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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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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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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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County hosted its annual breakfast meeting this week, bringing together business leaders, educators, and community partners to celebrate progress and highlight the work being done across the county. Chamber President Linda Lewis opened the program by paying tribute to Walker County’s educators and students.
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Photos by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Relations Bancshares and subsidiary Bank of Walker County are excited to announce the addition of Matthew B. Laird to the Board of Directors. Matthew has dedicated more than 25 years to helping individuals and families navigate their financial, estate, and investment planning needs. He began his career in
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Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Matthew Franklin was honored as the 2025 Chamber Volunteer of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County’s annual breakfast meeting on Wednesday, September 10. Franklin, who owns and operates Aqua Xpress, a Jasper-based pool care company, and works as an inspector for the Alabama Surface
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Interview by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Diamond Rio The 2025 Metal Central Foothills Festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Jasper, with beloved country band Diamond Rio headlining Friday night. Originally formed in the 1980s as The Tennessee River Boys, the group became Diamond Rio in 1989 and quickly made history with
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Commission has approved $150,000 per year for two years to support HARTT Counseling and Wellness, funding the addition of two new therapists to the nonprofit’s growing staff. The allocation comes from Alabama’s share of national opioid settlement dollars, earmarked to help communities
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo The Bankhead House and Heritage Center is honoring the legacy of Walker County’s towns with its latest exhibit, Celebrating Our Communities, Chapter 5 – Barney, Cordova, Gardener’s Gin, and Quinton. This exhibit is the final installment in a series highlighting Walker County communities and features
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Walker Area Community Foundation’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, August 27, brought major news for area schools. State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced that the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation will receive an additional $8 million in state funding, bringing the state’s total investment in
