Jasper, AL – At the Wednesday, September 11, 2024, meeting of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, a vote was held to donate Walker Hall, located on the Bevill State Community College Jasper Campus, to Jasper City Schools. The property, valued at just over $3 million, has been unoccupied for the past two years. […]
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Helene, forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Helene will be exempt from a
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton There is much to learn, enjoy, and celebrate this week in Walker County! Check out the event details below: Thursday, September 26 When: 6 PM Where: Walker County Department of Human Resources | 1901 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501 Walker County DHR will host
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Many Walker County locals frequent Jasper Package Store on Walston Bridge Road for its wide selection. However, most find the real value in the friendly face behind the counter. For nearly seven years, Tammie Simko has been the bright, welcoming presence that greets everyone who
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Secretary of State Wes Allen is informing Alabamians that sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State’s website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of the Smith Lake Civic Association On Thursday, September 19, the Smith Lake Civic Association (SLCA) completed a successful two-day cleanup event on Smith Lake, focusing on the Walker County span from the dam to Duncan Bridge. This biannual event is crucial to
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Walker County, AL – Bevill State Community College successfully hosted the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on September 21, 2024, welcoming approximately 40 students from Walker County Schools, Jasper City Schools, and Sumiton Christian School. Funded by the STEM22 grant, the goal of this hands-on event was to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Sarah Beth Sanford, a multi-talented senior at Oakman High School whose leadership and dedication are evident in everything she does. As a two-sport athlete, Sarah Beth has made her mark as a co-captain and base on the cheerleading squad, coached by Kaitlyn Latham, and as
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Carson Gilliland, a standout senior at Oakman High School whose skills shine both on and off the field. As a tri-sport athlete, Carson excels in football as a left tackle, defensive lineman, and long snapper under coach Ryan Hall. His talents don’t stop there—he’s also
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Words by Adam Brewer | Image by Al Blanton A few months ago, my family traveled to Phoenix, where the Alabama men’s basketball team played in its first ever Final Four. Because we wanted to see the Grand Canyon and some of the West’s scenery, we opted to drive from Alabama to Arizona. We planned
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