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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 has learned more information regarding the partial closure of Magnolia Landing.

Dr. Kenneth Challener, a working physician in Pennsylvania, explained in an email to News 5 that he is the one responsible for closing the walkway to the Magnolia River at Magnolia Landing and wanted to clarify any confusion.

While he is not currently a full-time Magnolia Springs resident, Challener said his family has owned land in the community since the 1890s, and he spends a few months out of the year in town.

Challener said the specific property that the boardwalk crosses over has been in his family since 1907.

However, the town of Magnolia Sprin

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