Milestones
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Pregnancy Test and Resource Center Now Open at New Location
“We hope to be more visible to the community, add additional programs and services to meet more needs, and expand what we are already doing so that we can better serve our current clients.” – Jenny Odom
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Six Graduate from County’s First Heavy Equipment Operator Skid Steer Certification Class
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images Courtesy of Bevill State Community College Walker County is celebrating a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first Skid Steer Certification class. The non-credit program, offered free of charge in partnership with the Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center’s Skills for Success, is a crucial step…
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Maria Ross Campsey Named 2023 Chamber Volunteer of the Year
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to be part of so many things. I think we live in a wonderful place, and I am just very happy to be a part of it.” – Ross Campsey
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Chamber of Commerce President Linda Lewis Honored for Her Dedication to Walker County
“You do so much for our community, and we’re so grateful.” – Alabama Senate Pro Tempore Greg Reed
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Sumiton Church of God to Hold 100th Anniversary Celebration
“We’ll talk about the faithfulness of God through the years because we believe not only do we have an incredible foundation and heritage, but that those before us have paid a price and helped make a way for who we are now and where we believe we are going.” – Harv Turner
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Oakman High School Preparing for Centennial Celebration
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Jenny Lynn Davis, Crest Courtesy of Oakman High School Oakman High School is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary this Friday, September 29, amidst the excitement of homecoming week. “We’ve had some small celebrations since the start of 2023, most of which have centered around athletics…
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Caroline Thompson Named 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County
Thompson will now compete for the title of 2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama on January 19-20 in Montgomery
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Local Student Now Booking Music Gigs
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter Local student Bryant Davis is now booking music gigs! Bryant brings a variety of modern and classic country music to each venue, just him and his guitar. “I got my first guitar when I was six and never really got serious with it,” says Bryant.…
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Local Student Spotlight: Christian Lawrence and Ian McKenzie
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter The Walker County Center of Technology (WCCT) has provided local students with valuable trade skills for many years, producing jobs and workers within the county lines. Two of its most recent graduates – Christian Lawrence and Ian McKenzie – completed their time at WCCT with…
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Curry Teen Creates Meaningful Platform for Those Impacted by Childhood Trauma
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter Curry’s Ava Esch has participated in pageants for most of her life, but what started as a way to have fun and meet new people has become much more significant. The 14-year-old recently competed in the Miss Walker County Outstanding Teen pageant and shared her…