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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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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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Ryan McGill Chris Uptain, a longtime Jasper firefighter, was named the city’s Fire Chief last month following the retirement of Chief Dante Fields. Known for his practical experience and dry humor, Uptain brings a steady hand and a servant’s heart to his new role, aiming to lead the
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter “You can bring the cornbread, but remember to put no sugar in it,” said Mrs. D to her sixth graders. Why were students bringing cornbread to school? And why leave out arguably the best part—the sugar? Both questions find their answer in Melissa DeAngelo. Known affectionately
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Alfa Insurance – Knighton-Hayes Agency is celebrating its recent move to downtown Jasper with a Customer Appreciation event and Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Now located at 102 19th Street East, Suite 100, the agency, led by Luke Knighton and Chad
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