Words by Anna Lee Vaughn There are several opportunities for fun and community connection this week in Walker County! Enjoy coffee and donuts with local firefighters, play some trivia, give glow yoga a try, enjoy homemade ice cream, attend a paint party, and shop at a special back-to-school pop-up! View the event details below: Wednesday, […]
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill, Justin Hunter, and Jenny Lynn Davis July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! Whether you’re looking to enjoy ice cream for dessert after a meal or you simply want a sweet treat, these local spots offer the perfect fix for your sweet tooth! Mi Michoacana
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al Blanton speaks with City of Dora Mayor H.L. Walker. 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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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Los Reyes recently launched a new menu with revamped favorites and new featured dishes! Los Reyes continues to be a local favorite that consistently delivers quality food and fast, friendly service. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner while supporting a local family business that ensures
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Step into Sanctuary on 5th Avenue in Jasper, and you’ll find a space where history meets modern design. The original home to Sixth Avenue Church of Christ and later Pilgrim Nazarene Church, followed by a Spanish-speaking church, this beautiful building has been reborn as a
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Renovations for the new Walker County Archive are now underway! This project is vital in encouraging the community to preserve the past while embracing the future. The county initiated this project to protect public records from moisture damage at their previous location. Currently, all records
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This week in Walker County, there is something for everyone! Enjoy trivia, live music, VBS, a night with Tallulah Bankhead, or build your own trucker hat! View all the event details below: Wednesday, July 17 When: 6:30 PM Where: Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza
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Photos by Al Blanton The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), and Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) announced a $4,717,945 allocation through the State, Growing Alabama program to be used for site development on the new Walker County, Heritage
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Images by Ryan McGill The Walker Leader recently sat down for lunch with social media sensations Shelby and Dylan Reese. The couple is known for their engaging and entertaining video content, which often includes humorous glimpses into their lives as a couple and as parents. The pair, who met as students at the University of
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MOBILE, Ala. — The 84th United States Attorney General and former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions released the following statement Saturday evening regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump’s life: “My prayers are with President Trump and his family, and the families of the rally attendees who were shot. President Trump is a powerful leader. He never
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