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Wilson Machine & Welding Co. Hiring Skilled 1st Class Fitter-Welder

Established in 1972, Wilson Machine & Welding Co. is a prominent player in the Machining, Gear-Cutting, and Fabrication industry, with three locations across central and northern Alabama. As the company continues to expand, it is actively seeking experienced craftsmen to join its team as 1st Class Fitter-Welders. With a reputation for high-quality work and a […]

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians of Important Absentee Voting Deadlines for November 5, 2024 General Election

Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager

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A Look into the Walker Area Community Foundation’s 10-Year Strategic Plan

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Ron Harris for The Walker Area Community Foundation The Walker Area Community Foundation (WACF) is setting its sights on the future with an ambitious 10-year strategic plan. This plan is designed to tackle some of Walker County’s most pressing challenges while improving the overall quality of

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Carbon Hill High School Receives 26 Bicycles Through $10K Cawaco Grant

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Carbon Hill High School has received 26 bicycles for students thanks to a $10,000 grant from Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) in partnership with the Alabama Legislature. The bikes were officially presented on Friday, August 30, at the Carbon Hill High School gym. Several

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Bevill State Celebrates Alabama’s Victory at 2024 MSHA National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition

Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of the State of Alabama Mine Rescue First Aid Team at the 2024 MSHA National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition held in Lexington, Kentucky. The team, consisting of Matt Miller (Captain), Tim Bailey, Eric Edge, and trainer Dale Johnson,

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