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Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library preps for summer reading program

From the West Alabama Newsroom– As the school year comes to a close in the Selma-Dallas County area — the public library is gearing up to host another busy summer. The annual Sensational Selma Summer program — features eight weeks of activities at the library. The program is designed to accommodate small children — tweens — and teenagers. It features…

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…

Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off summer program

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicked off its annual summer program this week. Scores of kids came out to the library’s — Petting Zoo and Popsicles event — Wednesday morning. Library officials say for the next 8 weeks — the library will host a variety of events — to bring families out to the library…

Officials break ground on construction of Orrville Public Library

The town of Orrville is set to build its very first public library. Town officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site Tuesday morning. The project — has been years in the making. And now — it’s finally about to become reality. The Orrville community is celebrating. It’s celebrating progress — it’s celebrating growth — and it’s celebrating the…

Selma-Dallas Co. Public Library kicks off Summer Fun 2023

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma-Dallas County Public Library kicks off its annual summer program. It features eight weeks of fun summer activities — for school children of all ages. Summer Fun 2023 includes art shows — magic shows — an acting work shop — and kids will even get to build robots. “Our programming is designed to accommodate…

Dallas Co. Schools Spotlight Alabama Literacy Law

From the West Alabama Newsroom– School officials in Dallas County are working hard to inform parents about the Alabama Literacy Act — and make them aware of the law’s impact. “It’s very important for our parents, for the community to know the importance of the Literacy Act.” Dr. Frederick Hardy is the principal at Southside Primary School. He says the…