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Rotary hears updates on West Point Elementary

1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (487+ words) The principal of West Point Elementary School talked about the mission, vision and values of her school at Thursday's meeting of the West Point Rotary Club. Keneithia Cook is in her fourth year at WPES. She's a native of Columbus…...

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Southern Union’s Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-...

Southern Union’s Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-...6+ hour, 22+ min ago   (347+ words) Southern Union's Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-demand wellness careers'Valley Times-News Southern Union's Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-demand wellness careers Southern Union State Community College is enrolling for its three-semester Therapeutic Massage Program in Opelika, training students…...

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Beta Iota hosts first STEM Tournament for local students

Beta Iota hosts first STEM Tournament for local students3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (378+ words) Alpha Delta Kappa is an international organization of teacher educators committed to educational excellence, personal and professional growth, and collectively channeling energies toward the good of schools, communities and the teaching profession locally and across the globe. Alpha Delta Kappa's…...

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Unite awarded $3.9M grant to launch civic institute at HBCUs

Unite awarded $3.9M grant to launch civic institute at HBCUs5+ day, 55+ min ago   (284+ words) LaFayette-based nonprofit Unite is expanding its footprint nationally, thanks to a $3.9-million federal grant. Unite will use the grant to start the Unite HBCU Civil Discourse & Freedom Institute, which is a national initiative designed to strengthen civil discourse, democratic engagement…...

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Kids’ construction workshop coming to West Point

Kids’ construction workshop coming to West Point3+ week, 1+ day ago   (440+ words) Kids" construction workshop coming to West Point'Valley Times-News Kids" construction workshop coming to West Point Free kids" construction workshop in West Point invites ages 513 and caregivers to build a wooden tow truck together Jan. 31; tools, supplies and snacks provided with…...

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Hazel named to Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy by UGA Institute of Government

Hazel named to Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy by UGA Institute of Government3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (162+ words) Published 8:30 am Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Dr. Rachel Hazel is one of 20 school superintendents from across Georgia who have been named to the first cohort of the Georgia Superintendents" Workforce Leadership Academy, a collaboration between the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute…...

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CCSD honors 2025 retirees

CCSD honors 2025 retirees8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (459+ words) The Chambers County School Board celebrated its retiring teachers and staff during Wednesday night's meeting. The meeting was held at Langdale Auditorium in Valley to say thank you to the outgoing educators and staff members." Before giving the honorees a…...

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Five Points club presents scholarships

Five Points club presents scholarships9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (407+ words) Five Point's Baptist Church was a joyous place on Sunday. It was not the church service but a scholarship presentation that brought the community together over the weekend. The Five Points Homemaker Club presented two local high school seniors with…...

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Reed Foundation gala returns April 26, three students to receive scholarships

Reed Foundation gala returns April 26, three students to receive scholarships9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (334+ words) The 4th annual Reed Foundation Community Gala is returning on April 26 where the foundation will honor the recipients of the Reed Foundation scholarships. "We've kind of already identified who we are as a foundation, but it also just keeps the community…...

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CCSD looks at downsizing new school design plan

CCSD looks at downsizing new school design plan10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (755+ words) At its Wednesday meeting, the Chambers County School Board discussed the consolidated high school, for which Superintendent Dr. Sharon Weldon said that construction could be underway by early 2026 and opening by the 2028-29 school year. The project was put on hold…...