Words by Jayna Vance Looking to stay up to date with local emergencies and events in Walker County? The Walker County Commission and local safety officials are encouraging individuals and businesses to sign up for the CodeRED informational alert system. CodeRED alerts users of events or emergencies as they occur, and officials believe it is […]
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) continues to be a trusted training provider for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), offering three flexible pathways designed to fit the needs of students, employers, and independent learners. For decades, BSCC has helped prepare qualified drivers for one of the nation’s most in-demand careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter The weather is starting to cool, the leaves are changing colors, and football season is in full swing. It’s fall in the South! Every year, fall brings many opportunities for fun and good times. So, get ready to be in
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The fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a unique way for arts enthusiasts to enjoy the work of notable wildlife artists. Five artists – Dirk Walker, Jared Knox, Vaughan Spanjer, Sue Key and Bucky Bowles – will participate in live painting during the free festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Wetumpka. The festival is
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Bivona Family Dental has welcomed a new face with familiar ties to Jasper. Dr. Haley Burgess, who officially joined the practice in July, is beginning her career in dentistry in the city where her life began. “I lived in Jasper for the first four years
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Walker County Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host its 6th Annual Golf Scramble on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., with tee-off scheduled for 12:00 p.m. The four-person scramble will include a box lunch before play begins, and
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Jasper Public Library will host Dr. Alan Brown’s presentation of School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses on Thursday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. Known for his work collecting and sharing Southern folklore, Dr. Brown will share chilling tales from campuses across the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of DYW – Walker County Since 1958, the Distinguished Young Women program has been helping high school girls discover their strengths and reach their potential. What began nationally as America’s Junior Miss has grown into the largest scholarship program of its kind, offering opportunities for education, leadership,
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) recently received five prestigious awards at the annual conference of the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA), held last week in Orange Beach, Alabama. These awards recognize outstanding efforts in marketing, communications, and facilities projects that support student engagement and institutional pride. Bevill State was honored with the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For generations of students who passed through the halls of Sipsey Junior High School, one figure stood out as steady and unmistakable: Mr. Donnie Bridges. He was the principal known for being a tough but fair leader, a wise mentor, and the man who could
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