Joey Blackwell

2 weeks ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Joey Blackwell

Volunteers of the Alabama Power Service Organization’s (APSO) Eastern Division Chapter hosted a service project in partnership with United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Alabama on Tuesday, dedicating a day of service to revitalize the building’s exterior. Approximately 40 volunteers cleared brush and landscaped around the exterior of the building before cleaning and giving the building a much-needed coat of paint.

3 weeks ago | yellowhammernews.com | Joey Blackwell |Sherri Blevins

The Alabama Community College System hosted a graduation of the inaugural class of its Customer Service Professional Training Program last Thursday. Ten graduates completed the eight-week program, which was taught at Jefferson State. “The program is amazing, and just the feedback from the candidates that I’ve received already makes me aware that this is a very beneficial program to anyone who has that passion for customer service,” said Angelia Hale, who works as the instructor.

4 weeks ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Joey Blackwell

The Alabama Community College System hosted a graduation of the inaugural class of its Customer Service Professional Training Program last Thursday. Ten graduates completed the eight-week program, which was taught at Jefferson State. “The program is amazing, and just the feedback from the candidates that I’ve received already makes me aware that this is a very beneficial program to anyone who has that passion for customer service,” said Angelia Hale, who works as the instructor.

1 month ago | alabamanewscenter.com | Joey Blackwell

The Alabama State Department of Education named Katie Collins, an educator at Bluff Park Elementary School, the Alabama Teacher of the Year for 2025-26 last week during a ceremony at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. The purpose of the Alabama Teacher of the Year Program is to honor and recognize excellence in the teaching profession by identifying outstanding classroom teachers at local, district and state levels.

1 month ago | yellowhammernews.com | Joey Blackwell |Sherri Blevins

When returning to civilian life, military personnel often find the adjustment difficult for a variety of reasons. While possessing skills and knowledge, many veterans’ resumes don’t easily translate to the civilian workforce, leading to underemployment. At the same time, they desire the camaraderie and purpose they once had in uniform.