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,”
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Walker County 4-H is hosting its annual Chick Chain Show and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 12, 2024, during the Indian Head Harvest Fest in downtown Cordova, Alabama. The event begins at 1:00 PM and will feature local 4-H members showcasing chickens they’ve raised, including
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Commission has awarded Aletheia House a $250,000 grant to establish a new substance abuse treatment facility for women in the area. Aletheia House, a United Way agency based in Birmingham, has been providing substance abuse treatment for over 50 years. In 2022,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill At just 20 years old, Charlie Beth Pruett is already making her mark at The University of Alabama. The 2021 graduate of Jasper High School was recently named to the UA Student Government Association’s executive cabinet as deputy chief of staff. Charlie Beth’s role in
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Jenny Lynn Davis There is something for everyone this week in Walker County! Enjoy the great outdoors, have fun with friends and family, meet authors, purchase your next read, and celebrate the strength to fight against breast cancer. View the event details below: Saturday, October 12 When:
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County hosted its annual breakfast meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Jasper Civic Center, drawing hundreds of individuals from various local businesses and organizations. The event celebrated the collective efforts driving the community’s economic growth and highlighted
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October 4, 2024 Montgomery, Alabama –State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, today announces the awarding of $128,000 in funding for infrastructure and services projects in Walker County through Cawaco RC&D. “Providing resources for infrastructure and services that bolster our local communities is a huge priority,” said Senator Greg Reed. “I
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County Chief Appraiser Andy McSpadden has dedicated over 18 years to the field of property appraisal. Originally from Winston County, Andy was ready for a new challenge when an opportunity with the Revenue Commission presented itself. “I had a job, but I needed a
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