Education New Dallas County school superintendent wants to 'improve on the great things' already happening By Todd Prater Updated 16 hrs ago Dallas County’s new school superintendent, Dr. Corey Jones, said he wants to improve on the good things already in place. Â
News Applications open for CAEC Bright Ideas Grant Program for teachers Nathan Prewett Sep 4, 2025 Applications are open for the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas Grant Program for teachers.Â
News Marion partners with universities for water operator training Nathan Prewett Jul 28, 2025 The City of Marion is partnering with the Institute of Water and Health at Georgia Southern University and the Alabama Water Institute at the …
News Several area school systems outperform state in third grade reading report while others slip Brad FisherUpdated Jun 24, 2025 Several area school systems showed improvements in their third grade reading scores, and several systems are performing higher than the state …
National News Canceling summer break could be best for our kids Jessica Haggard Jun 16, 2025 A 2024 study, commissioned by Yoto Mini, found 55% of parents feel overwhelmed at the thought of keeping their kids entertained for six straig…
Education Selma entrepreneur Brittney Houser announces run for District 4 Selma City School Board Cindy Fisher Updated Jul 10, 2025 Selma entrepreneur Brittney S. Houser announced her candidacy for District 4 School Board.
Lifestyle New scientific study proves nicer people live longer By Talker News Jun 12, 2025 By Stephen Beech
National News From wooden toys to outdoor play: Why parents are delaying kids’ tech exposure Mandy Applegate Jun 10, 2025 From wooden toys to outdoor play, parents and educators are driving the push to delay kids’ tech exposure in favor of more hands-on experience…
National News Teaching money skills to kids is a 2025 parenting essential Jennifer Allen Jun 10, 2025 Cash is disappearing fast, and kids today are growing up in a world of tap-to-pay, online marketplaces and instant transactions. Without a cle…
News SAIL expands summer learning programs into Black Belt Nathan Prewett Jun 5, 2025 Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) is expanding its learning programs into the Black Belt along with other communities in Alabama.Â
