Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Ryan McGill Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) has announced the return of its annual golf scramble, set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper. First held in 1982, the tournament serves as the organization’s primary annual fundraiser. “Our annual […]
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Walker Area Community Foundation President Paul Kennedy. Watch the episode here: A special thanks to The Leader Lounge sponsors: Downs and Associates, Son’s Supermarket, Paper Places Bookshop, Milo’s, and Bevill State Community College.
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Cordova residents and community stakeholders gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, April 15, for a public presentation outlining the city’s proposed downtown redevelopment plan, led by Ben Farmer, president of planning, design, and construction firm Farmer | Morgan. This event was part of an ongoing effort to revitalize
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Two Bevill State Community College (BSCC) students are among the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. Simon Smith, GPA: 3.8, Hometown: Millport, AL (BSCC Fayette Campus), and Trent Credille, GPA: 4.0, Hometown: Hamilton, AL (BSCC Hamilton Campus) were honored for this accomplishment during the Annual All-Alabama Community College Academic Team Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 11, 2025, in
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Carl Elliott Regional Library – Jasper Public Library hosted a full house on Thursday, April 10, as acclaimed storyteller Dolores Hydock presented Soldiers in Hoop Skirts: Nurses, Spies, and Other Fighting Women of the Civil War. The event was part of the library’s adult programming series and
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Elections in a hearing titled, “Revisiting the 2024 Elections with Secretaries of State” yesterday, April 8, 2025. “Since taking office, more than half a million ineligible voters have been removed from our state’s
Bevill State Community College is proud to announce a successful collaboration between its Sumiton campus nursing faculty and clinical partner DCH Health System to deliver a hands-on, progressive CPR simulation designed to enhance nursing students’ readiness for real-world emergency response. The simulation event, held on March 18, 2025, provided an immersive training experience for students
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Bankhead House and Heritage Center is once again bringing excitement to the summer with the annual Under the Stars series. This beloved event series offers a lineup of free concerts and a special movie night, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together throughout
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On Friday, April 4, 2025, Bevill State Community College hosted the third Bevill MAP: Making A Path event for high schools in the area. Bevill MAP: Making A Path was held on the Bevill State Fayette Campus located at 2631 Temple Avenue N., Fayette, Alabama from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event was attended by over 550 students from
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill While the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) works year-round to raise awareness about child abuse, April brings added visibility as it is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, WCCAC has planned a full calendar of community events, outreach efforts, and fundraisers
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