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Hundreds celebrate summer learning at Summer Jam 2023

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Hundreds of Dallas County students wrapped up five weeks of summer-time learning today — with a fun-filled day of food — music — and prizes. Carnival rides. And water slides. “Everything else was fun — but the water slides was the best. I went down like five times. It was fun. Part of a day…

Selma Superintendent Teaches Class at Selma High

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The superintendent of Selma City Schools stepped out of Central Office — and into a classroom Monday. He says its a way to stay engaged with students — and teachers. Engaging with teachers and students — is part of a new strategy to rethink — reignite — redesign — and transform the Selma City school…

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…

One on One with Incoming Selma School Superintendent

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new superintendent will be taking the reigns at Selma City Schools this school year. Incoming superintendent — Dr. Zickeyous Byrd — is an experienced educator — with a track record of success. “Facing challenging situations, I look at it as a way to really to help students. And so, that’s my driving force,” he…

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…

More money for superintendent? Business community to back MPS superintendent search

Montgomery Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent, and some in the business community say they are willing to pay up to get the right person. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has asked to have input in the superintendent appointment process as they say it is the most important economic decision the city is facing right now.

Shots Fired into Home of Dallas Co. School Superintendent

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Dallas County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting at the home of the Dallas County School Superintendent. “This is alarming!” Sheriff Mike Granthum says unknown suspects — drove by the home of Dallas County School Superintendent Hattie Shelton Tuesday night in Valley Grande — and fired eight shots into her house. Video from home…