Westervelt Company CEO chosen for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
New Healthcare High School in Alabama Cade Warner, who is the president and CEO of Westervelt Company, has joined the board of the Alabama Healthcare Science Foundation. The foundation is set to create the nation’s first free, public residential high school focused on preparing students for careers in healthcare. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for […]
Cade Warner becomes a board member of the ASHS Foundation, carrying on his family’s legacy in Demopolis
For almost five decades, the Westervelt Warner family has significantly influenced the Demopolis community. Their history ranges from managing a state-of-the-art paper mill to overseeing extensive Alabama forest lands via the Wester Belt Company, establishing a strong tie to the black belt region. This legacy continues with Kade Warner, who has recently joined the board […]
Students Challenge School Board To Demand Dismissal Of Teacher Who Honored Kirk Assassination
Students Speak Out After Controversial Teacher Post At a recent school board meeting, three high school students voiced their concerns after a teacher at Barrington High School in Rhode Island was placed on administrative leave for posting a TikTok video celebrating the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk. The video, reportedly made by the teacher, […]
Alabama Board of Education presents important budget requests for FY27
Alabama Board of Education Budget Priorities Announced On Thursday, the Alabama Board of Education laid out its budget priorities, emphasizing new expenses geared towards school safety and transportation. The most significant rise in demand centers around school safety, with educators requesting $50 million this year. This figure marks a substantial increase from last year’s approved […]
Gila County Board agrees to tuition reimbursement plan for staff education
Gila County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary The Gila County Board of Supervisors convened on April 29, 2025, to discuss several important matters including updates to the county’s tuition reimbursement policy, Mexico’s wolf recovery initiative, and a proposed economic development agreement with the Grove Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce. One significant point of discussion was […]
College Board Ends Tool That Schools Used for Racial Discrimination
College Board Discontinues Demographic Tool On Tuesday, the College Board, which aims to assist schools and students in the admissions process, announced it is discontinuing its tool that provided colleges with demographic information regarding schools and neighborhoods. This information was useful for understanding university and neighborhood income levels, helping colleges make informed assumptions about their […]
Cochise County Board Dismisses Commissioner Young for Missing Planning Meetings
Kochise County Board of Supervisors Meeting Overview The Kochise County Board of Supervisors made noteworthy strides during their regular meeting on September 2, 2025, focusing on local governance and public safety. In a decisive action, the board voted unanimously to remove Chairman Young from the Planning and Zoning Committee. This decision was due to his […]
Cochise County Board Approves $7,500 for Wilcox Transit Funding Support
Funding Decisions by Kochise County Board of Supervisors A recent meeting of the Kochise County Board of Supervisors focused on a significant funding allocation aimed at improving community services and public safety. One major topic was the proposal to allocate $7,500 from the Community Enhancement Fund to support the Wilcock Transit Program. This funding is […]
PEEHIP board discusses increasing insurance expenses, rural healthcare facilities, and medication tariffs
Discussion on Rising Costs by Alabama Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan Board During a meeting on Wednesday, members of the Alabama Public Education Employee Health Insurance Plan Management Board addressed the growing costs related to their retirement plan. Diane Scott, the CFO of RSA, shared insights about the 2024 Pehip budget, highlighting that 68% […]
Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine Named to Arizona Commerce Authority Board of Directors
Arizona Community Colleges Appoint New Representative The 10 presidents from the Arizona Community College Coordination Council (AC4) have unanimously selected Dr. Lisaline, the president of Yavapai College, to represent community colleges on the Arizona Secretary of Commerce Board. This appointment was made on August 22. Dr. Line, who is the 10th president of Yavapai College, […]