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2025 Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival Features Unique Opportunity to See Artists at Work

The fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a unique way for arts enthusiasts to enjoy the work of notable wildlife artists. Five artists – Dirk Walker, Jared Knox, Vaughan Spanjer, Sue Key and Bucky Bowles – will participate in live painting during the free festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Wetumpka. The festival is

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Walker County FCA to Host 6th Annual Golf Scramble at Musgrove Country Club

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Walker County Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host its 6th Annual Golf Scramble on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., with tee-off scheduled for 12:00 p.m. The four-person scramble will include a box lunch before play begins, and

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Library to Host ‘School Spirits’ Program on Alabama’s Haunted Colleges

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Jasper Public Library will host Dr. Alan Brown’s presentation of School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses on Thursday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. Known for his work collecting and sharing Southern folklore, Dr. Brown will share chilling tales from campuses across the

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Distinguished Young Women of Walker County Announces 2026 Program Participants

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of DYW – Walker County Since 1958, the Distinguished Young Women program has been helping high school girls discover their strengths and reach their potential. What began nationally as America’s Junior Miss has grown into the largest scholarship program of its kind, offering opportunities for education, leadership,

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Bevill State Wins Five Statewide ACCSPRA Awards

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) recently received five prestigious awards at the annual conference of the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA), held last week in Orange Beach, Alabama. These awards recognize outstanding efforts in marketing, communications, and facilities projects that support student engagement and institutional pride. Bevill State was honored with the

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Sipsey’s Principal

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For generations of students who passed through the halls of Sipsey Junior High School, one figure stood out as steady and unmistakable: Mr. Donnie Bridges. He was the principal known for being a tough but fair leader, a wise mentor, and the man who could

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Chamber of Commerce of Walker County Holds Annual Breakfast Meeting

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County hosted its annual breakfast meeting this week, bringing together business leaders, educators, and community partners to celebrate progress and highlight the work being done across the county. Chamber President Linda Lewis opened the program by paying tribute to Walker County’s educators and students.

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Matthew Laird Joins Board of Directors at Bank of Walker County

Photos by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Relations Bancshares and subsidiary Bank of Walker County are excited to announce the addition of Matthew B. Laird to the Board of Directors. Matthew has dedicated more than 25 years to helping individuals and families navigate their financial, estate, and investment planning needs. He began his career in

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