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Cover Image: Brian Yancey with Flagship GIS Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Walker County Revenue Commission’s Reappraisal Department has announced significant improvements to the Walker County Geographic Information System (GIS) website. The updates are designed to make property information, tax tools, and public resources more accessible than before. On […]

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Joining his father, Rodney, at Home Pros Roofing wasn’t part of Josh Pruett’s long-term plan, but it was the right decision at the right time. After years of teaching math and coaching football and softball at Mortimer Jordan High School, the father of three found

Words by Jayna Vance Looking to stay up to date with local emergencies and events in Walker County? The Walker County Commission and local safety officials are encouraging individuals and businesses to sign up for the CodeRED informational alert system. CodeRED alerts users of events or emergencies as they occur, and officials believe it is

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For generations of students who passed through the halls of Sipsey Junior High School, one figure stood out as steady and unmistakable: Mr. Donnie Bridges. He was the principal known for being a tough but fair leader, a wise mentor, and the man who could

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Commission has approved $150,000 per year for two years to support HARTT Counseling and Wellness, funding the addition of two new therapists to the nonprofit’s growing staff. The allocation comes from Alabama’s share of national opioid settlement dollars, earmarked to help communities