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Three contestants competing for 2026 Miss A.L.A.H.
2026 MISS A.L.A.H. contestants pictured with reigning 2025 Miss A.L.A.H. Maggie Benedict include Brookelynn Peeler, Alyssa Davis, and Adyson Hopkins. 2026 JUNIOR MISS A.L.A.H. contestants competing Saturday night include (front row) Brianda Calvillo, Elizabeth Plank, and Kyndrie Carter. (Back row) Ember Ely, 2025 Junior Miss Bentley Parsons, and Jaelynn Sanchez. 2026 LITTLE MISS A.L.A.H. contestants…
Read More1000 POINTS
Big smiles all around from teammates, Will Hilligoss and Head Coach Kenny Parks, as Will is presented with a banner celebrating Will scoring 1,000 points in his high school career. He hit the milestone with a shot at the 7:14 mark of the fourth quarter in the Knights’ home varsity game with Heritage on Tuesday,…
Read MoreFinal game in East gym goes overtime in ALAH loss
Five seniors and their parents were recognized at ALAH’s Boys’ Basketball and Cheerleading Senior Night 2026 at the last home boys’ basketball game of the season last Friday. The seniors’ high school activities and a favorite memory from their senior season were read as they were introduced to the large crowd. Pictured here from left…
Read MoreCasteel, Rawlins led ALAH girls past Okaw Valley in regular season finale
On Monday, February 9, the Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond high school girls’ varsity basketball team played their last home game of the season. At that game the two Seniors were introduced with their parents for Senior Night. Pictured here are Anna Rawlins (23), daughter of Ben and Sara Rawlins; and DusteeRose Gregory (33), daughter of…
Read MoreALAH PEP BAND SENIORS
ALAH High School Pep Band Seniors. The ALAH High School Pep Band Seniors were recognized on Monday, February 9 at the last girls’ home basketball game where they also performed. Five Seniors and their parents were introduced and thanked for their efforts over the last four years. From left to right are Zoey Taylor, daughter…
Read MoreALAH CORPORATE SPONSORS
CORPORATE SPONSORS. On Friday, February 13 at the last home basketball game of the season, Arthur Lovington Atwood, Hammomd High School held their annual Corporate Sponsor night. Representatives from each were treated to a dinner prepared and served by the FCCLA and high school athletes prior to the game. Between the jr. varsity and varsity…
Read MoreALAH SCHOLASTIC BOWL TEAM
The ALAH Varsity Scholastic Bowl team competed on Monday, February 9 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament in Sullivan. Our Knights came away as champions defeating six other teams. The scores for each match were: ALAH 210, Argenta-Oreana 110; ALAH 250, Blue Ridge 180; ALAH 270, Tri-County 80; ALAH 250, Sullivan 150; ALAH 270, Arcola…
Read MoreKNIGHTLY READING: A Family Literacy Event
Students at Atwood-Hammond Grade School are seen playing hide and seek in the wardrobe before stepping into Narnia. By Knightly Reading Team This week, CUSD #305 launched its 7th annual district-wide book club, Knightly Reading: A Family Literacy Event. The youngest household member of K-5th grade students, all across the district, received a copy of…
Read MoreRajah Park Committee seeking donations for Pavilion/Gazebo “Gazillion” project
Pictured is the rectangular gazebo style structure that is planned to be added to Rajah Memorial Park in Atwood. It is constructed using weather-resisting vinyl supports, vinyl benches, metal roofing and will be customized to prevent birds from roosting in the rafters. By Doris Elmore Staff Writer It may be winter, but now is the…
Read More2026 CERRO GORDO SPELLING BEE WINNERS
2026 CERRO GORDO SPELLING BEE WINNERS. Cerro Gordo held their annual Spelling Bee on February 5 with 16 students competing. They went several rounds before seventh grader Noah Blomgren correctly spelled “dexterity” to become the champion. Pictured are Hunter French (runner-up) and Noah Blomgren (winner). Both boys will compete at the conference Spelling Bee to…
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