In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Walker Area Community Foundation President Paul Kennedy. 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 and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Cordova residents and community stakeholders gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, April 15, for a public presentation outlining the city’s proposed downtown redevelopment plan, led by Ben Farmer, president of planning, design, and construction firm Farmer | Morgan. This event was part of an ongoing effort to revitalize
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Carl Elliott Regional Library – Jasper Public Library hosted a full house on Thursday, April 10, as acclaimed storyteller Dolores Hydock presented Soldiers in Hoop Skirts: Nurses, Spies, and Other Fighting Women of the Civil War. The event was part of the library’s adult programming series and
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, testified before the United States House of Representatives Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Elections in a hearing titled, “Revisiting the 2024 Elections with Secretaries of State” yesterday, April 8, 2025. “Since taking office, more than half a million ineligible voters have been removed from our state’s
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill While the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) works year-round to raise awareness about child abuse, April brings added visibility as it is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, WCCAC has planned a full calendar of community events, outreach efforts, and fundraisers
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton If you’re craving something flavorful and fresh off the grill, Sakura Asian Cuisine in Jasper has just the thing. Sakura’s Hibachi Steak is a go-to favorite for steak lovers, featuring tender, juicy bites of strip steak grilled hibachi-style and served with sautéed vegetables that add
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Main Street Alabama is thrilled to announce the winners of its Bright Ideas State Regionals competition, a grant award program powered by AL Spark—an initiative created to energize existing businesses in designated communities across the state with funding provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five winning businesses, including three regional and two “Wild Card”
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Fifteen years ago, Toka Harris walked into Ladybug’s Bakery and Deli for lunch and left with a new direction for her life. At the time, she was working at Walmart and looking for a way to spend more time with her daughter. On a whim,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill It started with a Facebook post and a generous gesture. Nine years ago, Heather Hood was substitute teaching in Walker County when a fellow educator reached out because a few of her students couldn’t afford dresses for prom. Hood, who had experience in pageants, was
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The quesabirria at Los Reyes Mexican Grill is a flavorful and satisfying option for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine. The quesabirria plate features three crispy, cheese-stuffed quesadillas loaded with tender, slow-cooked birria beef. Each one is prepared to perfection, then served alongside a generous helping
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