Community

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community members stopped by the Jasper Main Street office on Thursday, May 1, to get a closer look at the ideas being developed for the future of downtown. The open house allowed residents to see early concepts, offer feedback, and learn more about what could be next for

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Justin Hunter While Milo’s is best known for its burgers, the chicken tenders have become a standout option in their own right. Available fried or grilled, the tenders are well-seasoned and consistently flavorful. They’re tasty enough on their own but are often served with one of Milo’s signature

Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, is thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, set to take place on Monday, May 5, at The Wharf in Orange Beach. This milestone event celebrates Alabama’s rich culinary heritage by spotlighting the state’s finest chefs and the exceptional quality of Alabama Gulf seafood.​ “We are so

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill For Drew Long, the path to launching his own land surveying company started with a simple question: Where is there opportunity? “I was looking for a career path that would let me run my own business, and surveying stood out because not a lot of people

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Jenny Lynn Davis Four Walker County municipalities joined a nationwide initiative on Thursday, April 17, to kick off the 250th birthday celebration of the United States with local commemorations of “Two Lights for Tomorrow.”  The program, coordinated locally by Renee Sides, Economic Development Director

In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Walker Area Community Foundation President Paul Kennedy. 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.