Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Softball has been a constant in Camden Johnson’s life since she first picked up a bat at six years old. Now a senior at Cordova High School, she has built a reputation as a dependable outfielder and pitcher, earning All-County and All-Area honors along the […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter Between homework, sports, club meetings, and after-school jobs, students are often booked solid, and teachers are just as busy keeping up with lessons, grading, and extracurriculars. So when Spring Break rolls around, it’s a well-earned chance for students and educators
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Looking for a summer camp that offers more than just time outdoors? Camp McDowell is now registering for its 2025 season! Located along Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama, Camp McDowell has long been a place where campers make lifelong friends, grow in their faith,
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Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Blakeney Clouse News reports about Carbon Hill typically focus on the bad. A negative tone is usually used if there is a headline or news feature about our small town. But my experience has been different. Sure, problems abound here as they do in every community, but some
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Words by Cooper Kirkpatrick | Image by Ryan McGill Pamela Brown was one of the most influential figures at Jasper High School—then known as Walker High School—in the mid to late 2000s. Many of her former students recall how she created a welcoming space for those who didn’t always fit in elsewhere or struggled to
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On March 8, members of the community gathered at The Trace Church in Jasper to celebrate a milestone moment for members of a local scouting troop. Karmen Luts, Brenda Sellers, and Kendra Williams became the troop’s first female Eagle Scouts, joining the ranks of those who have demonstrated
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Briana Murray doesn’t remember a time when softball wasn’t part of her life. At three years old, she was already swinging a bat, the only girl on her tee-ball team. Now, as a second-year player at Bevill State Community College, she’s making her mark in
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter When Sam Higgins first picked up a tennis racket, he wasn’t following in anyone’s footsteps. No childhood tournaments, no family legacy in the sport—just a curiosity that led him to the court during his sophomore year at Austin High School in Decatur, Alabama. Now in
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Carson Hyche isn’t the kind of young man who waits for life to slow down. He meets challenges head-on, whether it’s balancing a packed schedule, helping care for his family, or preparing to serve his country. The Jasper High School senior’s days
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Montgomery, Ala. – The marketing and promotion of Alabama’s seafood industry has found a new home with Sweet Grown Alabama. Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, has successfully promoted Alabama-grown produce and proteins since 2019 through an online searchable database, robust advertising, and events held statewide. Adding Alabama Gulf seafood to its portfolio
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