Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The City of Jasper officially ushered in new leadership on Monday, November 3, during an inaugural ceremony at Jasper City Hall. The event featured the swearing-in of Mayor Josh Gates, along with returning City Council members Jenny Brown Short (District One), Jennifer Williams Smith (District […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton City leaders, state and local officials, and community members gathered on the morning of November 3 to celebrate the groundbreaking for Cordova’s extensive road improvement project, funded through a $6.4 million federal RAISE Grant. When completed, the project will repair or repave nearly 90 percent
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Looking for a safe, family-friendly way to enjoy Halloween? From trunk-or-treats to fall festivals and movie nights, there are plenty of local events happening across Walker County this week! Wednesday, October 29 Friday, October 31
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Nick Rizzo A historic Jasper church building has found new life as a modern event space. Chapel on 4th, located in the former Jasper First Christian Church, officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 20. The building was constructed in 1926 and served
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Sunday, October 19, a ceremony was held at The Trace Church in Jasper honoring Markus Luts and Boyd Sellers for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, scouting’s highest honor. The ceremony, hosted by Troop 10, marked one of the troop’s final milestones before officially concluding its 17-year
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Bevill State Community College is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs have been granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This national recognition affirms Bevill State’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in nursing education across its campuses. The ACEN Board of Commissioners
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State Representative Greg Barnes announced his re-election campaign for State House District 13 today. The 2026 Republican Primary will be held on May 19. “I am honored that on election night nearly 70% of voters decided I was the best man to represent them in Montgomery,” said Representative Barnes. “Like President Trump, I am not
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The annual Walker County-area CAST For Kids event took place Friday, October 17, at Walker County Lake, giving local special needs students a chance to spend the morning fishing alongside community volunteers. CAST For Kids is a national program that uses fishing to enrich the lives of children
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo The Kiwanis Club of Jasper held its annual Track and Field Day on Wednesday, October 15, bringing together students from across Walker County and Jasper City schools for a day of fun and athletic competition. Since 1923, the club has focused on serving the local
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton After more than a decade in the automotive industry, Ryan Mortimer has come full circle, being named floor manager at the dealership where his car sales career first began. Originally from Manchester, Connecticut, Ryan moved to Jasper about twelve years ago and got his start
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