Words by Anna Duncan Owens | Images by Ryan McGill For Ashleigh Keeton, banking isn’t just about transactions and spreadsheets—it’s about people. As the Human Resources Specialist at Pinnacle Bank, she works behind the scenes to support employees and keep things running smoothly. But banking wasn’t always the plan. Her path wasn’t mapped out from […]
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Words by Nick Rizzo | Image by Al Blanton Nicole Brackett has always had a heart for working with children. As Director of Children’s Services at the Adam Bishop Center, Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center’s Walker County office for Child and Adolescent Services, she loves the opportunity to give young people hope and the tools
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill For nearly 20 years, Jasper and the surrounding communities turned to Winfield Equipment Rentals when they needed the right heavy equipment tools for the job. In June 2023, the name changed, but the faces behind the counter and the commitment to local customers stayed the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne was the special guest at the Black Warrior Council’s 13th Annual E.A. “Larry” Drummond Lifetime Scouting Achievement Award Luncheon, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Jasper Civic Center. With over 30 years in sports administration,
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is joined by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter in support of HB 363- a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. HB 363, sponsored by Representative James Lomax, would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and the Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) are proud to announce the opening of a WCDA satellite office on the Sumiton Campus of Bevill State Community College. This strategic partnership underscores the critical role of workforce development and industrial recruitment in Walker County, a region positioned for significant growth due
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Cover Image by Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is excited to present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The performances will take place at Bevill State Community College’s Rowland Auditorium. Based on the beloved Disney Channel Original
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Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students.
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative Secretaries of State urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This repeal would cut government fees and red tape for small business owners across the United States. “The CTA is a classic example of the disastrous policies
Words and Images by Nick Rizzo On Tuesday, February 11, the Walker Area Community Foundation hosted a meet-and-greet with Dana Hall McCain, state director for Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). McCain, who is based in Dothan, Ala., says she has been traveling across north and west Alabama this quarter to connect with residents and “know every
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