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Jasper Main Street Hosts “Discover Jasper” Event in Montgomery

City News

Jasper Main Street hosted the “Discover Jasper” event on Tuesday, February 24, in Montgomery, offering an opportunity to highlight the community’s vision and future opportunities to state leadership and key stakeholders. The event featured remarks from Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed and Senator Matt Woods, who spoke about the importance of workforce readiness, collaboration, […]

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Jasper Main Street Partnership Adds 100+ Trees Across Downtown

City News, Community

JASPER, Ala. — Jasper Main Street announced today the completion of its two-year Urban Tree Planting Initiative, which brought more than 100 new trees to Downtown Jasper. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between Jasper Main Street, the City of Jasper, and support from the USDA Forest Service, along with local investment.  Together,

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Bevill State Community College Appoints Jim Trotter as Part-Time Choral Director

Education, Milestones

Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Trotter as the College’s new Part-Time Choral Director. Trotter has studied and played piano for 25 years and is an accomplished pianist and vocalist with training in both classical and contemporary performance. He currently serves as Worship Leader at First Baptist Church of

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“From Genesis to the Cross” Bible-Based Ballet Set for This Weekend at Jasper High School

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Haley Hunt A unique live performance coming to Jasper High School’s Pam Brown Theatre this weekend, Saturday, February 21, 2026, will bring Scripture to life through movement, music, and storytelling. Directed by Haley Hunt, From Genesis to the Cross is a Bible-based ballet production that follows the story

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Athletic Arts Center Presents “The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical” February 28 and March 1

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Cover Image by Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is excited to present The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The performances will take place at Bevill State Community College’s Rowland Auditorium. The Lightning Thief brings Rick

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City of Jasper Announces Participation in “Live Locally Alabama” Campaign

City News, Community

Cover image by Ryan McGill The City of Jasper is proud to announce its participation in Live Locally Alabama, a quality-of-life campaign led by the Alabama League of Municipalities that highlights the important role local communities play in making Alabama a great place to live, work, build a life, and enjoy a strong sense of place.

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Camp COOL to Host Fundraiser Gala on March 14

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Camp COOL (Children Overcoming Obstacles through Love) will host its upcoming fundraiser, the COOL Night Gala, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Jasper Civic Center.  The event’s theme, “Together We Build,” is based on Camp COOL’s ongoing commitment to building a dedicated camp location, increasing awareness of its

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