LeaderSports Featured Athlete: Xzavier Corbin, Carbon Hill High School
“I love my coaches. They are great, the best I could have asked for.” – Xzavier Corbin
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3 Dishes to Try at Los Reyes
You do not want to miss out on these Los Reyes favorites. Call 205-387-0086 (Jasper) or 205-648-2600 (Sumiton) to place a call-in order or visit one of these Los Reyes locations today!
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Recaps the Victories of the 2024 Alabama Legislative Session
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, recaps the final passage of the Secretary of State’s office 2024 Legislative Agenda on the heels of the Alabama Legislature sine die. “There are five bills that I am especially proud to see signed into Alabama law at the close of this Session,” said Secretary Allen. “Because of these
Beat Summertime Boredom with these Exciting Opportunities for Kids in Jasper
Here’s a roundup of some great local opportunities!
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Sophie Shadix Wins Jasper Junior High School Poetry Competition
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Jasper Junior High School seventh grader Sophie Shadix recently won the school’s student poetry competition. Sophie’s winning poem, “Artistry,” explores the creative process and emotional journey of creating art. When asked about her process for writing the poem, Sophie said, “At first, I was overthinking
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This Week in Walker County (5/14-5/20)
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn Enjoy live entertainment, a fossil hunt, a pickleball tournament, and a puppy fun day this week in Walker County! Tuesday, May 14 When: 6:30 PM Where: Jasper High School | 1501 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501 Join the Jasper High School Viking Band for an evening of beautiful music, completing
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Lia Beth Azbell Takes Home the Gold at Skills USA
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Lia Beth Azbell recently took home the gold at Skills USA, becoming the state champion in cosmetology and earning a $2000 scholarship prize. Skills USA is a gathering of trade schools that allows students to compete in their respective trades and earn scholarship money. Though
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Hometown Heroes: Christy Lay
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill When Christy Lay does something as routine as grocery shopping, it is commonplace for her to run into a former student whose life she changed for the better. While Christy’s love for young people and education drove her to become a teacher, her career is
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Johnson Signs with Wallace State Tennis
“I’m looking forward to hitting with the players there and continuing to improve. I like the area, and I like the coach and the players. They’ve got a great lineup there, and it’s an awesome opportunity to be on the team.” – William Johnson
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Rep. Matt Woods Provides Legislative Session Update – May 11, 2024
Nearing the end of the 2024 legislative session, bills to protect the privacy of gun owners, grade public schools fairly, and ensure transparency in higher education funding see final passage. Words by Matt Woods | Image courtesy of Matt Woods We are getting to the closing days of the 2024 legislative session. The budgets are
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