Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Athleticism runs in the family for Jasper High School junior Millie Oliver. As a standout middle hitter in volleyball and a talented singles and doubles tennis player, Millie is carving her own path in Jasper athletics while carrying on the legacy of her sister, tennis player […]
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Dr. Ray Cooner is a familiar face in the Jasper community. Since 1981, he has owned and practiced at Cooner Dental. He and his wife, Lethea, have built a thriving business and a family deeply rooted in health and service. They are immensely proud of
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of the Bankhead House and Heritage Center Walker County residents are invited to celebrate 200 years of history and community at the Walker County Bicentennial Brunch on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Jasper Civic Center. The event begins at 9 a.m. with brunch catered by Five
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The 2024 General Election results have been certified by the Alabama State Canvassing Board. The canvassing board consists of Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen, and Attorney General Steve Marshall. “On November 5, Alabamians cast 2,265,090 ballots for president in a fair, secure, and transparent election,” Secretary Allen said. “This election was administered
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Levi Sanford, courtesy of Kim Ennis Dr. Kimberly Ennis, founder and CEO of KME Consulting Group LLC, has been named one of Women We Admire‘s Top 50 Women Leaders of Alabama for 2024. Women We Admire is a distinguished membership organization recognizing and celebrating accomplished women leaders
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Monday, November 25, 2024 JASPER, ALA. – Today, Republican Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced his campaign for State Senate District 5. Last week, Senate Pro-Tempore Greg Reed announced his upcoming resignation from the Alabama Senate after 14 years of service. The vacancy will create a special election to finish the remainder of Reed’s term. Senate District
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Words by Greg Reed | Image by Ryan McGill Northwest Alabama is a very special place. Nestled in the lowest foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is known for coal mining and includes so many beautiful wonders and remarkable people. I call it home, and I have for almost my entire life. I was born
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Kinley Willis’s love for basketball was sparked from an early age when she watched the sport with her family. Over time, that passion grew to encompass volleyball, a sport she has come to cherish just as deeply. Kinley’s basketball journey started eight years ago at a
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter What started as a simple invitation to fill spots on a middle school bowling team has blossomed into a true passion for Corner High School senior James Cannon. James began bowling in the eighth grade, and now, as a senior under the guidance of Coach Will
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Thursday, November 22, the 2024 Farm-City Breakfast brought together community members at the Jasper Civic Center to honor the vital relationship between rural and urban communities. The event’s theme, “Our Community Counts on Farmers,” emphasized farmers’ essential role in sustaining the American way of life. Rebecca Barnett,
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