Meet Macie Barrett, who serves as a sales associate at Bernard’s Store for Men in downtown Jasper. Macie grew up in Jasper and started working at Bernard’s when she was 11 years old. Although her job title is “sales associate,” she lends a hand in almost every aspect of the business at Bernard’s. “I do […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton As the Alabama Sheriffs Association (ASA) kicks off a new year, the organization remains steadfast in its mission to provide professional support, training, advocacy, and community leadership for all 67 sheriffs across the state. With a lineup of educational conferences, targeted training sessions, and events
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The Walker County Commission is now accepting applications for a full-time position as Assistant County Engineer. The starting salary will be according to the ALDOT Civil Engineering Graduate Salary Range. This position is full time, exempt from overtime, and includes a benefit package. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill If you didn’t know Horse Creek Golf Course was there, you could drive right past it without realizing what you were missing. Located just off Highway 78 in Dora, the course doesn’t announce itself in a big way. There’s no flashy entrance or oversized signage,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Enjoy Health Foods is a locally owned health food store serving the Jasper community with natural and effective wellness solutions. Under new ownership since 2025, Enjoy Health Foods continues to offer the same trusted products and services the community has relied on for years. Since
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter and courtesy of Tiffany Hendrix For Presleigh Hendrix, the idea of participating in a parade in London, England, didn’t fully register at first. It was exciting, of course – a far-off place tied to a title she had earned at cheer camp. Something special, but
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis Talegate and Brackyard Films have teamed up to produce three documentaries now available on YouTube, each centered on local sports stories with lasting impact. The films focus on individuals whose experiences extend beyond competition and into the communities around them. Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town looks at the career
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis Dazzle Dance Boutique is a family-owned retail dance specialty shop located in Jasper. Founded in 2010, Dazzle offers a full selection of dance wear, shoes, tights, and accessories for dancers of all ages and skill levels. From dancewear basics to high-fashion pieces,
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Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has identified 186 noncitizens registered to vote in Alabama, using the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program and has directed their immediate removal from Alabama’s voter file. Voting history records further indicate that 25 of the 186 noncitizen voters
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JASPER, AL – Mayor Josh Gates presented the Jasper City Council with the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework during a work session held Monday, January 5, 2026. The Framework outlines an organized, data-driven approach to begin addressing homelessness in the community while balancing compassion, public safety, and long-term sustainability. Homelessness is a complex challenge facing communities across Alabama
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