Bank of Walker County Executive Leadership Team: (L-R) Walker Wilson, President; Tony Sparks, CEO; Mark Wilson Chairman of the Board JASPER, AL – The Board of Directors of Bank of Walker County, a subsidiary of Relations Bancshares, is proud to announce the retirement of Mark B. Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Walker […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Staff Sergeant Matthew Meadows, a Jasper native and member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” recently spoke to students from Jasper High School and Jasper Junior High School about perseverance, mentorship, and finding purpose. Meadows, a 2014 graduate of Walker High School, returned
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Applications are now being accepted for the Carl Elliott Institute. The application deadline is Sunday, March 22, 2026. The Carl Elliott Institute is a civic-minded, professional development program that creates leaders for the next generation who understand and strive to play a significant role in their community’s development. The program is designed for students who have the talents, skills, and desire
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo The Jasper Home and Garden Show will return this year with an expanded lineup of vendors, family activities, and opportunities for residents to connect with local businesses. Hosted by RealtySouth – The Harbin Company, the annual event has grown into a community gathering that highlights
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Readers gathered at the Jasper Public Library last week for an evening with bestselling Alabama author Gin Phillips, who visited Jasper to discuss her newest novel, Ruby Falls. Phillips spoke about the inspiration behind the new book, her ties to the Walker County area, and the research that shaped
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) invites high school students and their guardians to attend its upcoming Dual Enrollment Parent Meetings. These sessions are open to all high school students—including homeschooled students—and will provide valuable information on eligibility requirements and the academic and career advantages of dual enrollment. The Dual Enrollment program at BSCC allows high school students
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Jasper Main Street hosted the “Discover Jasper” event on Tuesday, February 24, in Montgomery, offering an opportunity to highlight the community’s vision and future opportunities to state leadership and key stakeholders. The event featured remarks from Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed and Senator Matt Woods, who spoke about the importance of workforce readiness, collaboration,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Boshell Homes is a family-owned manufactured home business serving the Jasper community and surrounding areas. Founded in 1977 by Carroll Boshell, the business first opened on 19th Street in Jasper as a mobile home and auto sales operation before growing into the manufactured home focused
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Anna Gamotis was just six years old when she first joined the Jasper Swim Team, the city’s summer recreational league that she still competes with today. At the time, she had no grand ambitions for her future in sports; her parents, David and Jill Gamotis,
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JASPER, Ala. — Jasper Main Street announced today the completion of its two-year Urban Tree Planting Initiative, which brought more than 100 new trees to Downtown Jasper. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between Jasper Main Street, the City of Jasper, and support from the USDA Forest Service, along with local investment. Together,
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