Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images courtesy of the Jasper Public Library Ignite Your Child’s Imagination at the Jasper Public Library! The Jasper Public Library is offering a variety of exciting programs to spark your child’s creativity, boost social skills, and foster a lifelong love for reading! Youth Services Librarian Melanie Aldeen says, “I […]
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Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, October 31, 2024. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the county absentee election manager
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Ron Harris for The Walker Area Community Foundation The Walker Area Community Foundation (WACF) is setting its sights on the future with an ambitious 10-year strategic plan. This plan is designed to tackle some of Walker County’s most pressing challenges while improving the overall quality of
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Meah Nelson has spent the last six years perfecting her skills on the volleyball court. Now a senior and a vital player for Jasper High School’s volleyball team, she finds joy in the excitement of the game and the strong bond with her teammates. “I
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Jojo Odom is making his senior year count both on and off the field. As a key player on Jasper High School’s football defensive line, he has already recorded four sacks and 11 tackles this season. One of his most exciting moments came during the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Carbon Hill High School has received 26 bicycles for students thanks to a $10,000 grant from Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) in partnership with the Alabama Legislature. The bikes were officially presented on Friday, August 30, at the Carbon Hill High School gym. Several
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill This week in Walker County, enjoy trivia, music, a community yard sale, and supporting a good cause! View all the event details below: Thursday, September 5 Trivia Night When: 7:30 PM Where: Tallulah Brewing Company | 1804 4th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501 Get ready
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill The Sumiton Public Library is excited to begin hosting a weekly story hour! Starting Tuesday, September 10, at 3:30 p.m., children ages two to 12 are invited to story hour each week through December 17. During the hour, students will hear a story – chosen
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Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the outstanding achievement of the State of Alabama Mine Rescue First Aid Team at the 2024 MSHA National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition held in Lexington, Kentucky. The team, consisting of Matt Miller (Captain), Tim Bailey, Eric Edge, and trainer Dale Johnson,
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County’s United Way Centennial Park is officially open! In 2023, United Way of Central Alabama partnered with its volunteer program, Hands On, to create six centennial parks in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary. Scattered across the six counties United Way of Central Alabama
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