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Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour Makes Stop in Walker County

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis For the second consecutive year, the Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour stopped at the Walker County Center of Technology (WCCT) in Jasper on Monday, February 12. The tour aims to engage high school students in blue-collar trades, like welding, through hands-on experiences. The event drew hundreds of […]

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Student Spotlight: Lucero Aguilar-Lopez

Education

“My mom and dad helped me a lot to practice the words for the spelling bee, and they always supported me. They always want me to do my best, not just in the spelling bee, but for all my academic results.” – Lucero Aguilar-Lopez

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Carl Elliott Institute Application Now Open

Education

Applications are now being accepted for the Carl Elliott Institute. The application deadline is February 16, 2024.

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Senator Greg Reed & Representative Matt Woods Commend Jasper City Schools for Designation as Marzano High Reliability Schools

Education, Milestones

“I want to congratulate the Jasper City School System for reaching this significant milestone of becoming Marzano High-Reliability certified.” – Representative Matt Woods

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Bevill State Community College Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Term

Education

President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Term

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Curry Elementary School to Host Food Truck Festival and Math Night

Education, Events

“We want to show parents what PTLA is about, share activities for kids, and hopefully, set the stage for more events like this.” – Alex Fayet

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Bevill State Community College Jasper Campus Pins First Graduates from Medical Assisting Technology Program

Education, Milestones

Congratulations to these inaugural graduates!

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Walker County Delegation Announces $280,000 in School Safety Funding for Walker County and Jasper City Schools

City News, Community, Education, Milestones

“These funds will go toward upgrading security cameras and weapon detectors throughout our system.” – Superintendent of Jasper City Schools. Dr. Ann Jackson

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Bevill State Receives Grant Funds From Gene Haas Foundation

Education, Milestones

“They also understand the necessity to recruit more individuals into these manufacturing career pathways.” – President of Bevill State Community College Dr. Joel Hagood

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Walker County Delegation Announces Capital Grant Awards for Walker County and Jasper City School Systems

City News, Community, Education, Milestones

“Thank you to Senator Reed and Representative Matt Woods for your help in securing these funds as an investment in the future, and we are dedicated to ensuring that it yields dividends in the form of well educated, empowered individuals.” – Superintendent of Jasper City Schools Dr. Ann Jackson

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Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour Makes Stop in Walker County

Student Spotlight: Lucero Aguilar-Lopez

Carl Elliott Institute Application Now Open

Senator Greg Reed & Representative Matt Woods Commend Jasper City Schools for Designation as Marzano High Reliability Schools

Bevill State Community College Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Term

Curry Elementary School to Host Food Truck Festival and Math Night

Bevill State Community College Jasper Campus Pins First Graduates from Medical Assisting Technology Program

Walker County Delegation Announces $280,000 in School Safety Funding for Walker County and Jasper City Schools

Bevill State Receives Grant Funds From Gene Haas Foundation

Walker County Delegation Announces Capital Grant Awards for Walker County and Jasper City School Systems

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