Words and Images by Nick Rizzo On Tuesday, February 11, the Walker Area Community Foundation hosted a meet-and-greet with Dana Hall McCain, state director for Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). McCain, who is based in Dothan, Ala., says she has been traveling across north and west Alabama this quarter to connect with residents and “know every […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Map Room at the Walker County Revenue Commission Office is responsible for maintaining accurate property records. The Map Room staff maintains Walker County’s property tax maps by processing deeds, plats, and legal documents daily. Their work ensures records remain precise for taxpayers, attorneys, and
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Images by Ryan McGill Meet the Visual Artists ExhibitionFebruary 10th – March 24th, 2025Closing Reception: March 20th, 6-8 pm Location: Walker County Arts Alliance, 1500 Indiana Ave., Jasper, AL 35501 Walker County Arts Alliance’s newest exhibit, Meet the Visual Artists, runs through March 24, 2025. The show features the work of visual artists Hannah Lewis and Kat
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis, and courtesy of the Duer Family At 91 years old, William “Bill” Duer has slowed down, but only a little. A t-shirt hanging on the wall of his room at Water Oak Villa, the Jasper-based assisted living facility where he now
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter In downtown Jasper sits a yard full of old cars, appliances, and aluminum cans. The place might look a bit intimidating–some might say they have no clue what it’s for–but what goes on here is not only good for business, it’s good for the environment.
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Brothers Bo and Blake Meacham grew up in the small community of Boldo among a close-knit group of family and friends. Upon graduating high school, the brothers took different approaches to their careers. Blake went straight to work in the construction industry, learning the basics
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to participate in a multistate roundtable discussion on election policy, discuss important policy initiatives with Alabama Senators Britt and Tuberville, and attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Conference. Congressman Brian Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Executive Director April Knight. 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 Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Kiwanis Club of Jasper is kicking off 2025 with two major fundraisers to support programs for children, youth, and individuals with disabilities in Walker County. The club will host its annual pancake breakfast at the Bevill State Community College cafeteria in Jasper on Saturday,
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of the Tedford Family The Jasper community is coming together to support one of its own with a special Baseball Alumni Game fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Jasper High School Baseball Field. Hosted in partnership with Jasper
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