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Selma High School Class of ’75 celebrates 50th class reunion

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of Selma High School graduates are back in Selma this weekend to celebrate a major milestone. The Selma High School Class of 1975 — is celebrating its 50th class reunion and graduation anniversary. They’ve come from near and far to take part in the festivities. Some have come from across town — and…

Perry Co. PREP Center program provides 2nd chance opportunities

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program in Perry County is changing lives — by providing people with a way to overcome the mistakes of their past. Everyone deserves a second chance. And that’s exactly what participants get — at the PREP Rehabilitation Center — near Uniontown. The facility provides drug and mental health treatment — in addition to GED…

Montgomery Police Academy graduates new officers

Over a dozen new law enforcement officers are set to hit the street in communities around the state after graduating from the Montgomery Police Academy. Sixteen new crime fighters walked across the stage at ASU’s Hardy Center — to accept graduation certificates — along with a mission to protect and serve. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says adding more officers —…

Hundreds of Graduates Walk Across the Stage in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– It’s Graduation Day today in the city of Selma. Hundreds of graduates will walk across the stage — and get a diploma –an achievement that will carry them — into the future that stands before them. Wallace Community College Selma held a traditional in-person graduation — to celebrate it’s Class of 2021. “This is a…

ASU Announces In-person Graduation Ceremonies for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 Classes

Alabama State University announced that it will hold in-person graduation ceremonies at ASU Stadium. The graduation ceremonies will be for the Fall Class of 2020 and Spring Class of 2020. The ASU Golden Class of 1970 will also be honored. “Commencement is always an exciting time for the University as we celebrate our students’ notable achievements,” said Dr. Quinton T. Ross,…

Faulkner Class of 2020 Gets Their Time to Shine

Another graduation in the books in the River Region: Faulkner University held its graduation Saturday, and several graduates finally got their time to shine. The original graduation date was set for May, but due to the pandemic, it was pushed back until Saturday, August 8th. All guests wore masks and social distanced. We’re told Faulkner University graduated its first Speech…

Auburn University’s Summer Commencement Ceremonies Postponed Indefinitely

Auburn University has announced that commencement ceremonies have been postponed indefinitely. School officials say recent travel restrictions and concerns with large crowds led to the decision. However, families can visit campus Saturday August 8th to celebrate their graduate. Here are some ways you can do that: Campus buildings will be open and academic deans will be available to greet graduates…