retirement

Perry Co. Sheriff Billy Jones announces retirement plans

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is hanging up his badge — after 34 years in law enforcement. Jones has been sheriff for the past 11 years — and his term is set to end — in January of 2026. In a press statement — he listed stress — burnout — and a desire to spend…

Selma school superintendent announces sudden retirement

From the West Alabama News– The superintendent of Selma City Schools suddenly announces his retirement — just as the new school year is set to start. Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is set to retire at the end of September — after only two years of leading the Selma City School district. “I’ve always been taught to leave a place better than…

Trenholm State Community College President Announces Retirement

Trenholm State Community College President, Sam Munnerlyn, has decided to retire, the college announced Tuesday. Munnerlyn’s career spans 40 years at Trenholm State. He began as the Educational Talent Search Program Coordinator in 1979, and also served as the Coordinator of Evening Programs, Veterans Affairs Director/ Assistant Financial Aid Director, Coordinator of Student Services, Dean of Students, and for the…

Alabama’s First Gay Legislator Bids Farewell to House

Source: Patriciatodd.info Alabama’s first openly gay legislator bid farewell to the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening. Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat from Birmingham, will not seek re-election after serving 12 years. Todd said on the House floor that her colleagues are “incredible, beautiful people” who all treated her with equality, even though some she thought she “would never get…