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One on one with Selma School Superintendent Dr. David Scott

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools has a new superintendent — and he has big plans for the school district. Dr. David Scott has been on the job now for about six weeks. He’s spent that time assessing the needs of the school system — and becoming familiar with the community. Scott says focusing on relationship — communication…

Dallas Co. School District will soon need a new superintendent

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson has asked the school board not to renew his contract at the end of the school year. Sampson informed the school board that this school year will be his last leading the district. “I gave the board that notice so that they had adequate time to make the appropriate…

Dallas County Schools Get Ready for First Day of School

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County School officials make final preparations for the first day of school. Students head back to school Thursday. The optimism at the start of a new school year — can only be matched by the excitement of the first day of school. “I’m actually very excited for the first day. I’m ready to see…

New School Superintendent Chosen in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Board of Education has chosen the next superintendent — who’ll lead the Dallas County school district. The hire marks the first-time in recent memory — that the school board went outside of the district — to find a leader. The school board selected — Mr. Anthony Sampson as superintendent. Sampson is currently…