Education

Beloved Local Educators Honored at The Bridge’s Annual Juneteenth Luncheon

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday, June 15. The event commemorates a day of profound significance in American history. Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the emancipation of the last

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Beloved Local Educators Honored at The Bridge’s Annual Juneteenth Luncheon

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday, June 15. The event commemorates a day of profound significance in American history. Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the emancipation of the last

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Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 Grant for Weatherization Training Center at Bevill State Community College

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to renovate space at Bevill State Community College in Walker County for a new weatherization training center. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to create the Energy Infrastructure Center at the college, which will provide training on making homes more energy efficient. Bevill

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Senator Greg Reed Announces $1 Million Grant Award to Bankhead Middle School for STEM Program Enhancements

“It is a great opportunity for students in all Walker County Schools.  This facility will provide a venue for students to gain the necessary skills and credentials to fill the high demand STEM jobs in our communities. This will lead to economic growth in Walker County.” – Amber Freeman

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