Central Board Approves AHSAA Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ Affirming Plans to Start Fall Sports as Scheduled

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on time, The action was taken Wednesday at its annual summer meeting in Montgomery.      Fall sports teams have the option to begin fall workouts on…

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Northeast Alabama Community College Announces Fall 2020 Semester Plan of Operation

Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), following the lead of its parent organization, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), has announced its plans for reopening campuses for the Fall 2020 semester.  NACC, to assure the safety and protection of its students and staff, will offer many online courses this fall.  In fact, all lecture and theory…

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Nine Northeast Dual Enrollment Students Receive High School and College Diplomas Simultaneously

Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is thrilled to announce that nine dual enrollment students are receiving both a two-year degree and a high school diploma this year. Despite being faced with the unique challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, all nine students successfully completed the requirements needed for graduation. Several local high schools are represented with…

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Campbell Reappointed To The Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board

Dr. David Campbell, President of Northeast Alabama Community College, has been reappointed to the Jackson County Economic Development Authority Board.  Senator Steve Livingston (R-District 8) made the appointment. “I am honored and pleased to serve on the EDA Board again,” Campbell stated.  “With Northeast and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) involved in so much…

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The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce announced their 2020 scholarship recipients today for Plainview High School. Each recipient with receive $1,500.00 to use toward college expenses. Money raised for this scholarship program comes from the annual golf tournament held each August. This years winners were: Abrie Blair Catherine Clines Steven E. Cornelius II Averi Evans Samantha…

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NACC Students to Receive Assistance from CARES Act May 16, 2020

Approximately 1,000 Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) students will be receiving $500 each from the federal CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.  The funding is designated to assist students who have been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.  Students were forced to move their courses from on-campus instruction to an online delivery when NACC…

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NACC’s Dr. David Campbell and Ms. Andrea Okwu Participate in ACCS Listening Tour

Northeast Alabama Community College is always looking for new ways to connect with our community and show what a unique opportunity it is to become a student. Recently, two of NACC’s very own employees were given the opportunity to provide valuable feedback for the Alabama Community College System during a recent Listening Tour in ACCS’s…

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Dekalb County Schools Move Graduations Back To May, With Short Notice | WVSM Digital News

Dr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County Schools Superintendent, announced today that all Dekalb County School Graduations will be moved back to May. On May 5, 2020, Dr. Barnett released an update that graduations for Dekalb County Schools would be held starting July 16th through July 25th of this year. Now, today, May 12, 2020, it was…

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Alabama Public TV Offers Educational Resources For Distance Learning

According to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts closed due to concerns over COVID-19, Alabama Public Television is here to support your education needs. While students are away from the classroom, we are broadcasting and sharing online educational resources and materials that support distance…

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AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese Announces End Of Athletic Season

Press Release From Steve Savarese: Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity to finish their seasons.  Even more so, I am disheartened for all student-athletes, contest officials, their coaches, families, student bodies, fans, communities, and especially our seniors.  We…

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Schools Will Close For Remainder of This School Year With Instruction From Home

Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team to provide instruction from home starting April 6, 2020, for the remainder of the school year. Governor Ivey said, “This decision has been made with a tremendous amount of concern and discussion. I cannot stress enough…

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AHSAA, DragonFly Athletics Announce Plans to Begin Online Technology Training for Schools

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and DragonFly Athletics announced today its new technology partner is making available online webinar training for member schools. The AHSAA Central Board approved a transition from C2C Schools to DragonFly Content Management Software for member schools at its winter meeting last January. DragonFly will take over…

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NACC Temporarily Suspends On-Campus Classes

News Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System and Chancellor Jimmy Baker, NACC will temporarily suspend on-campus instruction March 17 – April 3. We will transition all on-campus courses to online instruction for students but will continue normal office operations on campus. President Dr….

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Dekalb County Superintendent issues statement On Potential Threat Monday at Plainview

Dekalb County Superintendent, Dr. Jason Barnett, issued the following update on the potential threat at Plainview High School on Monday.   “Monday morning the school administration and I issued a statement out of an abundance of caution due to some statements that had been allegedly made.  Upon investigation, we had complete confidence in the safety…

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DCTC’s Lyles and Woodall Win Welding Contest

DeKalb County Technology Center’s Welding Program recently competed in Calhoun Community College’s Annual High Welding Contest. Caleb Lyles and Evan Woodall both placed in the beginners contest with Woodall placing first and Lyles third place. Lyles and Woodall received numerous welding supplies and welding helmets. DeKalb County Career Tech Supervisor states, “that it’s great anytime…

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DCTC’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award

DeKalb Co Technology Center’s Third Nomination in Two Years for SREB’s Pacesetter Award DeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce the DeKalb County Technology Center has been nominated for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) James E. Bottoms Pacesetter Award. It’s the third time in the last two years DCTC has been nominated for…

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Dekalb County Bd of Ed Places Dr. Richard Ruthledge As Principal at Plainview

Rainsville, Al. – The Dekalb County Board of Education, with the recommendation of Dekalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett, approved Dr. Richard Ruthledge as the new head principal at Plainview High School. Dr. Ruthledge, assistant principal at Crossville High School, will transfer to Plainview for a two-year probationary contract. This contract will be in effect from…

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DCTC Wins Drake State Beginner Welding Competition for 4th Year in a Row

On Nov. 20, 2019 DeKalb County Technology Center Welding Instructor Russell McFall took 6 students to the 10th Annual Drake State Technical College Welding Competition in Huntsville AL. Four tech schools were represented at the competition and each school was allowed to bring 6 students. Three in each division for advanced and beginner categories. The…

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Five Defending Champions Survive Semifinals to Advance to AHSAA Super 7 Championships

MONTGOMERY – Five defending state champions pulled out wins the 54th AHSAA State Football Playoff semifinals November 29 to advance to the Super 7 State Championships at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Dec. 4-5-6.      The Class 7A championship match pairings were set a week earlier with defending state champion Central-Phenix City (12-1) and 2018 runner-up Thompson…

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Scottsboro Finishes Second In AHSAA North Section Swimming/Diving Championships

HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming & Diving titles Saturday at the Huntsville Aquatics Center, and defending state champ Westminster Christian’s girls won the 6A/7A girls’ section crown. Whitesburg Christian won the 1A/5A girls’ North title.      Team and individual qualifiers advance to the…

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Fyffe High School Cheerleaders Take 1st in North Super Regionals

The Fyffe High School Cheerleaders competed in the Super North Regionals on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Al. According the Connie Cocharn, cheer coach, the team competed in two different divisions, Game Day division and Traditional division. The Game Day competition consist of crowd leading and fight song routines, like is done on a…

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All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs

All Defending State Champions Claim First Round Wins to Move into Second Round of Playoffs      MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions posted first-round wins as the AHSAA opened the 54th annual State Football Playoffs Friday night. Eight No. 4 seeds were among the 104 teams advanced in all seven…

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21 Unbeaten Teams Head into First Round Of AHSAA State Football Playoffs Nov. 8

MONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced to the first round of the 2019 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Football Playoffs. First-round games are scheduled for Nov. 8, AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Saturday.      The first round of the…

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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Finish their season as the 2019 AHSAA 3A Volleyball State Runner-Up

AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championships CLASS 3A FINALS Montgomery Academy 3, Geraldine 9 BIRMINGHAM – The Montgomery Academy Eagles (47-6) fell by seven points behind to Geraldine High School early in the AHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championship Class 3A finals at Bill Harris Arena.    Once Coach Julie Gordon’s team settled…

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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Wins North Super Regional Championship

Coach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship tonight. The Bulldogs defeated Lexington in the Championship game 3-0. The Bulldogs will be heading to State next week to play in the AHSAA State Finals. State Finals will held in Birmingham, Al. at The CrossPlex…

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Jonathan Phillips and Dekalb County Technology Center Featured

Earlier this year, DeKalb County Career Tech was featured twice in Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) Best Practices National Educational Quarterly for their advanced programs and business and industry partnerships with Northeast Alabama Community College, along with local and regional business and industry. DeKalb County Technology Center was recognized as one of the top career…

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NACC will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair”

Northeast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is to help connect students and community members with those, in the area, that offer community resources. Do you know someone who needs help with… Childcare Healthcare Food Assistance Clothing Assistance Housing/Shelter Counseling Senior Care Domestic Violence…

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can affect everyone – those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. The good news is that bullying is preventable. Find out more: go.usa.gov/xQ3DJ Youth Violence/Bullying Homicide is the…

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“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation

According to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview alone. Plainview School is helping to fight hunger at their school. Plainview has started “Plainview Pantry” is now receiving donations to help in this effort. Alabama State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senator Steve Livingston made a…

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It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races

Qualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties. Anyone wishing to qualify for Dekalb County Superintendent or other local county offices, here is the information you need. Local office positions that will be on the ballot for the 2020 Primary and General elections include:…

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City of Fort Payne To Pay $214,000 For New Tennis Courts At High School

The Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation to The Fort Payne High School “Best Robotics” team Approved to pay half the cost of new tennis courts at Fort Payne High School, approximately $214,000. This includes refurbishing the current four courts and building four…

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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident At Douglas High School

According to Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, with the The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, his department investigated two reports related to an incident that took place at Douglas High School on August 19, 2019. At the conclusion of the investigation, a petition was signed against a juvenile for Assault, 2nd degree, on an educator, employed…

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Use Caution As Schools Start Back, Watch for Buses & Children

Most school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars for Dekalb County, Marshall County, Jackson County, and Fort Payne City school systems, these systems will begin school this Wednesday, August 7th. According to Cherokee County’s calendar, they will begin on Thursday, August 8th. Remember, during…

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Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet

MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd  annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet as recipients of the prestigious “Making A Difference” Award as the 2019 AHSAA Summer Conference concluded at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.     The week-long conference, which attracted more than 4,500 administrators, coaches and other…

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CCA Will Hold Parent Orientations

Cornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations, administration will be on hand updating families on changes and what’s happening at CCA. These orientations are for both returning and new families. Schedule for orientations are as follows: •Preschool (K2-K4) Parent orientation is August 4,…

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Northeast Alabama Community College Names New Theater Director

Northeast Alabama Community College announced today that Ms. Kayleigh Smith has been named the college’s Theater Director starting Fall Semester 2019. “Ms. Smith is extremely talented and experienced,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “She has essentially grown up in the NACC theater culture, but has substantial experience in other locations as well.” Ms. Smith…

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Pisgah Claims 3A State Softball Championship at Lagoon Park

News Release from AHSAA: AHSAA 34th State Softball Championships MONTGOMERY – The 2019 AHSAA State Softball Championships crowned the Class 3A State Champions last Friday. The Pisgah Lady Eagles rolled through the state 3A competition unbeaten, taking the state title once again. CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPPisgah 4, Wicksburg 1 (Pisgah wins Class 3A state championship)Pisgah…

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DCTC Students Win Many Awards At State SkillsUSA

Students from across Dekalb County won numerous awards today at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Birmingham, Al. These students were representing the Dekalb County Technology Center located in Rainsville, Al. Dakota Atchley won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Advanced Welding, Peyton Ervin won the 2019 Alabama State SkillsUSA State Championship in Beginner…

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