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Walker County Announces Upcoming America250 Events

WALKER COUNTY, ALA. – Walker County is continuing its participation in the nationwide America250 commemoration with upcoming events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The county launched its America250 celebration in April 2025 with “Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemorations and has continued with initiatives like community cleanups. Additional events are […]

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Five Ways to Stay Active This Summer in Walker County

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, Justin Hunter, and Jenny Lynn Davis With school out for summer and warmer weather in the forecast, it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the many recreational activities Walker County has to offer. Here are just some of the

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Jasper Residents Weigh in on City’s FOCUS 2030 Plan

City News, Community

Words and Cover Image by Jenny Lynn Davis | Additional Images courtesy of The City of Jasper Many Jasper residents gathered at City Hall Thursday night to hear how community feedback is shaping the city’s next five years. The meeting centered on FOCUS 2030, Jasper’s developing strategic plan, which city leaders say will guide decisions

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Bowen Chiropractic Featured Athlete: Coleman Bonner

LeaderSports

Words by Karen McCain | Images by Al Blanton Coleman Bonner began his athletic journey in the fourth grade. Inspired by friends who were playing basketball, he decided to try the sport himself. Quickly, he found it to be a natural match for his athletic ability. As he matured as an athlete, Coleman continued to

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Salsa on the Square Brings Free Community Dance Nights to Jasper This Summer

Events

JASPER, ALA. — Get ready to move to the rhythm this summer as “Salsa on the Square”, a free community social dance program, brings energy, connection, and fun to downtown Jasper. Hosted by Athletic Arts Center in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County and Jasper Main Street, this lively weekly event invites

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RSVP Volunteers Make Lasting Impact Across Walker County

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For the volunteers involved in Walker County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), service is measured in warm meals, hospital directions, handmade baby caps, friendly phone calls, food boxes, clothing donations, safety programs, and moments of care offered to people who may never know the

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She’s Still Shon

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo When people who love Shon Meadows Geeter are asked to describe her, a few words rise quickly to the surface: resilient, strong, brave. Those words are fitting, but they are not the whole of her. Shon is a wife, mother, nurse, friend, daughter, believer, traveler,

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Secretary of State Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Before the Primary Runoff Election

Community

Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election is Monday, June 1, 2026. “The right to vote in fair and secure elections is among the most important rights guaranteed to eligible American citizens,” Allen said. “I

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Ella Brooke Abner Named Marketing Director at Young Jewelers

Milestones

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Brack Bradley For Ella Brooke Abner, returning home to Jasper after graduating from the University of Alabama feels very full circle. A member of Jasper High School’s Class of 2021, Ella Brooke recently joined Young Jewelers as the company’s new Marketing Director, stepping into a role that

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Jasper Public Library to Host Author Talk and Book Signing with Janis G. McCarver

Events

Words and Cover Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Jasper Public Library will welcome author Janis G. McCarver for an author talk and book signing on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Library’s Jasper Rotary Club Community Room. McCarver will discuss her children’s book, The Magical Adventures of Twinkles and Anna Lynn, which

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Walker County Announces Upcoming America250 Events

Five Ways to Stay Active This Summer in Walker County

Jasper Residents Weigh in on City’s FOCUS 2030 Plan

Bowen Chiropractic Featured Athlete: Coleman Bonner

Salsa on the Square Brings Free Community Dance Nights to Jasper This Summer

RSVP Volunteers Make Lasting Impact Across Walker County

She’s Still Shon

Secretary of State Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Before the Primary Runoff Election

Ella Brooke Abner Named Marketing Director at Young Jewelers

Jasper Public Library to Host Author Talk and Book Signing with Janis G. McCarver

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