Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill When Olivia Wells graduated from Jasper High School in May 2024, college seemed like the obvious next step. It’s what everyone expected. But deep down, Olivia knew she was drawn to something a little more hands-on, and a lot less ordinary. The spark that started […]
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Jason Beasley, Division Chair of the Truck Driver Training Program on the Bevill State Sumiton Campus, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient for the campus. Jason began his journey as a professional truck driver in 1998, traveling across the U.S. and Canada. In 2016, he returned to his roots at Bevill State,
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) officially opened its new facility in Jasper on Wednesday, May 28, expanding its Early Head Start and Head Start services for children aged six weeks to five years. INK, an educational nonprofit based in Texas, came to Walker County
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Doug Sizemore didn’t originally set out to become a teacher. While earning his undergraduate degree, he discovered a passion for biology. However, it wasn’t until graduate school, when he began leading freshman biology labs, that he realized how much he enjoyed helping others understand the subject he loved. What began as a terrifying experience soon
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Words by Reagan Young | Cover Images courtesy of Diamond Rio and Gavin DeGraw | Image by Justin Hunter The highly anticipated Foothills Festival returns to downtown Jasper on September 13–14, with headliners Diamond Rio and Gavin DeGraw set to deliver a weekend of outstanding music and community spirit. Each year, the Foothills Festival draws
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Kendra Burg is a fixer. Whether she’s solving a customer’s problem, repairing a beloved pair of boots, or managing the daily demands of small business ownership, she shows up ready to get things done as the owner of Handley’s Western Wear in Jasper. That mindset
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter Sister nursing facilities, Ridgeview Health Services and Ridgewood Health Services, may have different locations and staff members, but both share a commitment to compassion, care, and a faith-filled approach to serving their residents. Administrators April Key (Ridgeview) and Annette Snow (Ridgewood) lead with humility, intentionality, and
Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity
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