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Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival Offers ‘Something for Everyone’ in 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA). The festival, which is free and open to the public, begins Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9:45 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. on the banks of the Coosa […]

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote before the General Election

Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the November 5, 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21, 2024. “The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,”

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2024 Walker County 4-H Chick Chain Show and Silent Auction Set for October 12

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Walker County 4-H is hosting its annual Chick Chain Show and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 12, 2024, during the Indian Head Harvest Fest in downtown Cordova, Alabama. The event begins at 1:00 PM and will feature local 4-H members showcasing chickens they’ve raised, including

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Chamber of Commerce of Walker County Hosts Annual Breakfast Meeting

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County hosted its annual breakfast meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Jasper Civic Center, drawing hundreds of individuals from various local businesses and organizations. The event celebrated the collective efforts driving the community’s economic growth and highlighted

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Senator Greg Reed Announces Infrastructure and Services Funding in Walker County through CAWACO RC&D

October 4, 2024 Montgomery, Alabama –State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, today announces the awarding of $128,000 in funding for infrastructure and services projects in Walker County through Cawaco RC&D.  “Providing resources for infrastructure and services that bolster our local communities is a huge priority,” said Senator Greg Reed. “I

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Get to Know: Andy McSpadden, Chief Appraiser, Walker County Revenue Commission

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County Chief Appraiser Andy McSpadden has dedicated over 18 years to the field of property appraisal. Originally from Winston County, Andy was ready for a new challenge when an opportunity with the Revenue Commission presented itself. “I had a job, but I needed a

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