new school year

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…

Selma businessman gives cash to over 100 teachers in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma businessman hands out over $10,000 dollars in cash Friday to teachers in Dallas County. For the past several years — KFC owner Mark Woodson has given away cash to area teachers at the start of each new school year. Woodson raised $11,000 dollars this year. He gave 110 teachers $100 dollars each —…

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…

Troy University Classes Begin, Students Expecting Big Things

Thousands of students set foot on Troy University campuses Wednesday, as classes began. University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr, says it’s a semester of new opportunities. “You know its always an exciting time to start a new school year,” Hawkins said. “All students start with all A’s, our football team is undefeated, everybody has a new opportunity.” Students returned to…