Jefferson News

Motes to exhibit work at Elizabethtown college

Jefferson professor of art Barry Motes will have an exhibit of his paintings 1989 through 2004 on display at the Morrison Gallery at Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Feb. 4-March 4, 2004. There will be an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10. Motes’ work has been recognized both regionally and nationally.

Jan 31 2005 by Editor

Students express concern over possible tuition hike

Students, faculty and staff members from the Jefferson Community & Technical College District expressed a wide-range of concerns about possible KCTCS tuition increases during a hearing held at Jefferson Community College on Jan. 28. Nine students and 12 faculty and staff members met with Ken Walker, KCTCS vice president of finance and facilities, in a forum that allowed those interested to both make statements regarding tuition and ask questions. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Tony Newberry, president of the college, and CEO of the Jefferson District. The hearing was open to all faculty, staff and students.

Jan 31 2005 by Editor Read More ...

Carroll County donates $10,000 to college campus

In some ways the Carroll County Campus of Jefferson Community College is a victim of its own success. At 15 years old, the campus has maximized its space and stretched the limits of its resources. Yet college officials and the Carroll County Fiscal Court recognize that there is much more to be done and more people to reach. For that reason, the Fiscal Court voted in November to donate $10,000 to the campus. The check presentation will be made at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the campus in downtown Carrollton.

Jan 24 2005 by Editor Read More ...

Annual King celebration uses Keep on Marchin’ theme

Jefferson’s annual celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will play off the themes of his March 25, 1965, speech on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol following the Selma to Montgomery march to protest Alabama’s segregation laws. The celebration also marks the 40th anniversary of the speech.

Jan 13 2005 by Editor Read More ...

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