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Ivey announces grant to expand STEM education in Walker County

Friday, June 14 by News Room

MONTGOMERY — A $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will help Walker County students blaze their paths to successful futures and rewarding careers. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Walker County Board of Education to construct a facility at Bankhead... Read More.

Bryant-Denny, Jordan-Hare removed from Super 7 rotation due to expanded CFP

Wednesday, June 12 by News Room

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), in coordination with the cities of Tuscaloosa, Auburn and Opelika, have agreed to remove The University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium from the Super 7 High School Football Championships host site... Read More.

Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition helps school systems get $7.8 million in federal funding for new electric buses

Wednesday, June 12 by News Room

When Casey Foster joined the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2023, he performed a detailed analysis of every bus route in every public school system in Alabama. Foster’s analysis identified routes eligible for the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program... Read More.

Williams named outstanding faculty member at BSCC-Jasper

Sunday, June 9 by News Room

“As an instructor, I know everyone who wants to learn can. That is the beauty of doing what I do. I see those moments when students understand concepts and are able to apply them to their lives. This reminds me of one of my... Read More.

Rasberry named outstanding faculty member at BSCC-Sumiton

Friday, May 31 by News Room

“As a person with a disability, I have always wanted to help others reach their goals the way so many have helped me get where I am today. When I came to Bevill State in 2007, I found that I loved working with community... Read More.

Life 101: Habits

Sunday, May 26 by News Room

I stepped on the scales this morning for the first time in awhile. The dial twisted twitched before setting on an unfamiliar number. I reached for my glasses, stepped back on the scales and sure enough the number that I didn’t recognize was there again.... Read More.

Graduation ceremonies scheduled this week

Tuesday, May 21 by News Room

Schools across Walker County will hold their graduation ceremonies across several days this week. Unlike in years past, Walker County Schools will hold their graduation events on different evenings with organizers saying that change was put into place to allow families to attend more than... Read More.

Jasper wins Class 5A softball championship

Friday, May 17 by News Room

OXFORD – Jasper High School arrived at Choccolocco Park on Thursday needing four straight victories, including two in a row over Moody, to win the Class 5A state softball championship. That’s exactly what the Vikings did. Emma Lou Frank’s RBI single in the bottom of the... Read More.

Sumiton Christian wins Class 1A baseball state title

Friday, May 17 by News Room

OXFORD – Sumiton Christian rebounded from Wednesday’s Game 2 loss to Sweet Water by ripping 16 hits in the deciding Game 3 and the Eagles rolled to the Class 1A Baseball state championship with a 14-3 win in the finals. The two teams played game... Read More.

WCCT Rising Star: Dakota Drummond

Friday, May 10 by News Room

We are excited to announce another 2023-2024 Walker County Center of Technology Rising Star, Dakota Drummond! Dakota is a sophomore from Carbon Hill High School and is currently in the Welding program at the Walker County Center of Technology taught by Jeff Clark. He is the... Read More.

’Under the Stars’ events at Bankhead House kick off tonight

Saturday, May 4 by News Room

The Bankhead House & Heritage Center’s annual “Under the Stars” kicks off today (Saturday, May 4), with a Best of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s concert featuring Stuart Upton and Perry Collins. The event starts at 7 p.m. It is free to attend, and takes... Read More.

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