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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Defense Munitions Proving Ground in Walker County

Community, Events, Milestones

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Construction is underway on Defense Munitions Proving Ground (DMPG), a state-of-the-art munitions testing and training range in Walker County. DMPG is poised to become a cornerstone of national defense and local development, transforming 1,900 acres of reclaimed coal mining land into a new facility that […]

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A New Chapter: Greg and Tammy Williams Transform Family Legacy into Event Venue

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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill In June 2023, Greg Williams and his wife, Tammy, were deep in wedding planning when they found themselves rethinking their options for a reception venue. Instead of spending money elsewhere, they decided to invest in their own venture. The vacant Williams Furniture building along Highway

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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Says Indictments Send Message to Election Criminals: “We are Serious about Election Integrity”

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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, says that the arrest and indictment of Terry Heflin of Clay County, Alabama for felony absentee ballot fraud sends the message that we are serious about election integrity. “I have been traveling this state and talking about absentee ballot application fraud and absentee ballot election fraud for years. I have

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Bevill State Community College Partners with Jasper City Schools and Walker County Schools to Enhance Educational Opportunities

Community, Education, Milestones

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Jasper City Schools and Walker County Schools through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance educational opportunities and academic achievement for students in the region. The MOU establishes a collaborative partnership between Bevill State Community College, Jasper City Schools, and Walker

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Alabama Residents to Get Early Access When Booking Stays at Alabama State Parks’ Campgrounds

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Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers. Beginning Aug. 1, 2024, Alabama residents will be able to make online reservations 13 months in advance, a month before out-of-state residents. Known as the “Alabama Residents

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