SUMMARY: Monroe County High School football coach Robert Wilkerson is urging more support from parents, alumni, and the community. Since starting in April, Wilkerson has faced challenges such as low game attendance, limited adult volunteers for filming and chain crew, and a lack of trainers. He publicly expressed concerns on Facebook, emphasizing the need for people to attend games and boost team morale. Wilkerson highlights issues like outdated training equipment and lack of pride in the school. He calls for increased community involvement through their “adopt a tiger” program and donations via an Amazon wish list to improve the team’s resources.

Head Coach Robert Wilkerson says building the team starts with more people attending games and helping the young players.

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SUMMARY: Alabama lawmakers are challenging a new rule by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) that sidelines certain high school athletes using the $7,000 tax credit under the CHOOSE Act. Senators and representatives argue the rule violates state law, which protects player eligibility and opposes restrictions impacting athletes’ ability to participate. They call for increased oversight of the AHSAA and suggest revising or repealing the CHOOSE Act. Concerns focus on fairness but emphasize that opportunities for student-athletes should not be compromised. Some lawmakers are even considering dismantling the AHSAA due to these controversial regulations.

High school athletes who transfer schools using financial aid like the CHOOSE Act are ineligible to play for one year, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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SUMMARY: On this Labor Day, News 5 NOW covers key stories: Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leroy Jordan died at 84. The Alabama Department of Conservation extended the recreational red snapper season as fishermen have caught two-thirds of the quota. An SUV crashed into Sage Health on Airport Boulevard, hospitalizing the driver. Mobile Police investigate a shooting injuring two men and damaging multiple vehicles. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency bolstered patrols for holiday traffic, which is heavy today. Commemorating Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, viewers shared personal stories of survival and recovery. The broadcast ends with a poll about burying time capsules.

Local law enforcement is prepared for all the extra traffic and revelers this Labor Day holiday, a car crashes into a local business, and those wanting to catch some red snapper still have a chance.

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