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Monday, May 25, 2026

Wallace Community College Selma Marks 60 Years of Impact With Naming of James M. Mitchell Student Center

Historic anniversary celebration highlights Wallace Community College Selma’s six decades of educational leadership, workforce development, and economic influence across Alabama’s Black Belt region.


Wallace Community College Selma is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in Alabama higher education history as the institution commemorates 60 years of service, workforce development, and community leadership with a special anniversary event and dedication ceremony honoring the legacy of James M. Mitchell.

The celebration, officially titled “A Legacy Continues: Naming the James M. Mitchell Student Center & College 60th Anniversary,” will take place on the campus of Wallace Community College Selma at 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway in Selma, Alabama.

The historic event will formally dedicate the James M. Mitchell Student Center and recognize the College’s decades-long role in advancing educational access, workforce readiness, economic opportunity, and regional development throughout Alabama’s Black Belt.

Founded in 1966, Wallace Community College Selma has become one of the region’s most influential educational institutions, serving generations of students through academic transfer programs, career technical education, adult education initiatives, workforce certification training, and dual enrollment opportunities.

College officials say the anniversary celebration is intended not only to honor the institution’s past, but also to reinforce its long-term vision for the future.

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Montgomery Regional Airport Names Loyd Jenkins as New Executive Director Amid Expansion and Modernization Push

Veteran airport safety leader and Certified Member in airport management becomes the eighth executive director in Montgomery Regional Airport history as officials position MGM for long-term regional growth.


MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTLS) | The Montgomery Airport Authority has appointed Loyd Jenkins as the new Executive Director of Montgomery Regional Airport, marking a significant leadership transition as the airport continues major infrastructure improvements and strategic expansion initiatives.

Jenkins, who has most recently served as Airport Police Chief at Montgomery Regional Airport since 2022, becomes the eighth executive director in the airport’s history. Airport officials announced the appointment on Friday, describing Jenkins as a proven leader with deep aviation expertise and strong ties to the Montgomery community.

“We are confident that Loyd’s leadership, industry expertise, and strong ties to the community will guide Montgomery Regional Airport into its next phase of growth,” said Robert Gould, Chairman of the Montgomery Airport Authority Board.

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Montgomery Regional Airport, which has been advancing multiple modernization efforts to enhance the passenger experience, strengthen regional connectivity, and support economic development across Central Alabama. Ongoing projects include terminal upgrades, infrastructure improvements, operational modernization, and expanded business development initiatives tied to growth in commercial air service.

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