The Walker College Foundation recently announced the allocation of more than $325,000 in scholarship funds to students in and around Walker County. In total, 46 students will receive financial support for the academic year of 2026-27. They are: Troy Bailey, Haley Baker, Jaxcen Bijolle, Adyson Brown, Lily Clark, Cayleigh Cole, Brodey Garrett, Madison Gilreath, Mario
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New charging station offers electric vehicle drivers a convenient place to recharge while exploring Downtown Jasper. JASPER, ALA. – Jasper Main Street is pleased to announce a partnership with Carl Cannon Chevrolet Buick GMC to bring a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station to Downtown Jasper. This addition provides another modern convenience for residents and
Words by Marisa Nevels-Johnson | Image by Al Blanton Thanksgiving morning in Jasper will bring runners, walkers, and families together for a local tradition that supports women in recovery. The fourth annual Turkey Trot – Chasing Recovery 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, in front of the Walker
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Dora High School When Greg Patterson switched cellphone providers earlier this year, the Dora High School head football coach had no idea the decision could lead to a million-dollar opportunity for his school. After signing up with T-Mobile, Patterson began noticing the company’s social media promotions.
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The Jasper Action Group of Eagle Forum of Alabama will host Christian researcher and cultural analyst Tom Littleton on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at Covenant Church of the Nazarene in Jasper. Littleton will present “A Christian Response to the Rise of Islam,” a discussion exploring religious freedom, cultural developments, and Christian perspectives on
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Images by Ryan McGill FROM JASPER’S OWN: In a time where technology is changing the way businesses serve their customers, Alabama Stackers is making a commitment to keep things more traditional with real food, real people, honest advertising, and genuine customer service. As artificial intelligence becomes common practice in business advertising, drive-thru ordering, digital menus,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this November as Athletic Arts Center presents its 18th annual production of The Nutcracker, bringing the magic of the season to life through dance, storytelling, and community collaboration. Performances of the timeless holiday classic will take place Saturday,
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The Jasper-based bank ranked #2 among nation’s top-performing community banks under $2 billion in assets. JASPER, Ala. – Pinnacle Bank of Alabama is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the #2 top-performing publicly traded bank in the United States by American Banker. The prestigious industry recognition highlights exceptional financial performance among community
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Shawn McDaniel has been named vice president of instruction and student services for Bevill State Community College. McDaniel, a Pickens County native, previously served as superintendent of Pickens County Schools. He spent a few weeks as Bevill State’s dean of instruction before being promoted to vice president of instruction and student services. In Pickens
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of Tiffany Conner For 12-year-old Rylee Strickland, walking a runway is nothing new. Walking a runway at New York Fashion Week, however, was an entirely different experience. The Oakman Middle School sixth grader recently made her New York Fashion Week debut, modeling for
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