Karla McArthur

August 24, 2026

County Career Technical Center expands programs

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Etowah County Career Technical Center and Etowah County Schools are expanding career and technical education opportunities for students across the distri...

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Challenger Center of Northeast Alabama announces naming partnerships in support of STEM education

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent The Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama has announced two new partners who have committed to supporting STEM missions and programs designed to en...

Colegrove honored as District 6 Superintendent of the Year

October 30, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Correspondent Jeff Colegrove, superintendent of Attalla City Schools, began his 29th year in education by being named the District 6 Superintendent of the Year for 2026 by...

Clint Brannon named assistant principal of the year

October 10, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent Clint Brannon, assistant principal at Sardis Middle School, marked his 20th year in ed...

Shepherd’s Cove helps students cope with loss

September 25, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, children coping with loss are often called “the forgotten mourners,” said...

Gadsden sisters make their mark with Americana style

September 25, 2025

By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent When 21-year-old Hartley Reynolds was in middle school, she learned songs to perform for her mom, Melissa, who posted them on a YouTube channel. Reynolds noticed that Ha...