The City of Jasper hosted the initial meeting of the Jasper Community Assistance Network (JCAN) on Thursday, April 23, bringing together community partners to begin a coordinated, data-driven approach to addressing homelessness in the area. The purpose of JCAN is to strengthen communication, reduce duplication of services, and better align existing resources as part of the City […]
Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Cordova will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado with a Community Day of Service on Monday, April 27, 2026. The event is designed as both a time of remembrance and a day of action, honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the
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JASPER, AL – Bevill State Community College has been awarded a Community Service Grant in the amount of $10,000 from Alabama House District 13 Representative Greg Barnes. Funds from this grant will be utilized to purchase equipment for the College’s police department and to strengthen safety and security measures across Bevill State’s campuses. “Bevill State
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Questions by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of The City of Jasper In his first months as mayor, Josh Gates says the focus has been to build on Jasper’s momentum, stay intentional, and keep the city moving forward in a thoughtful, responsible way. In this Walker Leader Q&A, Gates reflects
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The City of Jasper officially recognized April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month during today’s City Council meeting, with Mayor Josh Gates presenting a proclamation highlighting the importance of inclusion, support, and celebrating the strengths and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. The full text of the proclamation is available below. Community members are also invited to
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Jasper Lions Club will host a Foster and Adoptive Family Resource Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Jasper Civic Center. The event is designed to connect foster and adoptive families with local organizations, support services and one another.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton A ceremony was held on Thursday, April 16, to announce an expansion project for the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center. Local leaders say this project will strengthen services for child victims of abuse and neglect while creating a more supportive environment for care and healing.
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Op-Ed by State Senator Matt Woods JASPER, Ala. — For generations, coal communities have helped power Alabama and our nation. Alabama families built their lives around these jobs, and entire rural economies grew because of them. But today, even as the energy landscape evolves, those same areas still carry the economic burden of that legacy. That’s
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Jasper High School seniors recently spent time exploring workforce opportunities, financial literacy, and other practical tools for life after graduation during LifeSkills 101 at Bevill State Community College (BSCC). The event was hosted through United Way of Central Alabama’s inCommunity initiative in partnership with Jasper
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Jasper High School’s new eight-lane rubber running track officially opened on Thursday, April 9, with a ribbon cutting ceremony ahead of the school’s first home meet. The opening was the result of a six-year effort to bring the long-awaited track to campus. During the ceremony,
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