Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill During the Jasper City Council meeting on September 19, councilmembers gave their nod of approval to a series of events that promise to add excitement and community spirit to the upcoming month. Oktoberfest Kick off October with a touch of German flair at Jasper’s very […]
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Words by Maddix Harrison | Images by Justin Hunter The Dora Bulldogs won a regional game 42-20 against Haleyville (2-2) on Friday at Horace-Roberts Field in Dora. Dora halfback Jayden Griffin rushed for three of Dora’s six touchdowns and totaled 171 yards on 20 carries. Quarterback Kesean Pryor rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, and
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“This is a family business, and we work amazingly well together. I’m so thankful that God has blessed us.” – Kathy Blackwell
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In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Bill Griffin, a coaching icon in Walker County for over 40 years. They chat about what keeps Griffin involved in the world of basketball, his background, and the advice he has for budding coaches just starting out.
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“Worship has always been a big part of my life.” – Emma Potts
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“I wear green wrist tape this year because one of my friends, Yancey Young, got diagnosed with lymphoma.” – CJ Harlan
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter The Walker County Center of Technology (WCCT) has provided local students with valuable trade skills for many years, producing jobs and workers within the county lines. Two of its most recent graduates – Christian Lawrence and Ian McKenzie – completed their time at WCCT with
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To learn more about The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, visit www.ThinkOfLaura.org.
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter and Courtesy of Jasper Cornhole Jasper Cornhole is hosting a fundraiser cornhole tournament for the Miss Heart of Dixie – Miss Cotton State Scholarship. The event will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Jasper Area Family Services Center Gymnasium, located at 1400
