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Non-profit hosts back pack giveaway Saturday in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Birmingham non-profit is throwing a back-to-school block-party in downtown Selma — for the children of the Black Belt. Executive Director Lane Harper says the Power of Life Foundation plans to hand out 2000 back packs Saturday — to help kick off the upcoming school year — right. “The Power of Life would like to…

Governor’s Back to School Tour makes a stop in Wilcox Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Governor Kay Ivey is traveling to school districts around the state emphasizing the importance of reading to kick-off the new school year. The governor’s Back to School Tour — made a stop in Wilcox County at ABC Elementary School on Tuesday. Ivey visited several classrooms — and encouraged students to read a book every single…

Dallas Co. School students head back to school

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County School system kicked off the start of a new school year Wednesday morning. Superintendent Anthony Sampson stopped by each school in the district — to make sure the new school year — got off to a good start. Students at Durant-Tipton Middle School are glad to be back at school — and…

Dallas Co. Schools one week away from new school year

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Public School District is making its final preparations leading up to the kick off of a new school year. The first day of school for students — is only one week away. And teachers return Thursday — for staff professional development training. Superintendent Anthony Sampson says the district intends to continue to…