Cover Image by Justin Hunter The City of Jasper is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Calendar, a centralized, public resource designed to showcase the many events, activities, and opportunities taking place throughout the community. The calendar is now live and can be accessed at: jaspercity.com/events This online tool is intended to serve residents, […]
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Five Jasper High School student-athletes took the next step in their athletic careers Wednesday, signing to compete at the collegiate level during a ceremony held at the school. The signees include Lilly Banks, who will play softball at Bevill State Community College; Micah Pledger, football
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JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper formally introduced the members of its Homelessness Response Steering Committee during the Jasper City Council meeting on Tuesday morning. The formation of this committee marks an important step forward in the implementation of the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework presented to Council earlier this year. The Steering Committee will play
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will host the opening reception for its annual Artists of WCAA exhibition, a showcase celebrating the talent and creativity of local artist members, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. at the WCAA gallery, located on the Jasper campus of
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Words and Images by Al Blanton The Jefferson County Mayors Association, a nonprofit organization that serves as a network for municipal mayors in Jefferson County, held its monthly meeting at Cintas in Bessemer on Wednesday, January 28. Several mayors and municipal staff members were in attendance, along with other dignitaries, political candidates, elected officials, and
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Deidre Wilson has been named executive director of Hope For Women, a faith-based residential recovery ministry serving women in Jasper and the surrounding community. Hope For Women offers a 12–18-month residential recovery program focused on spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Through faith, accountability, and a strong
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Cover Image by Ryan McGill Capstone Health is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2025 Health Center Program Operational Site Visit (OSV) Badge by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care. The OSV Badge is awarded to health centers that demonstrate full compliance with all federal Health Center Program requirements during
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Words and Images by Al Blanton The Alabama Sheriffs Association (ASA) held its 2026 Winter Conference at Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, Alabama, from January 18–21, 2026. Hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the conference featured speakers, vendors, training sessions, and a banquet to install the president of the ASA for
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Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton Priester’s Pecans are pretty special. Whether visiting their store and headquarters in Fort Deposit, Alabama or ordering online, you quickly discover their pecans and pecan-based products are good. I mean, really good. They do pecan products well. Sampling the smorgasbord of pecans in Fort Deposit brings
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Ryan McGill When colder weather settles in, comfort food tends to take center stage. Warm, filling dishes have a way of making the frigid air a little more bearable. Here are three local favorites that deliver some cold-weather comfort! 1. General Tso’s Chicken: Sakura
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