Bevill State Community College

Bevill State’s Trent Credille honored


Shown is Bevill State Community College All-Alabama Community College Academic Team member Trent Credille of Hamilton (center) with BSCC President Dr. Joel Hagood (far right) and Alabama Community College System Senior Deputy Chancellor, System Development, Strategic Advancement, and Chief of Staff Susan Price.
HAMILTON - Bevill State Community College-Hamilton student Trent Credille was recently selected for the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team, along with BSCC Fayette student Simon Smith.

Bevill State contributes $341.2 million to regional economy

Bevill State Community College continues to be a driving force for economic growth and workforce development in Alabama, contributing $341.2 million to the region’s economy, according to a newly released Economic Impact Study by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics.
The study, which evaluates the impact of Alabama’s community colleges, highlights the significant role BSCC plays in supporting the local economy through student success, workforce training and job creation.
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Bevill State to host Dual Enrollment parent meetings

Bevill State Community College invites high school students and their guardians to attend its upcoming Dual Enrollment parent meetings. These sessions are open to all high school students—including homeschooled students—and will provide valuable information on eligibility requirements, available funding and the academic and career advantages of Dual Enrollment.

Miss Hamilton/Miss Hamilton’s Teen pageant set for Saturday


The current titleholders are Miss Hamilton 2024 Jayla Duncan, the competition's first African American titleholder; and Miss Hamilton's Teen 2024 Megan Malloy.
HAMILTON — The Miss Hamilton and Miss Hamilton's Teen Pageant will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Bevill State Community College auditorium in Hamilton. The Miss Hamilton Pageant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Outdoor expo a great success


Junior division turkey calling contest winners are shown with Northwest Alabama RC&D personnel. From left are Lauranne James, Anna Morrison, Thaylen Stone (first place), Clark Nichols (second place), Haysten Williams (third place) and Vanessa King.
HAMILTON — Multiple agencies have come together and created the inaugural Marion County Outdoor Expo. Held on Friday, March 1, it brought in youngsters from multiple parts of the county to participate in events, such as turkey calling, and a motivational speech by former Hamilton resident and BASS professional angler Clay Dyer.

Bevill State levels up: Hamilton unveils esports


Shown is the new logo for Bevill State’s esports.
HAMILTON — Bevill State Community College is excited to announce the introduction of esports to its Hamilton campus, with plans to commence competitive gaming activities in the upcoming fall semester. The introduction of esports at Bevill State's Hamilton campus is a testament to the college's dedication to staying at the forefront of modern educational trends and meeting the evolving interests of its student body. Esports, which has seen explosive growth in recent years, offers a unique platform for students to showcase their skills, foster teamwork and engage in competitive play.

Extension hosts first Garden Expo


The Northwest Alabama RC&D Council sits at a table at the first Garden Expo. Shown above are Executive Director Lauranne James, Anna Morrison and Vanessa King.
HAMILTON — The Marion County Extension Office partnered with Northwest Alabama RC&D to host a garden expo as part of an outreach through NRCS/USDA on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Bevill State Community College in Hamilton. Carla Lewis, Marion County Extension coordinator; Lauranne James, Northwest RC&D Council, executive director; and Tomeesa Shedd, NRCS conservation technician welcomed the attendees to the Garden Expo.

Bevill State launches online workforce certification program

HAMILTON — Bevill State Community College is excited to announce the launch of Bevill State CertifyNow: Fast-Track Your Success. This new initiative offers a wide variety of online workforce certification training programs. These convenient options allow students to take classes on their time, from any device, from any location. Interested individuals can learn more about the available programs at BSCC.edu/CertifyNow.