Chris Bridges

4 days ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

There has been a great deal of change since the calendar read 1988.                                        For those of you, like myself, who are old enough to have been around in 1988 that statement is certainly true, both personally and professionally. In August of that year, I was entering my senior year of high school. One day during a class I was taking called “publications,” the teacher asked if anyone was interested in submitting articles about the football games for our local newspaper.

2 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

County officials ventured to Hard Labor Creek for the official start of the new county water treatment facility. “This is a big step for the county,” Walton Chairman David Thompson told The Walton Tribune. “We presently purchase all of our water through Newton County and Cornish Creek Reservoir with plans to build our own freshwater treatment plant.”Thompson said a $46.2 million grant has been secured for the project. “That helped us to see the daylight to move forward,” Thompson said.

2 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

Memorial Day is May 26 this year. For many, the day is viewed as an unofficial start to summer and it’s easy to understand why. The school year is complete. Families begin taking vacations. Cookouts are planned and will be enjoyed. There’s certainly nothing wrong with any of these events. In fact, in many ways they are all a great slice of Americana. However, May 26 is a day which should be honored for something much greater.

2 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

My morning drive to work takes me past multiple high schools. During those morning treks, I always glance over at the student parking lot and see vehicles of all shapes and sizes and descriptions. For the seniors in the Class of 2025, this part of their life has now drawn to a close. With graduation ceremonies upon us for another year, the majority of high school seniors were no doubt more than ready to leave their school days at this level behind.

2 weeks ago | waltontribune.com | Chris Bridges

With the race for State Senate District 42 being open in 2026, there is the potential for multiple candidates to enter the race. One would-be contender has decided not to enter the fray. Current State Representative Rey Martinez (District 111) said he has decided not to run for State Senate and will instead concentrate on his re-election campaign next year. “After much thought, prayers and communication with my family, I have decided not to run a political campaign for District 42,” Martinez said.