the central committee immediately began a search for Briggs' replacement. The case was eventually traced to former coach and Oxford High School principal Heath Harmon, who addressed the media at a press conference Thursday night. Harmon was […]
One-time audit of AHSAA advanced by Alabama Senate committee
Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to conduct a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City), is a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by 13 of the 35 state […]
Rep. Stubbs proposes bill to allow cross-play between AHSAA and non-member teams for ‘fair competition’
State Representative Troy Stubbs (R-Wetumpka) has pre-filed a bill that would allow cross-play competition between Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) school sports and non-affiliated school teams in Alabama. Under the proposed bill, AHSAA member schools would be able to join other schools like the Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AISA) in agreeing to adhere […]