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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Mayor Marion Combs walks around the lobby of Dora City Hall admiring the historic photographs lining the walls. He points to one in particular, a car-lined streetscape filled with storefronts in what is now known as old Dora. “That’s what it looked like when I

Birmingham Gastroenterology is expanding access to digestive health services in Walker County with the opening of a new clinic location in Jasper. The clinic, located at 1009 7th Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501, within the Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, will be led by board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. William “Billy” Oelsner, who will provide comprehensive GI care

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council is now accepting grant applications for projects that strengthen communities across Central Alabama. Local nonprofits, schools, government agencies and community organizations in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties are encouraged to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The application window runs April 1 through June

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (Northwest) is proud to announce the hiring of Melinda Abbott as the organization’s chief financial officer.  Abbott brings with her more than two decades of experience in accounting and financial management, along with a deep understanding of why the organization’s