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Walker County Development Authority Breaks Ground on Heritage Industrial Park Site Development

Community, Milestones

The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) and Chairman of the Walker County Commission, Steve Miller coordinated a groundbreaking ceremony to launch site development efforts at the new Heritage Industrial Park in Walker County. […]

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Jasper Area Family Services Center’s Partnership for Child Health and Success

Community, Education

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Jasper Area Family Services Center (JAFSC) is proud to partner with the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs to support the health and wellness of children in the Jasper area. Through the Child Nutrition Programs, JAFSC provides nutritious meals for its Early

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Bevill State Receives 3M MAP Program Grant to Strengthen Workforce Development

Education

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is thrilled to announce the receipt of the 3M MAP (Manufacturing and Academic Partnerships) program grant, a significant investment in the future of workforce development in Northwest Alabama. This grant will benefit BSCC’s Electrical Systems Technology program on both the Fayette and Hamilton Campuses, providing crucial support through equipment funding,

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Photographer Glenn Wills Brings ‘Forgotten Alabama’ to Life at Jasper Library Event

Community, Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On November 7, the Carl Elliott Regional Library in Jasper hosted “A Photographic Journey Through Alabama’s Past,” featuring photographer Glenn Wills. Known for his dedication to capturing the forgotten remnants of Alabama’s history, Wills has published four books showcasing the abandoned structures and vanishing relics scattered across the

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Bevill State Community College Welcomes Bobby Daniels as New Head Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director

Community, Education, LeaderSports, Milestones

Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Daniels as the new Head Coach for the Lady Bears volleyball team on the Fayette Campus and as Associate Athletic Director. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in coaching, including 20 years in volleyball, Coach Daniels brings extensive experience and dedication

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USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate Announce Award of $5.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

Community

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Alabama to award $5.9 million for six projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing this

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