Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative Secretaries of State urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This repeal would cut government fees and red tape for small business owners across the United States. “The CTA is a classic example of the disastrous policies […]
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Karley Bruner started playing softball later than most, but once she found the game, she never looked back. Unlike many athletes who grow up with a bat in their hands, she didn’t step onto the field until seventh grade. Even then, circumstances didn’t make it
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter William Key’s sports journey has been anything but conventional. As a child, he followed the familiar path of T-ball and coach pitch, but when he reached kid pitch, he walked away from the game. For several years, baseball was in the rearview mirror. Then, during
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Jolei Higgins For more than 27 years, Kyle Dutton has dedicated himself to public education, taking on roles as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now as a District Administrator for Walker County Schools. Recently, he added another achievement to his career: completing the Alabama Superintendents Academy. While
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The Southern Museum of Flight proudly presents “Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly,” a One-Man Stage Play by author, actor, and US Army veteran J. Leon Pridgen. The play tells the life story of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen. Davis spent more than 35 years in the military
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) 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. The Dual Enrollment program at BSCC allows high
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Alabama FWB Children’s Home The Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home is hosting its 4th annual Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event will start with the 5K at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Run
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Words and Images by Nick Rizzo On Tuesday, February 11, the Walker Area Community Foundation hosted a meet-and-greet with Dana Hall McCain, state director for Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). McCain, who is based in Dothan, Ala., says she has been traveling across north and west Alabama this quarter to connect with residents and “know every
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Map Room at the Walker County Revenue Commission Office is responsible for maintaining accurate property records. The Map Room staff maintains Walker County’s property tax maps by processing deeds, plats, and legal documents daily. Their work ensures records remain precise for taxpayers, attorneys, and
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Images by Ryan McGill Meet the Visual Artists ExhibitionFebruary 10th – March 24th, 2025Closing Reception: March 20th, 6-8 pm Location: Walker County Arts Alliance, 1500 Indiana Ave., Jasper, AL 35501 Walker County Arts Alliance’s newest exhibit, Meet the Visual Artists, runs through March 24, 2025. The show features the work of visual artists Hannah Lewis and Kat
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