Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The City of Jasper celebrated the grand opening of its new City Hall on Thursday, August 7, with a ribbon cutting and tours of the renovated facility. Residents gathered to explore the building and hear from city leaders about its history, transformation, and significance to […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The newest class of Walker College Foundation scholars had a unique opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience during AlaTrust Credit Union’s Bite of Reality simulation on Tuesday, August 5. The event aimed to provide young people with essential financial literacy skills, helping them make informed decisions
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Amy Byrd The Healing House in Jasper is heading into a new season with new programs, broader community involvement, and the same mission to be a safe, supportive space for local students and families. Founded in 2015, The Healing House began as
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The Adam Bishop Center is gearing up for its first Back to School Bash, and the whole community is invited to join the fun! Set for Friday, August 1 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Adam Bishop Center (1105 7th Avenue, Jasper), the event will offer free school supplies, food, clothing, and more
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) was selected as a recipient of the 2025 Stand for the Arts award, presented by Spectrum in partnership with Ovation TV. The award recognizes organizations that raise awareness, protect access, and encourage action on behalf of the arts. Along
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Adam Kinsaul When Adam Kinsaul stepped off a plane in Tanzania for the first time in 2015, he was carrying a few bags of basic medical supplies and a sense of calling he couldn’t quite explain. He wasn’t there on a whim. He’d long known about
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Capstone Health is hosting their annual Back2School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaways on Friday, July 25 in Parrish, AL and on Saturday, July 26 in Double Springs, AL. The Friday event will be at the old Parrish High School football field from 9:00am – 11:00am. The Saturday event will be at the Double Springs Elementary
Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis In a step toward addressing mental health and substance use crises in Walker County, the Walker County Commission has approved the use of local opioid settlement funds to support the creation of a Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team through Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC). The decision, approved
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Capstone Health celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic in Nauvoo on July 18, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders, elected officials, and community members. The new facility replaces the organization’s previous location inside a converted food bank. Capstone CEO David
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Interview by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham is working to grow its impact in Walker County by connecting more children with positive, one-on-one mentors. Through school-based and community-based programs, the organization pairs student “littles” with caring adult “bigs” who provide encouragement, support, and consistency. Two
