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Jasper Main Street Celebrates Grand Opening of Jasper Welcome Center and Museum

City News, Community, Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper Welcome Center and Museum officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 31, with a community celebration that highlighted both the history of the project and the role the facility is expected to play in Jasper’s future. Hosted by Jasper Main Street, the grand opening brought together […]

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Cawaco RC&D Opens Grant Applications for Central Alabama Projects 

Community

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council is now accepting grant applications for projects that strengthen communities across Central Alabama. Local nonprofits, schools, government agencies and community organizations in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties are encouraged to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The application window runs April 1 through June

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Abbott Named Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (Northwest) is proud to announce the hiring of Melinda Abbott as the organization’s chief financial officer.  Abbott brings with her more than two decades of experience in accounting and financial management, along with a deep understanding of why the organization’s

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Budding Artist Exhibit Returns to Celebrate Young Artists Across Walker County

Community, Events

The Walker County Arts Alliance is proud to present the return of the Budding Artist Exhibit, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of student artists from across Walker County. The exhibit is open to elementary, middle, and high school students working in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and

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Walker County to Host County-wide Community Cleanup Day on April 11

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Walker County residents are invited to take part in the Walker County Community Cleanup Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11, in partnership with Alabama People Against a Littered State (ALPALS). The county-wide effort encourages volunteers to help clean up roadsides and public areas across Walker

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City of Jasper Receives ALM Silver Risk Management Award

City News

CITY OF JASPER RECEIVES ALM SILVER RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper has been recognized with the Silver Risk Management Award from the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), honoring the city’s commitment to workplace safety, responsible operations, and effective risk management practices. The award is presented through ALM’s

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Lupton Junior High Library Gets Major Upgrade with Cawaco RC&D Grant

Education

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Lupton Junior High School’s library has a fresh new look thanks to a $20,000 grant from Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council, along with additional support from the school and the Walker County Board of Education.  The recently completed renovation transformed a space that had

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