Milestones

Kaylie Estille Races to the Top in Bevill State E-sports Debut Season

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Bevill State Community College launched its E-sports program this year, and first-year student Kaylie Estille played a key role in its debut season. Competing in Mario Kart, Kaylie finished with a strong 10-3 regular season record, advanced through the Regional Postseason, and made it to

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Rastore Day Spa Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Jasper

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Rastore Day Spa marked its grand opening on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in downtown Jasper. The spacious facility accommodates an expanded range of services, solidifying Rastore’s reputation as a premier destination for beauty, wellness, and relaxation in

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Dr. Kimberly Ennis Recognized Among Top 50 Women Leaders of Alabama for 2024

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Levi Sanford, courtesy of Kim Ennis Dr. Kimberly Ennis, founder and CEO of KME Consulting Group LLC, has been named one of Women We Admire‘s Top 50 Women Leaders of Alabama for 2024. Women We Admire is a distinguished membership organization recognizing and celebrating accomplished women leaders

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Jasper Main Street Hosts Open House for New Office and Welcome Center

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis On Tuesday, November 19, Jasper Main Street welcomed community members to an Open House at its newly renovated office, located at 311 18th Street West in downtown Jasper. The historic building, originally constructed in 1903 as Jasper’s first hospital, and most

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Walker County Development Authority Breaks Ground on Heritage Industrial Park Site Development

The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) and Chairman of the Walker County Commission, Steve Miller coordinated a groundbreaking ceremony to launch site development efforts at the new Heritage Industrial Park in Walker County.

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Bevill State Community College Welcomes Bobby Daniels as New Head Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director

Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Daniels as the new Head Coach for the Lady Bears volleyball team on the Fayette Campus and as Associate Athletic Director. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in coaching, including 20 years in volleyball, Coach Daniels brings extensive experience and dedication

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Jasper Main Street Opens New Office and Future Welcome Center in Historic Building on 4th Avenue South

Jasper Main Street is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic white brick building at 311 18th Street West (the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street West), which will now serve as the new home for the Jasper Main Street offices. The organization invites the community to an Open House on Tuesday, November

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