Milestones

Bevill State Community College Partners with Jasper City Schools and Walker County Schools to Enhance Educational Opportunities

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Jasper City Schools and Walker County Schools through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance educational opportunities and academic achievement for students in the region. The MOU establishes a collaborative partnership between Bevill State Community College, Jasper City Schools, and Walker […]

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Jody Harrison Accepts Position as Principal of Cordova High School

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Jody Harrison has accepted the principal position at Cordova High School and will begin serving at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. With 21 years of experience in education, Jody has consistently demonstrated a passion for promoting student success. Jody holds a master’s degree

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Curry High School Unveils State-of-the-Art Athletic Facility

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Curry High School recently celebrated the grand opening of its new, cutting-edge athletic facility. The impressive building, located behind the school, transforms a former workshop into a hub for student-athletes. Formerly home to Rice Lake Weighing Systems, known globally for its weight-related products and process-control

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Walker County Development Authority Secures $4.7 Million for Industrial Park Development

Photos by Al Blanton The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), and Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) announced a $4,717,945 allocation through the State, Growing Alabama program to be used for site development on the new Walker County, Heritage

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Bevill State Community College Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Lead EV Charging Training Initiative in Alabama

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in

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Bevill State Community College Welcomes Andrew McCay as new Vice President of Administration and Operations

Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew McCay as the new Vice President of Administration and Operations. McCay, an alumnus of Bevill State, brings a robust background in finance, operations, and legal expertise to his new role. McCay’s impressive educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the Birmingham School of

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Walker Wilson Resigns from Jasper City Board of Education After 11 Years of Service

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Jasper City Schools The Jasper City Board of Education recently held a reception to honor long-time board member Walker Wilson. Eleven years ago, Walker joined the board in place of former member Pat Nelson. A product of Jasper City schools, Walker knew

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