HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - Gail Adams keeps memories of her daughter, April Kirkland, throughout her home. Adams is also keeping April’s memory alive through a scholarship that has helped Cottonwood High School students continue their education since 1998. “When April passed, we wanted to do something to help the kids at Cottonwood High School because she loved her school so much,” Adams said. Adams said she wanted her daughter remembered.