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Tag: Education

August 25, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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KDCIA offering new Fire Science program

Story By Hunter Jones With school back in session, students at the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy have a new door open to them this school year. The Fire Science…

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New Central Pre-K holds ribbon cutting
August 11, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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New Central Pre-K holds ribbon cutting

Story By Mary Bailey Thursday evening the community came together to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Central Pre-K. The 5,700 square foot facility includes a sensory room, dining area,…

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Data shows increased performance for Jackson County Schools
August 4, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Data shows increased performance for Jackson County Schools

Story By Katie Hightower On July 22, Jackson County Schools held its annual data meeting at KDCIA. Teachers and administrators gathered together to review student performance data by year and by…

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Fort Payne board approves positions for FPCA
July 14, 2025 by Emily Wooten
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Fort Payne board approves positions for FPCA

Story By AnnaKate Freeland The Fort Payne Board of Education approved a request for the creation of a 10-month assistant principal position at Fort Payne Career Academy, effective June 27, 2025,…

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Impact celebrates Dr. Bradford’s leadership
November 13, 2024 by Emily Wooten
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Impact celebrates Dr. Bradford’s leadership

Peggy M. Himburg Dr. Brad Bradford was honored by Impact Learning Center at a reception after stepping down as chairman of its executive board. He served tirelessly with Impact for over…

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Local teacher recipient of APT award
October 22, 2024 by Emily Wooten
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Local teacher recipient of APT award

Marla Ballard Alabama Public Television (APT) announced that Mrs. Betty Esslinger has been named APT Excellence in Education recipient for October 2024. She received a plaque and a check for $500…

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City Council recognizes beta club students, appoints two new department heads
July 15, 2024 by Emily Wooten
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City Council recognizes beta club students, appoints two new department heads

Hunter Jones On Monday, the Scottsboro City Council held a council meeting at Scottsboro City Hall. There were nine items on the agenda, with eight of them being voted on and…

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McCord time capsule unearthed
May 7, 2024 by Emily Wooten
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McCord time capsule unearthed

By MARY BAILEY The Reporter A birthday hat. A tattered t-shirt. Classroom pictures. A Spelling Bee trophy. It might not seem like important things to some but to the dozens of…

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