Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago. Read the full story
A comparison of the state’s “failing” schools list and its education report cards show a wide disparity in how schools are labeled across the Yellowhammer State. Read the full story
Jacksonville State University’s former police chief has filed a federal complaint that the institution retaliated against him, following his investigation of an alleged rape on campus by a student-athlete, the chief’s attorney said Wednesday. Read the full story
“During the monthly Alabama State Board of Education meeting today, Dr. Cynthia McCarty of District 6 was elected vice president of the Board,” a Tuesday press release from the board said. Read the full story
A comparison of the state’s “failing” schools list and its education report cards show a wide disparity in how schools are labeled across the Yellowhammer State.
Jacksonville State University’s former police chief has filed a federal complaint that the institution retaliated against him, following his investigation of an alleged rape on campus by a student-athlete, the chief’s attorney said Wednesday.
“During the monthly Alabama State Board of Education meeting today, Dr. Cynthia McCarty of District 6 was elected vice president of the Board,” a Tuesday press release from the board said.
Rev. Jeff Smith of Trinity Christian Academy discusses his school’s removal from a list of institutions eligible for money through the Alabama Accountability Act over a lack of accreditation. Parents weigh in as well.
Board member Mary Harrington said she often hears from students who tell her that they do not know about the options available to them. “My students are unaware,” she said. “We keep saying we know it, but it’s not about us. It’s the kids.
A local private school is no longer eligible to accept scholarship funds under the Alabama Accountability Act because it has not proven it is properly accredited, according to the state’s Department of Revenue.
Dozens of former Eastwood students and teachers returned to Jacksonville on Saturday to celebrate the school’s impact on their lives.
During 22 years as an educator and principal in Cleburne County, Jesse Montgomery Jr. bridged the gap between segregation and integration with respect, discipline and a calming attitude, friends and former students say.
A Georgia woman and her mother claim the daughter was raped last year by a Jacksonville State University athlete on campus, and that school officials helped protect him from prosecution. University officials on Wednesday denied interference in any criminal investigation. Two JSU police officers working the case were placed on administrative leave by the university for months until Monday, when one officer — JSU’s police chief — cleaned out his office, and the other officer returned to work.
This weekend the Eastwood Preservation Committee will observe the 50th anniversary of the closing of Eastwood High on Gardner Drive.
Jacksonville State University hired a new head of finance on Monday after abruptly ending the employment of the previous one.
In the wake of a social media posting of images taken around Anniston High School, some local residents got together to see what they might do to keep the place tidier outside.
Some former city education leaders say while Kitty Stone Elementary was built with some growth in mind, it was mainly designed so a middle school wing could one day be added to meet the system’s future enrollment needs.
Images from David Dethrage and AHS Principal Charles Gregory touring Anniston High School identifying item that are in need of cleaning.
Superintendent Mark Petersen recommended the system rent a mobile unit to free up space in Kitty Stone Elementary for the student overflow. Enrollment has grown and there’s been increased retention in some early grades, Petersen said.
The Cobb Mass Reunion officially kicked off Wednesday night welcoming alumni of Anniston’s high school for African-American students before integration. The party won’t come to an end until Sunday.
Images from the 2018 Cobb Mass Reunion at the Anniston City Meeting Center.
Jacksonville State University bans smoking and tobacco use in its buildings, but not across the entire campus. According to a recent federal study, JSU is among a shrinking list of colleges that don’t fully ban tobacco use on their campuses.
Anniston school board members heard from and addressed a former mayor whose comments on social media sparked controversy Sunday.
A time capsule put into the ground in 1986 by nine Alexandria Middle School residents was brought to light Monday afternoon. Three of the original buriers were present.
Images from the excavation of the Alexandria Middle School time capsule that was buried in 1986.
Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago.
If they could turn back time, some groups who bury capsules of memorabilia would have a better idea of where their treasure lies. Not a problem for a group of way-former Alexandria middle schoolers, who'll know exactly where to look Monday.
Events of local interest from 75 and 25 years ago.
