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The Walker County Board of Education will have to select a new superintendent to finish out the term for which Dr. Joel Hagood was elected.
County schools have significant improvement in COVID fight

The number of people quarantined in Walker County Schools has drastically decreased since last week, as well as the number of those positive for COVID-19.

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UConn sophomore Sahiti Bhyravavajhala assists students moving into Shippee Hall on the Storrs, Conn. campus, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. UConn is one of many schools across the nation mandating that returning students be vaccinated against COVID-19. An analysis by The Associated Press shows 26 of the nation's 50 largest public universities aren't requiring the vaccination. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — At most of the largest U.S. public universities, students are under no obligation to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some schools do require vaccines, but with leniency for … more
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COVID cases decline in city schools

COVID cases and the number of those in quarantine have declined overall in Jasper City Schools, despite Jasper High having to cancel Friday's upcoming football game due to players testing positive for COVID-19.

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In early August, Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham was the inaugural speaker at Dora High School’s new “CONNECT” time. The purpose of “CONNECT” is to provide students with opportunities to connect with community leaders that offer information and guidance for the future. Willingham spoke of his time as a teacher and assistant principal at Dora High. Future speakers include Angela Haley-Harris (Aniah Blanchard’s mother) and current Miss Alabama, Lauren Bradford.
Willingham speaks to Dora High students
In early August, Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham was the inaugural speaker at Dora High School’s new “CONNECT” time. The purpose of … more
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Bevill State Community College will require masks in some classrooms and other areas of campus during the fall semester.
BSCC receives ARC grant for new program

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the approval of a grant in the amount of $199,465 to Bevill State Community College to establish a Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) program.

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COVID cases decrease in Walker County Schools

With a mask requirement now in place in Walker County Schools, the school system is seeing fewer cases of COVID-19.

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Nearly 1,500 students in Walker County Schools are in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.
20 percent of county students in quarantine

The number of people COVID-positive in Walker County Schools has doubled in one week, as well as the number of people in quarantine.

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Slight COVID increase in Jasper schools

Jasper City Schools has seen an increase in COVID-positive individuals, and more are in quarantine throughout the school system.

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Bevill State unveils five year strategic plan

Bevill State Community College released a strategic plan on Tuesday that will guide the institution over the next five years.

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Logan Standifer poses for the camera before a halftime performance of the Jasper High School Marching Band.
Logan Standifer a proud member of Jasper High Marching Band

Logan Standifer is living his dream under the Friday Night Lights as a member of the Jasper High School Marching Band.

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