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LeaderSports Featured Athletes: Gracie Slate, Bevill State Community College

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Gracie Slate, an exceptional Bevill State Community College sophomore whose talents extend well beyond the tennis court. Gracie has made a significant impact as the four-seed singles and second-seed doubles player for Coach Eli Matthews. Gracie’s academic achievements are equally impressive. She maintains an impressive […]

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LeaderSports Featured Athletes: Carson Wood, Bevill State Community College

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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Carson Wood, a standout Bevill State Community College sophomore whose talents shine both on and off the court. Carson excels as the second-seed singles and first-seed tennis doubles player under Coach Eli Matthews’s guidance. Carson speaks highly of Coach Matthews’ influence, stating, “He’s an amazing

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The Leader Lounge: Episode 3 – H.L. Walker

Community

In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al Blanton speaks with City of Dora Mayor H.L. Walker. 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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Try These New Featured Menu Items at Los Reyes!

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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Los Reyes recently launched a new menu with revamped favorites and new featured dishes! Los Reyes continues to be a local favorite that consistently delivers quality food and fast, friendly service. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner while supporting a local family business that ensures

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Sanctuary: A Historic Transformation in Jasper

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Step into Sanctuary on 5th Avenue in Jasper, and you’ll find a space where history meets modern design. The original home to Sixth Avenue Church of Christ and later Pilgrim Nazarene Church, followed by a Spanish-speaking church, this beautiful building has been reborn as a

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Renovations Underway for the New Walker County Archive

Community, Milestones

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Renovations for the new Walker County Archive are now underway! This project is vital in encouraging the community to preserve the past while embracing the future. The county initiated this project to protect public records from moisture damage at their previous location. Currently, all records

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This Week in Walker County (July 15 – 22, 2024)

Community, Events

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This week in Walker County, there is something for everyone! Enjoy trivia, live music, VBS, a night with Tallulah Bankhead, or build your own trucker hat! View all the event details below: Wednesday, July 17 When: 6:30 PM Where: Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza

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Walker County Development Authority Secures $4.7 Million for Industrial Park Development

Community, Milestones

Photos by Al Blanton The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), and Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) announced a $4,717,945 allocation through the State, Growing Alabama program to be used for site development on the new Walker County, Heritage

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Bevill State Community College Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Lead EV Charging Training Initiative in Alabama

Education, Milestones

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in

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Walker Leader Q&A: Shelby and Dylan Reese

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Images by Ryan McGill The Walker Leader recently sat down for lunch with social media sensations Shelby and Dylan Reese. The couple is known for their engaging and entertaining video content, which often includes humorous glimpses into their lives as a couple and as parents. The pair, who met as students at the University of

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LeaderSports Featured Athletes: Gracie Slate, Bevill State Community College

LeaderSports Featured Athletes: Carson Wood, Bevill State Community College

The Leader Lounge: Episode 3 – H.L. Walker

Try These New Featured Menu Items at Los Reyes!

Sanctuary: A Historic Transformation in Jasper

Renovations Underway for the New Walker County Archive

This Week in Walker County (July 15 – 22, 2024)

Walker County Development Authority Secures $4.7 Million for Industrial Park Development

Bevill State Community College Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Lead EV Charging Training Initiative in Alabama

Walker Leader Q&A: Shelby and Dylan Reese

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