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Get Fit This Summer with Local Instructor-Led Fitness Opportunities

Words by Libby Allred | Images by Al Blanton, Ryan McGill, and Linley Allred There’s a growing fitness trend in Jasper: instructor-led workout opportunities.  From strength training and cycling to Pilates and tap dancing, local businesses are offering guided fitness experiences that cater to beginners and experts alike. If you’re looking for structure in your

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Adds Virginia to Growing List of AVID Partners

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, welcomes Virginia as the tenth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) voter file maintenance program. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Virginia is the latest state to join the cutting-edge system created by Secretary Allen. Alabama has previously entered into similar

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Bevill State Community College Announces Shawn Morgan as Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives

Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Shawn Morgan as the institution’s first Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives. This newly established role is dedicated to leading the College’s efforts in workforce development and driving strategic partnerships that address the region’s economic and educational needs. Morgan brings 27 years of

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Jason Beasley Receives Outstanding Faculty Award for Bevill State – Sumiton Campus

Jason Beasley, Division Chair of the Truck Driver Training Program on the Bevill State Sumiton Campus, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient for the campus. Jason began his journey as a professional truck driver in 1998, traveling across the U.S. and Canada. In 2016, he returned to his roots at Bevill State,

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Jennifer Williams Smith – Candidate for  Jasper City Council District 4

Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity

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