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College football season is here

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​Around here, most folks are very passionate about their favorite college football teams. Some cheer for Alabama, like me. Others root for Auburn instead, (I won’t hold it against them). People on both sides of the Iron Bowl rivalry have something in common. They both realize that there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the 2024 college football... Read More.

Judge Allred recognized for service

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Walker County District Judge Henry Allred has been recognized for his exceptional service and professional dedication during his tenure as President of the Alabama District Judges Association. This prestigious award was presented at the 2024 Annual Judicial Conference. Judge Allred, who has served as the Presiding District... Read More.

BSCC launches facilities maintenance program

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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Facilities Maintenance Technology program, a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel as maintenance technicians in a variety of specialized areas.... Read More.

Reneging on a promise

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I know I promised not to get political, but with my phone constantly going off with messages from people I will never meet asking me for money, I can’t help myself.  I wonder where these people stand on issues that matter to curmudgeons, like the... Read More.

Best Week Ever: August 12-18 Edition

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The Community Journal is happy to offer its readers some tips each week on happenings around Walker County that can help to make it your Best Week Ever. Here are a few things happening this week: Monday, Aug. 12 & Tuesday, Aug. 13 Alabama Stackers After... Read More.

His last letter home: An ode to Dale

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In the annals of tall tasks, a non-writer putting the proverbial pen to paper as a stand-in for a goodbye from one of the most talented writers I’ve read, has to be up there on the list. Even more so, when that writer’s your Dad. Dale Short was a... Read More.

Best Week Ever: August 5-12 Edition

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The dog days of summer are in full swing and the back to school season is upon us. The Community Journal wants to help you have your Best Week Ever with some fun things to do in our area this week.  Monday, Aug. 5 Garfield’s Painting... Read More.

Walker Baptist Medical Center included in sale to Orlando Health

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ORLANDO – Orlando Health, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tenet Healthcare’s majority interest in Brookwood Baptist Health in Birmingham, which includes Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.  Brookwood Baptist Health was formed in 2015 following a merger agreement between Tenet Healthcare and... Read More.

Life 101: Every day is a school day

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My wife Jilda and I wrote a song with our friend Tracy Reynolds called Life 101.  In the chorus it says “ sometimes you get the test, before the lesson.”   I was reminded this week just how true those words are. I’m planning foundation work on... Read More.

Harbin Company raises funds for Walker Wishes

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The Harbin Company of RealtySouth held a Christmas in July Smash Burger Contest fundraiser on Tuesday morning, which benefited the Walker Wishes Foundation. The event brought in $3,375 with all those funds going towards making Christmas special for local children in need. Matt Bradshaw... Read More.