MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Back to school is always filled with excitement, but for one Madison County student, this year meant event more.

After bravely recovering from brain surgery, Colby Eppes returned to school, greeted by the same familiar smile that waits for him every morning.

The reunion between Colby and his bus driver, Mr. James Harrison, is a reminder that sometimes the first smile of the day is about more than just transportation; its about care, and connection.

For Colby's mom, seeing him step onto the bus was more than just another school morning; it was reassurance after a long and difficult road.

It meant safety, comfort, and a sense of normalcy for her family. Colby is special needs, and earlier this year, he had surgery on his brain, that did not go as planned.

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