Local students who won in the Colbert County School District’s Geography Bee on Nov. 15 at Northwest-Shoals Community College include:

Level 1 (fourth-through sixth-grades):

First place — Ethan Benford, Leighton Elementary; second place — Zachary Johnson, Hatton Elementary; and third place — Tyson Williams, New Bethel Elementary.

Level II (seventh-through eighth-grades):

First place — Caleb Huckaba, Colbert Heights High School; second place — Devin Allen, Colbert Heights High School; and third place — Eric Ledlow, Colbert Heights High School.

Academic Achievers include achievements earned in school-sponsored activities that are based on grades and academic performances. Information comes from universities, colleges and local schools. It is published as space permits on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, call Valerie Sherer at 256-740-5755 or email her at valerie.sherer@TimesDaily.com.