The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ (ADAI) Farm to School Program, in partnership with Sweet Grown Alabama, is hosting a “Sweet Grown Alabama Plate Day.” On this special day, nearly all the products served at lunch in Montgomery County Schools will be sourced directly from Alabama farmers. Students will have the option to choose […]
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Jasper, AL — The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is thrilled to announce the return of Art Party to be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Walker County Arts Alliance, located at 1500 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, AL. This event is one of the most anticipated of the year, featuring over 50 paintings from emerging
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Jeremy Hicks has served as the City of Dora Street Department Supervisor for nearly 13 years. Though he’s now grateful to have found this line of work, his career began in a different field. Jeremy’s father worked in a steel mill, and, growing up, he
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This Week in Walker County, enjoy the beauty of nature, have a good laugh, get in the fall spirit, and start celebrating Christmas early! View the event details below: Thursday, October 17 When: 7 PM Where: Lavish Boutique | 207 19th Street East, Jasper, AL
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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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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Friday, October 11, thirty-eight special needs students from across Walker County gathered at Walker County Lake for the area’s annual “CAST for Kids” fishing event. CAST For Kids is not just about fishing; it’s about empowerment, unity, and spreading the message that those with
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Bernard’s Store for Men owner Rusty Richardson. 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.
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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,”
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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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Commission has awarded Aletheia House a $250,000 grant to establish a new substance abuse treatment facility for women in the area. Aletheia House, a United Way agency based in Birmingham, has been providing substance abuse treatment for over 50 years. In 2022,
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