Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Rusty McDonald, a senior at Sumiton Christian High School who excels both on the field and in the classroom. As a tri-sport athlete, Rusty has been a key player as a running back in football under coach Jarius Williams, a point guard in basketball under
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Pictured: Anthony Sellers and Tina Aaron of HARTT – Image by Justin Hunter September 27, 2024 MONTGOMERY, ALA. – State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, today announces the awarding $15,000 in funding to HARTT in Jasper, Alabama. HARTT is a local nonprofit organization that specializes in trauma-informed care, therapy,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Mi Michoacana, Jasper’s beloved destination for traditional Mexican treats, has opened its doors at a new, larger location at 1301 Highway 78 East in the College Hills Plaza shopping center. Known for its homemade ice cream, popsicles, milkshakes, and various savory street foods, Mi Michoacana
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Jasper, AL – At the Wednesday, September 11, 2024, meeting of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, a vote was held to donate Walker Hall, located on the Bevill State Community College Jasper Campus, to Jasper City Schools. The property, valued at just over $3 million, has been unoccupied for the past two years.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Helene, forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Helene will be exempt from a
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton There is much to learn, enjoy, and celebrate this week in Walker County! Check out the event details below: Thursday, September 26 When: 6 PM Where: Walker County Department of Human Resources | 1901 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501 Walker County DHR will host
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Many Walker County locals frequent Jasper Package Store on Walston Bridge Road for its wide selection. However, most find the real value in the friendly face behind the counter. For nearly seven years, Tammie Simko has been the bright, welcoming presence that greets everyone who
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Secretary of State Wes Allen is informing Alabamians that sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State’s website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of the Smith Lake Civic Association On Thursday, September 19, the Smith Lake Civic Association (SLCA) completed a successful two-day cleanup event on Smith Lake, focusing on the Walker County span from the dam to Duncan Bridge. This biannual event is crucial to
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Walker County, AL – Bevill State Community College successfully hosted the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on September 21, 2024, welcoming approximately 40 students from Walker County Schools, Jasper City Schools, and Sumiton Christian School. Funded by the STEM22 grant, the goal of this hands-on event was to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,
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