Students at Keith High School in Orrville have published the first student newspaper in the school’s history as part of a new journalism class launched earlier this year through a partnership with the Black Belt News Network.
The Keith High School journalism class on Friday handed out copies of their first school newspaper that was made in partnership with the Black Belt News Network and Dallas County Schools. The class - with help from Keith teacher Kiesela Foste…
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) is sponsoring a bill that he says will help retain researchers at universities by allowing the sharing of intellectual property that professors can "personally benefit" from.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms advanced Wednesday without debate in the Alabama House Education Policy committee.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Lawmakers return this week with a slate of education bills poised for committee action, ranging from school prayer and Ten Commandments displays to changes in school grading and career tech workforce programs.
Mark Story, who is a board member of the Dallas County School System (DCSS), is now the Director of District 2 for the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB).Â
Members of Alabama Arise Action (AAA) will hold a press conference in Montgomery today at 11:45 a.m. to urge lawmakers to pass legislation to provide free breakfasts in schools.Â
The University of West Alabama broke ground Monday on a $23.4 million expansion and renovation of its Student Union Building that is designed to amplify student life through new dining, recreation, wellness and gathering spaces.
Pioneer Electric Cooperative has opened its scholarship programs for graduating students of accredited high schools in Butler, Dallas, Lowndes or Wilcox counties.
University of West Alabama’s new President Dr. Todd Fritch says the institution is poised for a decade of expansion, innovation and deeper service to the Black Belt, driven by a new strategic plan and a renewed commitment to rural students.Â
The University of West Alabama’s new President Dr. Todd Fritch says the institution is poised for a decade of expansion, innovation and deeper service to the Black Belt, driven by a new strategic plan and a renewed commitment to rural students.
The Alfred G. Adams Optimist Club of Perry County recently recognized the Perry County Board of Education for its continued commitment to student education and the community's future.
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has announced that her offices are taking submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition after announcing the winners of last year's contest.Â
Foot Soldiers Park has completed a pilot of its new financial education program at Selma High School that expands access to money management skills for students in a city long challenged by limited investment and economic opportunity.
The Black Belt News Network has launched its first high school journalism class at Keith High School in Orrville, marking a pilot program designed to expand student voices and strengthen the future of rural journalism across Alabama’s Black Belt.
Greenville High School (GHS) was recently recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education in its Legislative School Performance Recognition Program for the 2024–2025 year.
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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