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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Clayton Thorne, Jasper High School

Get to know Clayton Thorne beyond the game with this fun round of rapid-fire questions! From favorite snacks to dream vacations, these quick hits offer a glimpse into his personality and what he enjoys outside of sports. Stay tuned to Talegate for a deeper look into Clayton’s achievements and story. Favorite Athlete Luka Doncic Dream […]

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A New Look for Local Non-Profit with A Legacy of Faith-Based Healthcare

Announced in February 2025, the new Baptist Health Foundation logo reaffirms their commitment as the philanthropic partner to Baptist Health with a redesigned logo visually aligning the two brands. This new logo honors the Foundation’s legacy of Christian ministry by keeping the signature “Baptist Blue” cross featured prominently in the new design, while also incorporating

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Cauthen Presents “Way Down in Alabam'” at Jasper Public Library

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Joyce and Jim Cauthen brought Alabama’s old-time fiddling tradition to the Jasper Public Library on Thursday, January 30, with their presentation, Way Down in Alabam’: Finding Fiddlers and Their Tunes. They shared stories about Alabama’s fiddlers and performed traditional tunes for the audience. Joyce Cauthen has dedicated years

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AL Spark, Igniting Main Street Alabama’s Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Jasper Main Street is thrilled to introduce its implementation of AL Spark, an exciting initiative of Main Street Alabama, supported by the Small Business Administration. AL Spark is designed to energize emerging and growing businesses in designated Main Street Alabama communities across the state. By empowering locally directed business development, this new marketing grant program

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LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Lynleigh Cobb, Winston County High School

Get to know Lynleigh Cobb beyond the game with this fun round of rapid-fire questions! From favorite snacks to dream vacations, these quick hits offer a glimpse into her personality and what she enjoys outside of playing sports. For a deeper look into Lynleigh’s achievements and story, read her full spotlight on Talegate. Favorite Athlete

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