Wallace State Community College

Arley gets $500,000 grant

From left, Brittany Bailes, who has been selected by the town to seek grant funding toward the match; Town Clerk Tammi Farley; Council Member Kennith Brown; Mayor Johnny Taylor; Council Members Devin Guthrie, Bobby Smith and Brian Fincher and Police Chief Levi Brown.

From left, Brittany Bailes, who has been selected by the town to seek grant funding toward the match; Town Clerk Tammi Farley; Council Member Kennith Brown; Mayor Johnny Taylor; Council Members Devin Guthrie, Bobby Smith and Brian Fincher and Police Chief Levi Brown.
ARLEY - A $630,000 project in Arley will provide a four-foot sidewalk, connecting all major points in the town.

Workforce gaps discussed during informative meeting

Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.

Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Efforts are underway to bridge gaps between industry and education in a mission to also increase profitability and improve workforce and economic development.

Community Learning Center in Arley fully operational

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.
ARLEY - This fall marks the first full season for the $1 million Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, offering a wide range of courses, designed to keep new opportunities close to home at the only college in Winston County.

Local students get lesson in safe driving

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.
WINSTON COUNTY - On Feb. 6, students from Winston County Schools attended the first Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit ever held in the state of Alabama, engaging with local and state first responders . . .

Free GED classes available in Winston County

Wallace State Adult Education Program GED Instructor Krista Givens teaches students at Meek Baptist Church in Arley two days each week.

Wallace State Adult Education Program GED Instructor Krista Givens teaches students at Meek Baptist Church in Arley two days each week.

ARLEY - The first step toward a successful future is simply getting started.
That is the message Wallace State Community College is wanting people in Winston County who, for whatever reason, were not able to get their high school diploma to know as they offer completely free GED classes in Arley and Double Springs.  Classes for persons 18 and older are held in Arley at Meek Baptist Church on County Road 77 (Helicon Road) Tuesdays and Thursdays and at The Rock Family Worship Center on Highway 278 just east of Double Springs every Wednesday night.

Cleghorn named Wallace State’s Student of the Year

Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, with Student of the Year Rayce Cleghorn and Teacher of the Year, Nursing instructor Heather Ashley. Both were recognized during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education luncheon. (Courtesy photo)

Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, with Student of the Year Rayce Cleghorn and Teacher of the Year, Nursing instructor Heather Ashley. Both were recognized during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education luncheon. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - Rayce Cleghorn, of Addison, has been named Wallace State Community College’s Student of the Year.
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