Education

Beloved Local Educators Honored at Annual Juneteenth Luncheon

Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its third annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday, June 14. The event commemorates a significant day in American history. Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865, […]

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Walker County Arts Alliance Receives Grant from Kiwanis Club of Jasper to Support Music Education in Local Schools

The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Jasper to support its in-school music education programs. This funding will help purchase musical instruments, such as rhythm sticks, for use in elementary classrooms throughout Walker County. Led by music educator Becki Stallsmith, the

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Bevill State Community College Announces Shawn Morgan as Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives

Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Morgan as the institution’s first Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives. This newly established role is dedicated to leading the College’s efforts in workforce development and driving strategic partnerships that address the region’s economic and educational needs. Morgan brings 27 years of

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Jason Beasley Receives Outstanding Faculty Award for Bevill State – Sumiton Campus

Jason Beasley, Division Chair of the Truck Driver Training Program on the Bevill State Sumiton Campus, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient for the campus. Jason began his journey as a professional truck driver in 1998, traveling across the U.S. and Canada. In 2016, he returned to his roots at Bevill State,

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Doug Sizemore Receives Outstanding Faculty Award for Bevill State – Jasper Campus

Doug Sizemore didn’t originally set out to become a teacher. While earning his undergraduate degree, he discovered a passion for biology. However, it wasn’t until graduate school, when he began leading freshman biology labs, that he realized how much he enjoyed helping others understand the subject he loved. What began as a terrifying experience soon

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Bevill State and Samford University Sign Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways and Scholarship Opportunities

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and Samford University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a collaborative transfer partnership aimed at increasing access to bachelor’s degrees and expanding scholarship opportunities for Bevill State students. This agreement outlines a clear and supportive transfer process for BSCC students pursuing continued studies at Samford. The MOU provides defined

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Bevill State and C3 Launch Career Boo$t Program to Strengthen Workforce in Northwest Alabama

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and C3 of Northwest Alabama, Inc. (also known as the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance) are proud to announce the launch of Career BOO$T, a new tuition reimbursement program designed to support workforce development and economic growth across Fayette, Lamar, and Marion counties. Career BOO$T is the latest initiative under

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