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Sheriff Hoss Mack Assumes Role as Alabama Sheriffs Association Executive Director

Words by Hannah Manasco | Images by Al Blanton After 39 years of service with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack has retired, stepping into a new role as the Executive Director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association. The Alabama Sheriffs Association is a non-profit organization that supports all 67 Alabama sheriffs, coordinates […]

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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Olivia Thomason, Bevill State Community College

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Bevill State Community College sophomore Olivia Thomason is building connections one cheer at a time. Olivia didn’t grow up as a cheerleader; her first love was actually dance. As a member of her school’s dance team, she thrived on the rhythm and performance. But in seventh

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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Luke Emerson, Bevill State Community College

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Luke Emerson turns setbacks into comebacks. Luke grew up playing soccer, but after he endured multiple concussions from playing, his doctor recommended he step away from physical sports. While the news was disheartening, a new opportunity arose thanks to his grandfather, a former Jacksonville State University

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Walker County Commemorates Bicentennial with Special Brunch

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Tuesday, December 3, the Walker County Commission hosted a Bicentennial Brunch, celebrating 200 years of history, progress, and community. The event’s theme, “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, Building Our Future,” highlighted the county’s rich heritage and aspirations for the future. The Bicentennial Brunch

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Swing into the Holiday Spirit at the Dora Baseball Christmas Camp

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image Courtesy of Dora High School Baseball The Dora Baseball Diamond Club presents the 2024 Dora Baseball Christmas Camp! Young baseball enthusiasts aged six to twelve are invited to participate in the camp, offering them a fun opportunity to develop their baseball skills while embracing the spirit of the

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Join the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County in Spreading Christmas Cheer

The Christmas Season is officially here, and we at the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County would like to express our sincere gratitude to friends, family, and coworkers.  Tonight’s parade is expected to be the largest in the chamber’s history. As we celebrate our annual Christmas parade festivities, we hope you will be transformed into

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Bevill State Unveils Enhanced Facilities on Hamilton Campus

Bevill State Community College recently hosted an event to celebrate the completion of major upgrades on its Hamilton Campus. These improvements, made possible through support from the Alabama Legislature, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), represent a significant investment in education and the future of the broader community. The

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