Orange Beach, AL — The aromas of fresh Gulf seafood and sizzling culinary creativity filled the air at The Wharf in Orange Beach as Sweet Grown Alabama hosted the 10th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 5. The milestone event brought together four of Alabama’s top chef teams to showcase their talents and battle for the […]
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and C3 of Northwest Alabama, Inc. (also known as the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance) are proud to announce the launch of Career BOO$T, a new tuition reimbursement program designed to support workforce development and economic growth across Fayette, Lamar, and Marion counties. Career BOO$T is the latest initiative under
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Tuesday, May 6, the Bankhead House and Heritage Center held an opening reception to unveil Eye of the Needle, a new exhibit showcasing the intricate, hand-stitched artwork of Lisa Frey Crump. Presented by the Walker Area Community Foundation, the exhibit is the culmination of years of preparation,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Napoles Barber Shop 2 is sporting a fresh new look. The family-owned shop recently underwent a full remodel, adding new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and top-of-the-line barbering chairs at each station. The number of stations was also expanded, from eight (including one child-sized setup)
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter and courtesy of Marilyn Sanders For 50 years, the Marilyn Sanders Performing Arts Center (MSPAC) has provided high-quality dance education to the Walker County community and instilled lasting confidence in its students. Since 1975, MSPAC has seen perm hairstyles come and go, record players replaced by
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community members stopped by the Jasper Main Street office on Thursday, May 1, to get a closer look at the ideas being developed for the future of downtown. The open house allowed residents to see early concepts, offer feedback, and learn more about what could be next for
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Students, faculty, staff, and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Thursday to bring an outdoor classroom to life at Carbon Hill Elementary School. “This has been a work in progress for some time,” said Principal Amy Atkins. “Our 21st Century program initially took over
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill After 27 years of service in Jasper, with 11 of them at its current location, UPS Store #3551 has a fresh new look. Owner Jeff Graham, who has led the Jasper location of UPS for 23 years, recently oversaw a full interior renovation, part of
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Justin Hunter While Milo’s is best known for its burgers, the chicken tenders have become a standout option in their own right. Available fried or grilled, the tenders are well-seasoned and consistently flavorful. They’re tasty enough on their own but are often served with one of Milo’s signature
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Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, is thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, set to take place on Monday, May 5, at The Wharf in Orange Beach. This milestone event celebrates Alabama’s rich culinary heritage by spotlighting the state’s finest chefs and the exceptional quality of Alabama Gulf seafood. “We are so
