Words by Marla Price | Images by Al Blanton For Laci Hardin, leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about serving others. Whether she’s leading her Lynn High School classmates as senior class president, making Valentine’s cards for nursing home residents, or cheering on her volleyball teammates, Laci is committed to lifting others up while striving […]
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Words by Marla Price A rich, musical heritage endures in Houston, Alabama, where each September, fans of gospel music and descendants of the Speer family gather for a time of memory, food, fellowship, and of course, singing. The annual Speer Family singing will be held at Houston Baptist Church on Sunday, September 14, starting at
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For the first time, Haleyville City and Winston County Schools will participate in the United Way’s annual Day of Caring to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Winston County. The United Way’s Day of Caring is an annual event that brings together volunteers, businesses, and organizations to make an impact on the community. Students
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Words and Images by Marla Price After-school programs across Winston County are opening doors for students, helping them discover passions, build real-world skills, and strengthen connections with their schools and communities. For over 25 years, the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC initiative has provided federal grant funding dedicated solely to quality before-school, after-school, and summer
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, encourages Alabama voters to visit Alabama’s trusted source for election information, AlabamaVotes.gov, before heading to the polls on August 26, 2025. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important tools available to Alabama’s voters. Before heading to the polls on August 26th, I would encourage Alabama voters to visit our website and
Local media specialists Al Blanton and Brack Bradley are teaming up to present a documentary on longtime Walker College basketball coach Glen R. Clem. The documentary, Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town, will premiere on Saturday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. CST at Clem Gym on the campus of Bevill State Community College in Jasper,
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Words by Marla Price | Images by Justin Hunter Football season in Winston County is gearing up with fall jamborees this week, giving schools and communities a first glimpse of their hometown teams. These preseason matchups offer a taste of the action and build excitement for the season ahead. Of special note is the 2nd
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Capstone Health receives recognition as one of the Top 2025 Community Health Center Quality and Public Health Champion for Diabetes Health and Heart Health in the nation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the Top 10% of health centers receiving Community Health Quality
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to engage Alabama businesses in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Alabama businesses can sign up to participate in this program by completing an application at this link: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. The Secretary of State’s website
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A daughter’s childhood wish becomes a lasting tribute to family, imagination, and faith. Words by Marla Price | Images by Al Blanton The little girl had seen rockets on television and in books, so when she saw a feed silo turned on its side in her small hometown of Arley, she knew what it must
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