Words by Wes Allen When I was inaugurated as Alabama’s Secretary of State, I promised that I would never forget that I work for the people of this state and not the other way around. I’m focused on the fact that the money that funds this office does not belong to us. It belongs to […]
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Enterprise, AL – Sweet Grown Alabama proudly hosted its annual Farm to Table Dinner on Thursday, June 5 at Dalrymple Farms, a member farm located in Coffee County. The evening brought together farmers, food lovers and community leaders for a meaningful celebration of Alabama agriculture – all set under the stars on a working family farm. Guests
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Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its third annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday, June 14. The event commemorates a significant day in American history. Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865,
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Ryan McGill Cam Thrasher, owner and operator of Thrashers Feed and Supply, made a promise to Rod Donaldson when he purchased Rod’s feed and grain business in 2012: shake hands when meeting clients, know customers by name, and always maintain eye contact. Rod, the late owner and operator
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The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Jasper to support its in-school music education programs. This funding will help purchase musical instruments, such as rhythm sticks, for use in elementary classrooms throughout Walker County. Led by music educator Becki Stallsmith, the
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Burton Campers is officially open in Jasper. “Mr. Clayton Burton had a location here in Jasper before we were incorporated, so the business is actually coming back to where the Burton family started it in the 1970s,” said General Manager Jody Garner. The new location
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Southern Energy Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch, located at 410 9th Avenue in Jasper, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Chamber of Commerce leaders, city officials, and community members. Formerly known as APCO Employees Credit Union, Southern Energy has
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Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton I can remember sitting on the floor watching the live television broadcast of Al Capone’s vault being opened on April 21, 1986. Geraldo Rivera hosted the event where thirty million people or so watched the unveiling of what could be inside the vault of one of
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity or length when
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity or length when
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