Images by Al Blanton JASPER, ALA. – Jasper Main Street proudly announces the completion of the newly recreated Sergeant William Jasper mural in Downtown Jasper. The original mural, painted by muralist Missy Miles, was lost in a devastating downtown fire in July 2025. Miles has now recreated the beloved artwork at its new location on 3rd Avenue South between
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For Walker County residents seeking mental health care, developmental disability support, or help with substance use, a wide range of services is available close to home through Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center. Founded in 1969, Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) is a public nonprofit
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton At first glance, the different pieces of Magnolia L&H Group may seem difficult to connect. There is real estate brokerage and development. Construction and municipal consulting. A technology arm working with products ranging from fire retardants and wastewater treatment to alternative energy and smart-home security.
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Words and Image from Bevill State Community College Nine men graduated from the HVAC Fast Track Program on Thursday, August 27. It was a momentous occasion, as it marked 100 graduates who have completed the program since its inception. What started in 2019 as a partnership between Bevill State Community College’s Workforce Solutions Division and
JACKSONVILLE, AL (08/28/2026) – Jacksonville State University’s new Aviation program reached another major milestone Thursday as representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration presented the University with its Air Agency Certificate during a ceremony at Merrill Hall. The certificate authorizes Jax State to operate an approved Provisional Pilot School with ratings for Commercial Pilot Ground School
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CARBON HILL, ALA. — Carbon Hill Drugs and the Addiction Prevention Coalition have partnered to install a new medication disposal drop box at the pharmacy, providing local residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused and expired medications. The initiative is designed to help prevent unused opioid medications from being diverted or misused
Images by Al Blanton The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close Walker County Public Fishing Lake for a major improvement project starting Monday, September 7, 2026. The last day to fish at the lake before the project begins will be Sunday, September
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Walker Area Community Foundation celebrated another year of giving, growth, and community impact during its 2026 annual luncheon, bringing together nonprofit leaders, educators, business owners, volunteers, donors, and community partners from across the area. Throughout the program, one message surfaced again and again: Strong
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Jasper Main Street is excited to announce it was recognized for its impactful work at the thirteenth annual Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence Banquet held in Enterprise, Alabama last week. The event was sponsored by Energy Southeast and the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area. The Awards of Excellence committee selected Jasper Main Street
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This Fall 2026, Walker College Foundation (WCF) awarded more than $320,000 in scholarship funds to students in and around Walker County. These funds support 58 students with college tuition scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. The majority of WCF’s scholarship funds are presented to students who attend the Walker College Campus of Bevill State Community
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