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Walker County Development Authority to Open Satellite Office on Bevill State Sumiton Campus

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and the Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) are proud to announce the opening of a WCDA satellite office on the Sumiton Campus of Bevill State Community College. This strategic partnership underscores the critical role of workforce development and industrial recruitment in Walker County, a region positioned for significant growth due

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Athletic Arts Center Presents “Disney’s Descendants” This Weekend

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Cover Image by Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is excited to present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The performances will take place at Bevill State Community College’s Rowland Auditorium. Based on the beloved Disney Channel Original

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Matt Woods: School Threats are a Serious Matter and Should be Treated as Such

Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Presses Federal Government to Cut Red Tape for Small Business

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative Secretaries of State urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This repeal would cut government fees and red tape for small business owners across the United States.  “The CTA is a classic example of the disastrous policies

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Dutton Expands Leadership Skills Through Superintendents Academy

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Jolei Higgins For more than 27 years, Kyle Dutton has dedicated himself to public education, taking on roles as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now as a District Administrator for Walker County Schools. Recently, he added another achievement to his career: completing the Alabama Superintendents Academy. While

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Bevill State to Host Dual Enrollment Parent Meetings

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) invites high school students and their guardians to attend its upcoming Dual Enrollment Parent Meetings. These sessions are open to all high school students—including homeschooled students—and will provide valuable information on eligibility requirements, available funding, and the academic and career advantages of dual enrollment. The Dual Enrollment program at BSCC allows high

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