Alabama’s community colleges have recorded their fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth, up nearly 8% this fall. With this momentum, the board has committed $30 million to a workforce partnership and introduced additional new projects, underscoring the state’s focus on advanced skill-building and job readiness.

Grafton Middle School has unveiled a fresh fifth-grade wing, part of an $11.4 million renovation project aimed at addressing overcrowding caused by rising enrollment. Eight new classrooms await students, and teachers are thrilled about the expanded space.