From the West Alabama Newsroom– A major restructuring of schools is underway in Dallas County Schools — that school officials say will improve the district’s financial standing and make it much more efficient. Bruce K. Craig and J.E. Terry elementary schools won’t reopen this fall. Superintendent Anthony Sampson says the Dallas County School Board recently voted to close the two…
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…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County Schools hosts ground breaking ceremonies today on two of its campuses — where construction of three new athletic fields is about to get underway. There’s a lot to cheer about going on at Dallas County Schools. The school district broke ground on a new softball field at Keith High School in Orrville. Then…
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…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County School Board has reinstated superintendent Anthony Sampson — after placing him on paid leave for about a month. Sampson was suspended for personnel reasons. The board voted to reinstate Sampson at a special called meeting Wednesday night — following an internal investigation. Sampson says he’s ready to get back to work —…
Two weekend shootings involving juveniles — cause two Selma schools to transition to virtual learning. Selma City School Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd says — the decision for the schools to go virtual — was made out of an abundance of caution. “Due to multiple shootings over the weekend that included one of our scholars that was severely injured, we decided…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is making a concerted effort to address the problem of chronic absenteeism by students in the district. The “Reignite the Light by Attending Class” initiative — is an effort to reinforce the importance of attendance — in the education process. Schools are continuing to conduct attendance audits — to accurately track and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The state legislature — the governor — along with state education officials — have joined forces to help 15 struggling elementary schools around the state. The state is providing $15 million dollars in grants — to help improve the academic performance of students at targeted schools. The new Turn Around initiative provides both financial and…
Butler Co. School Board officials want to make sure residents know the Ad Valorem renewal is not an increase in taxes, or a new tax.
The Alabama Public Health Department is reporting that hospitalizations of children in Alabama due to COVID-19 have hit a record high.
