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.
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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.
Selma University is among 20 other institutions that was awarded an AT&T Connected Learning Center.Â
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
A bill to limit screen time for children was approved by the Alabama Senate on Thursday.
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 Demopolis City Council unanimously voted to give $150,000 to the Demopolis City School athletic department.
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Selma City Schools (SCS) will meet on Feb. 24 to discuss a potential merging of Clark and Payne elementary schools.Â
Demopolis City School board on Monday approved a $1.2 million contract to replace multiple heating and air conditioning units at three schools.
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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.
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Pioneer Electric Cooperative has opened its scholarship programs for graduating students of accredited high schools in Butler, Dallas, Lowndes or Wilcox counties.
The newly renovated School of Discovery has a new principal.
Five Pike Road teachers were recognized by the Pike Road City Council with proclamations during a recent meeting.Â
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
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Two members of the Selma City Schools (SCS) district were honored by the Alabama Education Association.
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 Demopolis City Council is considering giving $150,000 to the Demopolis School System’s athletic department.
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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.
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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.
