AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) – A teenager in Autauga County has received a big honor. Kayden Bland was named one of the 2026 APT Young Heroes, which recognizes three outstanding students in Alabama who have overcome adversity while excelling academically and serving their communities.
Kayden is a senior at Billingsley School, who has faced extraordinary medical challenges with unwavering faith and determination.
On May 21, 2024, just one month after her 16th birthday, Kayden suffered an unexpected seizure while home alone. It caused serious injuries, including third-degree burns…