Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis, and courtesy of the Duer Family At 91 years old, William “Bill” Duer has slowed down, but only a little. A t-shirt hanging on the wall of his room at Water Oak Villa, the Jasper-based assisted living facility where he now […]
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Image by Ryan McGill Bevill State Community College (BSCC) continues to be a driving force for economic growth and workforce development in Alabama, contributing $341.2 million to the region’s economy, according to a newly released Economic Impact Study by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The study, which evaluates the impact of Alabama’s
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter In downtown Jasper sits a yard full of old cars, appliances, and aluminum cans. The place might look a bit intimidating–some might say they have no clue what it’s for–but what goes on here is not only good for business, it’s good for the environment.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Jase Dodd never needed an invitation to play sports. Before he was old enough to join a team, he was already taking swings in the yard with his grandfather, learning how to shoot a basketball from his mom, and throwing a football long before he
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Long before Kamri Tittle became one of the most decorated athletes at Lynn High School, she was just a kid who couldn’t sit still. If there was a ball around, she was chasing it, throwing it, or finding some way to turn it into a
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Brothers Bo and Blake Meacham grew up in the small community of Boldo among a close-knit group of family and friends. Upon graduating high school, the brothers took different approaches to their careers. Blake went straight to work in the construction industry, learning the basics
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Applications are now being accepted for the Carl Elliott Institute. The application deadline is March 7, 2025. 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
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to participate in a multistate roundtable discussion on election policy, discuss important policy initiatives with Alabama Senators Britt and Tuberville, and attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Conference. Congressman Brian Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Executive Director April Knight. Watch the episode here: A special thanks to The Leader Lounge sponsors: Downs and Associates, Son’s Supermarket, Paper Places Bookshop, Milo’s, and Bevill State Community College.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Kiwanis Club of Jasper is kicking off 2025 with two major fundraisers to support programs for children, youth, and individuals with disabilities in Walker County. The club will host its annual pancake breakfast at the Bevill State Community College cafeteria in Jasper on Saturday,
