Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Jeremy Hicks has served as the City of Dora Street Department Supervisor for nearly 13 years. Though he’s now grateful to have found this line of work, his career began in a different field. Jeremy’s father worked in a steel mill, and, growing up, he […]
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This Week in Walker County, enjoy the beauty of nature, have a good laugh, get in the fall spirit, and start celebrating Christmas early! View the event details below: Thursday, October 17 When: 7 PM Where: Lavish Boutique | 207 19th Street East, Jasper, AL
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). The festival, which is free and open to the public, begins Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9:45 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. on the banks of the Coosa
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Are you an experienced Electrician, or do you wish to work/train under an Electrician as a Helper? Then apply at Tony’s Electrical Services by calling (256) 324-8881 or emailing a resume to tonyselectric05@aol.com. Work location varies across north Alabama, but current projects include the Haleyville and Florence areas.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Friday, October 11, thirty-eight special needs students from across Walker County gathered at Walker County Lake for the area’s annual “CAST for Kids” fishing event. CAST For Kids is not just about fishing; it’s about empowerment, unity, and spreading the message that those with
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Bernard’s Store for Men owner Rusty Richardson. 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 by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Breland Medders, a driven senior at Dora High School who shines both as a cheerleader and as a leader among her peers. As a member of the cheer squad, Breland brings enthusiasm and spirit to her team, coached by Katie Carden and Catherine Willingham. Academically,
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Jacoby Foster, a dedicated junior at Dora High School who excels both on the field and in the classroom. A standout tri-sport athlete, Jacoby showcases his skills as a running back and cornerback in football under Coach Chavis Williams, a fierce competitor on the wrestling
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Staff Sergeant Glenn Terry Shubert, U.S. Army (Retired), served twenty-eight years in the military, with fourteen and a half of those years overseas. Drafted in May 1965, Shubert initially served two years in Germany. Reflecting on that period, he says, “It got into my blood.
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Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the November 5, 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21, 2024. “The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,”
