Education

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Friday, October 25, Carbon Hill High School and The Walker College Foundation held a reception celebrating the recipients of the William Thornton Scholarship—an enduring educational fund that has opened doors to college for over 500 Carbon Hill graduates. Established by beloved Carbon Hill residents William and Minnie […]

Walker County, AL – Bevill State Community College successfully hosted the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on September 21, 2024, welcoming approximately 40 students from Walker County Schools, Jasper City Schools, and Sumiton Christian School. Funded by the STEM22 grant, the goal of this hands-on event was to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,

Calling All Young Explorers! Join Bevill State Community College for an exciting day of innovation and discovery at the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bevill State Quad, adjacent to Gamble Park. This event is FREE for 5th and 6th-grade students from Walker County, Jasper City,

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Kelsey West, Daydream Design Co. The newest class of Walker College Foundation scholars had a unique opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience during AlaTrust Credit Union’s Bite of Reality simulation on Tuesday, August 6. The event aimed to provide young people with essential financial literacy skills,