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Ivey announces $500k grant for weatherization training center at Bevill State

Tuesday, June 18 by News Room

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to renovate space at Bevill State Community College in Walker County for a new weatherization training center. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to create the Energy Infrastructure Center at the college,... Read More.

$6.7M grant announced for water infrastructure improvements

Tuesday, June 18 by News Room

Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed hosted an event in Oakman on Wednesday, June 5, to announce $6.7 million in grant awards for water infrastructure and capacity improvements in communities of need in northwest Alabama. This comes in response to portions of Walker, Fayette,... Read More.

Should UA’s stadium receive a name change to honor Saban?

Sunday, June 16 by News Room

I’ve only been watching college football for a little over a decade, but it seems to me that Bryant-Denny Stadium is one of the more iconic venues in all of American sports. The steel-reinforced concrete and brick behemoth has been the home of the most dominant program in the history of collegiate sports since 1929 and boasts an impressive maximum capacity of 100,077. It is named... Read More.

27th Nauvoo Car Show draws a crowd

Sunday, June 16 by News Room

The 27th annual Nauvoo Car Show brought out vehicle enthusiasts from across the region on Saturday morning. The event, which benefits the Nauvoo Historical Society, is held each year at the Old Harbin Hotel in memory of Gene McDaniel, the founder of the car... Read More.

Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo

Saturday, June 15 by News Room

The third annual Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo kicked off Friday night. The event is being held at the Walker County Fairgrounds off Airport Road in Jasper. It will continue tonight (Saturday, June 15) with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7:30. There... Read More.

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.