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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Carson Hyche isn’t the kind of young man who waits for life to slow down. He meets challenges head-on, whether it’s balancing a packed schedule, helping care for his family, or preparing to serve his country. The Jasper High School senior’s days

Montgomery, Ala. – The marketing and promotion of Alabama’s seafood industry has found a new home with Sweet Grown Alabama. Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, has successfully promoted Alabama-grown produce and proteins since 2019 through an online searchable database, robust advertising, and events held statewide. Adding Alabama Gulf seafood to its portfolio

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill When Jim Cunningham founded Cunningham Industrial Supply in 2000, he laid the foundation for a legacy. What began as a one-person operation has grown into a thriving industrial supply company, spanning three generations and serving customers across 28 states, Canada, and Mexico. Jim had spent

Words by Anna Duncan Owens | Images by Ryan McGill For Ashleigh Keeton, banking isn’t just about transactions and spreadsheets—it’s about people. As the Human Resources Specialist at Pinnacle Bank, she works behind the scenes to support employees and keep things running smoothly. But banking wasn’t always the plan. Her path wasn’t mapped out from

Words by Nick Rizzo | Image by Al Blanton Nicole Brackett has always had a heart for working with children. As Director of Children’s Services at the Adam Bishop Center, Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center’s Walker County office for Child and Adolescent Services, she loves the opportunity to give young people hope and the tools

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill For nearly 20 years, Jasper and the surrounding communities turned to Winfield Equipment Rentals when they needed the right heavy equipment tools for the job. In June 2023, the name changed, but the faces behind the counter and the commitment to local customers stayed the

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is joined by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter in support of HB 363- a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. HB 363, sponsored by Representative James Lomax, would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and the Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) are proud to announce the opening of a WCDA satellite office on the Sumiton Campus of Bevill State Community College. This strategic partnership underscores the critical role of workforce development and industrial recruitment in Walker County, a region positioned for significant growth due