Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern John Pace describes how one person and their unique skills can truly make a lasting difference in a community. Read More »
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Civic Dispatch: Windowpanes and Certificate Frames
Civic Dispatch: Finding Home
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Benjamin Hand shares how the people and places in Walker County transform a community into a home. Read More »
Civic Dispatch: “Revolution of Joy” Arrives in Camden
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Lauren Landers explores how the community of Camden celebrates the collective history of the Black Belt region through art. Read More »
Civic Dispatch: The Route to Becoming a Neighbor
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Katy Hurd delves into the role of Capstone Rural Health Center as a staple for Walker County in both healthcare and community connections. Read More »
Civic Dispatch: Elba Church of Christ Delivers Hot Meals
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Oquendo Bernard captures how small-town volunteer programs serve their community and extend a helping hand even during the most challenging times.
Sharing What Works for the Good of All: the Greater Sylacauga Resiliency Network
Since the creation of the Greater Sylacauga Resiliency Network in 2020, the Sylacauga community has come together to make a difference and strengthen civic engagement. One of the major goals of the Network is collaborating with other organizations and assessing common needs. Read More »
Civic Dispatch: Outliers’ Perspectives on Home and Hometown
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Patrick Dutton reflects on how two Walker County natives found new opportunities to better serve their hometown.
Public Libraries in Alabama: Gateways to the Community
Throughout nearly two decades of serving civic life in Alabama, the David Mathews Center has worked closely with our state’s local libraries. Our programming has focused on engaging young people to be active citizens, and equipping communities to host deliberative forums as they seek to work better together; our partnerships with public libraries have helped us promote these objectives one community at a time. Read More »
Civic Dispatch: Collinsville High faces COVID-19 challenges
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Addison Peacock reflects on how the pandemic affected education in Collinsville and how schools found ways to adapt despite the chaos.
According to newly appointed Collinsville High School principal, Bradley Crawford, the year 2020 will be remembered by his students as “one for the history books.”
He is referring to the world-changing event on the minds of students and educators all across the nation since March: the COVID-19 pandemic.
Civic Dispatch: Elba mayor reflects on a decade in office
Jean O’Connor-Snyder intern Harrison Carter interviews Elba Mayor Mickey Murdoch on the ups and downs he has faced in his decade of service.
Mickey Murdock came home to Elba after four years in the military hoping to build a successful life. A long-time resident, Murdock grew to love the community as he raised his family.
What he never imagined was becoming a politician.
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