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Pictured above from left to right are SU Dean of Academics Dr. Linda North and sophomores Elijah McWhorter and Alyssa Hurst Southern Union State Community College sophomores Elijah McWhorter and Alyssa Hurst were honored as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team at a recognition ceremony on Friday, April 14, in Birmingham, AL. More than $53,000 total in scholarships was announced for 48 of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars across the state during the 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program. McWhorter, who is from Kellyton, plans to transfer to the University of Alabama and pursue a bachelor of studio art with concentration in digital media. Hurst, a native of Lineville, will attend Auburn University and major in elementary education. “These are two of our best,” said SU President Todd Shackett of the honorees. “It is always a pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments of our students at events such as this.” All-Alabama Academic Team members are re...

The production team pictured above partnering to produce this documentary filmed in part here in Chambers County included the following:  CCSD Lead Nurse, Loretta Cofield, Evie Parks (Conquering Cancer – Cinematographer via Australia), CCSD Superintendent, Dr. Casey Chambley, Dr. Donald H. “Butch” Busby (LaFayette Rotary Club – Operation Wipeout Lead), Sue Collins (Conquering Cancer – Presenter via Australia), Mike Hill (Conquering Cancer – Film Maker via Australia), Dr. Heather White, Executive Director – “Together for Health”, and Sara Bowler, Technical Advisor – TogetHER for Health. The CCSD is pleased to share its ongoing efforts in collaborating with multiple partners as part of Operation Wipe Out, to promote both vaccinations and screening for cervical cancer in Alabama.   On Tuesday, April 4th, the district hosted visitors working with Conquering Cancer.  Conquering Cancer is a global impact campaign designed to create a feature-length documentary on the ongoi...

Pictured above from left to right are: Rick Douglas, Director of People & Culture, Joanne Mabrey, Team Relations Program Manager, Dr. Tyler Nelson, CCSD Career Technical Director, Mr. David Owen, CCSD Assistant Superintendent, Stuart Countess, Kia Georgia President & CEO, Dr. Casey Chambley, CCSD Superintendent, Mr. Jeffery Finch, CCSD Board President, Dr. Stephen Hammock, CCSD School Improvement Specialist, and April Bartley, External Affairs Manager On Friday, March 24th, Kia Georgia donated $25,000 to the Chambers County School District to help fund support for the district’s STEAM Magnet School and its Greenpower Racing Program. Superintendent, Dr. Casey Chambley, and a team from the board of education accepted the donation presented by Stuart Countess, President & CEO of Kia Georgia. During the visit, the CCSD team toured the Kia Georgia facility and discussed ways the district can partner with the company to better assist with its staffing demands in the future. Some...