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Gadsden State to Host 2026 Preview Days Across Multiple Campuses - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (120+ words) Gadsden State to Host 2026 Preview Days Across Multiple Campuses GADSDEN" Gadsden State Community College will host its annual Preview Days this April, offering prospective students and their families an opportunity to experience campus life, explore academic programs and connect with…...
Gadsden Fire Department Announces Promotions of Two Firefighters - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (141+ words) Gadsden Fire Department Announces Promotions of Two Firefighters GADSDEN " The Gadsden Fire Department has announced the promotion of two of its members, recognizing their dedication, leadership, and continued service to the community. Kane Brueggert has been promoted from Firefighter to…...
Numerous Area Schools Announce Delayed Start Monday Due to Weather - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (109+ words) Numerous Area Schools Announce Delayed Start Monday Due to Weather Several school systems across the WEIS Radio listening area are operating on delayed schedules Monday due to weather conditions. The following schools and school systems will begin classes on a…...
Jacksonville State launches Bachelor of Science in Aviation - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 3+ day ago (329+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ala." Jacksonville State University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Aviation program, with classes set to begin in Fall 2026. According to the university, the program was approved by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education…...
Worlds of Work Event Connects East Alabama Students With Career Opportunities - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 3+ day ago (184+ words) Worlds of Work Event Connects East Alabama Students With Career Opportunities OXFORD " Thousands of students from across East Alabama explored potential career paths during the annual Worlds of Work event presented by Eastman, held March 1012 at the Oxford Civic Center....
Challenger Learning Center Leaders Discuss New STEM Facility and Regional Student Challenge on WEIS - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1019+ words) Challenger Learning Center Leaders Discuss New STEM Facility and Regional Student Challenge on WEIS Centre- Representatives of the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama visited the WEIS Radio studio Thursday morning, March 12, to discuss progress on the region's newest STEM…...
Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Announces STEM 250 Competition for 5th – 6th Graders - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 6+ day ago (433+ words) Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Announces STEM 250 Competition for 5th " 6th Graders'weisradio.com Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Announces STEM 250 Competition for 5th " 6th Graders Rainbow City, Ala " In recognition of America's 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Challenger…...
Small Reader, Big Milestone: Gadsden Toddler Mackinzie Grace Stigle Honored for Reading 3,500 Books in a Year - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1198+ words) Small Reader, Big Milestone: Gadsden Toddler Mackinzie Grace Stigle Honored for Reading 3,500 Books in a Year GADSDEN " For many children growing up, the Gadsden Public Library has been a very special place. That is no different for Mackinzie Grace Stigle....
Dr. Martha Lavender Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Gadsden State Students - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
2+ week, 5+ day ago (408+ words) (By Lee Evancho/Calhoun Journal) GADSDEN, AL " The Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation has announced the establishment of the Dr. Martha and Tim Lavender Endowed Scholarship, created by former Gadsden State Community College President Dr. Martha Lavender to benefit graduates of…...
Etowah County Board of Education Accepts Dr. Alan Cosby’s Retirement - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather
2+ week, 5+ day ago (637+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. " The Etowah County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to accept the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Alan Cosby, who will retire effective Aug. 1, 2026. Dr. Cosby has served as superintendent of Etowah County Schools since March 2010, following 17 years of…...