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Chamber of Commerce of Walker County Holds Annual Breakfast Meeting

Community, Events

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

Community, Milestones

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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County Commission Approves Funding for HARTT Counseling and Wellness

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Commission has approved $150,000 per year for two years to support HARTT Counseling and Wellness, funding the addition of two new therapists to the nonprofit’s growing staff. The allocation comes from Alabama’s share of national opioid settlement dollars, earmarked to help communities

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Final Chapter of “Celebrating Our Communities” Exhibit Opens at The Bankhead House

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo The Bankhead House and Heritage Center is honoring the legacy of Walker County’s towns with its latest exhibit, Celebrating Our Communities, Chapter 5 – Barney, Cordova, Gardener’s Gin, and Quinton. This exhibit is the final installment in a series highlighting Walker County communities and features

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Bevill State to Host “Recovery Is Here” Event in Partnership with AARR and The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County

Events

Bevill State Community College, in partnership with the Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences (AARR) and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, will host a “Recovery Is Here” community event on Friday, September 26, at the Jasper Civic Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This event is part of a statewide initiative held during National Recovery

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Bevill State Community College Announces 2025 Summer Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists

Education

President’s List The President’s List is compiled at the end of each term. To qualify for this honor, a student must have taken a minimum of 12 credit hours in degree/certificate creditable courses with a 4.00 GPA. This achievement is noted on the student’s transcript. Dean’s List The Dean’s List is compiled at the end

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$8 Million in State Funding for Heman Drummond Center Announced at Walker Area Community Foundation Luncheon

Community, Education

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Walker Area Community Foundation’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, August 27, brought major news for area schools. State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced that the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation will receive an additional $8 million in state funding, bringing the state’s total investment in

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