From the West Alabama Newsroom– Students in Perry County — went back to school Monday — and officials say despite some significant changes from last school year — the new year got off to a smooth start. One of the biggest changes — is that students are no longer allowed to have cell phones during school time. Devices brought to…
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 Co. Schools Superintendent Anthony Sampson provides more information about the state takeover of the school system. The State Department of Education is now in control of the Dallas County Public School System. This comes after audits found the district to be non-compliant with its management and disbursement of federal funds. According to a report…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City School Board completes the interview process for the five finalists in its search for a new superintendent. The school board has been conducting public interviews all week in the Selma High School Media Center. Dr. Elgin Dixon and Dr. Titus Hines were interviewed Tuesday. Dr. David Scott and Dr. Davion Lewis were…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City School Board is a step closer to finding a new permanent superintendent to lead the school district. The top five finalists from a nationwide superintendent search — were presented to school board — Tuesday night. They include — Dr. Elgin Dixon of Dublin, GA — Dr. Titus Hines of Hattiesburg, MS —…
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 Selma City School Board has named an interim school superintendent. And the search for a permanent superintendent — is officially underway. Board President Johnny Moss says Darryl Aikerson will begin handling the day to day operations of the school district — starting October 1st. Aikerson is retired — and brings with him six years…
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…
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 —…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Tuesday was the first day of school for students in all three school districts in Marengo County. “The first day of school is something everyone remembers. Everyone is excited,” said Demopolis City School Superintendent Dr. Tony Willis. “Fresh starts are good. I think they’re healthy for both. There’s the people that they want to put their…
