Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Trent Keating, a standout senior at Cordova High School whose talents shine both on and off the field. As a dedicated two-sport athlete, Trent has excelled as the quarterback for football coach Brian Maner and as a forward for basketball coach Jamie Walls. Trent shared […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Jasper, Alabama, has taken a significant step in safeguarding infant lives by introducing the seventh Safe Haven Baby Box in the state. Located at the Jasper Fire Department’s Station 1 on 18th Street East, this box provides a secure and anonymous way for parents to
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, says that the arrest and indictment of Terry Heflin of Clay County, Alabama for felony absentee ballot fraud sends the message that we are serious about election integrity. “I have been traveling this state and talking about absentee ballot application fraud and absentee ballot election fraud for years. I have
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Jasper City Schools and Walker County Schools through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance educational opportunities and academic achievement for students in the region. The MOU establishes a collaborative partnership between Bevill State Community College, Jasper City Schools, and Walker
Words by Al Blanton | Image by Ryan McGill On a bright June morning in 1872, Annie Hawks was engaged in household chores when the Holy Spirit planted a hymn inside her mind. A native of New York and resident of Brooklyn, Hawks was not only a dutiful housewife but a hymnist and, according to
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill This week in Walker County, enjoy live music, attend a back-to-school cookout, participate in VBS, purchase some art for a good cause, and get in the game at local pickleball and softball clinics! Thursday, August 1 When: 6 PM – 8 PM Where: Swann Gym
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Addie Crumbley, a standout sophomore at Carbon Hill High School whose skills extend far beyond the sports arena. As a tri-sport athlete, Addie makes her mark as an opposite hitter in volleyball under Coach Grayson Evans, a post player in basketball, and a catcher in
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Noelia Del Rio, a standout junior at Carbon Hill High School whose talents shine both on and off the field. Noelia is a dedicated athlete and a talented musician, serving as a clarinet player and band captain under the direction of Landon Nelson and as
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Adrean Booth grew up in the small Blount County community of Smokerise. Like many young people, she was unsure which career path to follow when she first enrolled at Jefferson State Community College. However, she soon discovered her calling unexpectedly. “One day, I experienced a
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Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers. Beginning Aug. 1, 2024, Alabama residents will be able to make online reservations 13 months in advance, a month before out-of-state residents. Known as the “Alabama Residents
