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Walker County Embraces Economic Growth with SEEDS Grant

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Development Authority (WCEIDA) is making strategic strides toward enhancing the local economy, thanks to Alabama’s SEEDS Act. Officially named the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy Act, SEEDS provides grants to accelerate the development of industry-ready sites in the state. Recognizing the […]

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This Week in Walker County (4/1 – 4/8)

Community, Events

From live music to monster trucks to solar eclipse parties, there is something for everyone this week in Walker County!

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Alabama to Texas Hay Relief Effort Update

Community

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two weeks ago, the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) launched an effort to provide hay for Texas cattle producers who suffered catastrophic losses from the recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle. ADAI partnered with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) and the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) to help gather and transport hay

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Natural Nourishment: The Story of Enjoy Health Foods and the Sisters Who Made It Flourish

Community

Enjoy Health Foods is located at 1608 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501. For more information, call the store at 205-384-4372.

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Memorial Park Natatorium Taking Applications for Lifeguard Program

Community, Jobs

All applications must be submitted by Friday, April 5. To register or for more information, visit the natatorium or call 205-384-9617.

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Woods Shares Legislative Recap for March 18 – March 29

Community

Woods discusses cost of living raises for state retirees, transparency
in higher education, and the state report card for public schools.

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The Best Day Ever

Faith

Words by Chad Hayes | Image by Ryan McGill And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not

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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Maritza Avilez, Dora High School

LeaderSports

“Out of all the positions I play, I love shortstop and second because there is more action there,” Maritza Avilez

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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Carson Fowler, Dora High School

LeaderSports

“My favorite pitch to throw is a curveball,” Carson Fowler

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Walker County Arts Alliance Presents Budding Artists Exhibit

Community, Events

The exhibit will end with a closing reception on April 30, 2024, at 6 p.m. Be sure to stop by and celebrate the talent and creativity displayed by Walker County’s own!

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Walker County Embraces Economic Growth with SEEDS Grant

This Week in Walker County (4/1 – 4/8)

Alabama to Texas Hay Relief Effort Update

Natural Nourishment: The Story of Enjoy Health Foods and the Sisters Who Made It Flourish

Memorial Park Natatorium Taking Applications for Lifeguard Program

Woods Shares Legislative Recap for March 18 – March 29

The Best Day Ever

LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Maritza Avilez, Dora High School

LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Carson Fowler, Dora High School

Walker County Arts Alliance Presents Budding Artists Exhibit

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