High School

The month of August means the start of high school football in many parts of the country. But it's one of the hottest and, sometimes, most humid times of the year. And it's only getting worse with climate change. Since July, five players have died of suspected heat-related illnesses, including 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins, who collapsed during drills last month at his Alabama high school practice.

Some young workers in North Alabama are heading to new jobs today. They took part in a program called the High School Ready to Work Regional Hiring Day.

Elba and Samson high schools will play in the 2A football playoffs after the Alabama Supreme Court cleared the way for the game to go forward.Justices…