The Walker County Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Dennis Willingham as interim superintendent of Walker County Schools at Thursday's regular meeting of the school board. Willingham, … more

Walker County Schools will shift to virtual-only learning next week to finish out the remainder of 2020, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the school system.

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There has only been a slight increase in COVID-19 cases reported in Jasper City Schools following the Thanksgiving holiday. Superintendent Dr. Ann Jackson shared with the Daily Mountain Eagle on … more

Oakman Elementary/Middle School and Oakman High school are the latest schools in Walker County to close due to a shortage of substitute teachers. Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joel … more

Freda Earnest is taking a much-earned retirement after dedicating nearly 36 years of her career to Jasper City Schools. "I don't know if I'm ready for it or not," Earnest said of her retirement in … more

The Walker County Board of Education is looking to reduce energy costs and have more sufficient operating systems. Don McPherson and Ray Jordan of ABM, a financial solutions company that provides … more

Without any in-school special education services for months, 14-year-old Joshua Nazzaro's normally sweet demeanor has sometimes given way to aggressive meltdowns that had been under control before … more

Carbon Hill schools have temporarily closed after an increase in COVID-19 cases has created a shortage of substitute teachers. Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joel Hagood confirmed on … more

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the longwall expansion project of the Alabama Mining Academy at Bevill State Community College.  Bevill State instructors have trained future … more

The Walker County Board of Education has announced upcoming construction projects that will be funded through a recent bond issue. The Alabama Public School and College Authority approved a $1.25 … more