Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Meet Ali Simon, a rising senior Cordova High School senior whose talents extend beyond the sports arena. A two-sport athlete, Ali has been making an impact as a middle blocker in volleyball for coach Mary Kilpatrick, a center in basketball for coach Jonathan Gilbert, and plays […]
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Meet Daniel Jackson, a rising senior at Cordova High School whose talents extend beyond the sports arena. Daniel has been making waves as a first baseman in baseball for coach John Michael Knighton. Daniel has also proven himself to be a remarkable student, maintaining a perfect
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Tuesday, May 21, marked a significant milestone for the Jasper community as United Way of Central Alabama hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park. This project is part of United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Parks initiative, which aims to celebrate the organization’s century-long
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In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Coach Ricky Bowen and the 1A State Champion Sumiton Christian Eagles Baseball Team.
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter Cover Image: Caroline Thompson, 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County Distinguished Young Women of Walker County is now accepting applications for its 2025 program. Upcoming 2025 high school graduates from Walker County are invited to participate! Distinguished Young Women is a nationwide program founded
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill As the summer approaches, local outfitter J&T Apparel has the gear you need to level up your summer fishing game! J&T carries a wide variety of men’s apparel, including casual wear, formal wear, outdoor gear, and Big & Tall. These three Walker Leader picks are
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the East Walker County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 48th Annual Banquet at Bevill State Community College in Sumiton. This event celebrated the Chamber’s achievements over the past year and set the stage for future initiatives. Keynote speaker Greg Reed,
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All funds raised from this event will go toward funding programs and projects that will benefit children, youth, and disabled people in Walker County.
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Kick off your summer with a festival or pop-up shop, do some gaming, enjoy some tacos, and observe Memorial Day locally!
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“As a person with a disability, I have always wanted to help others reach their goals the way so many have helped me get where I am today. When I came to Bevill State in 2007, I found that I loved working with community college students as I was able to help students not only
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