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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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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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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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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“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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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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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Calli Corley, a driven junior at Sumiton Christian High School who thrives in multiple sports and academic pursuits. Excelling as a setter in volleyball for Coach Kara Cashatt, a guard and post player in basketball for Coach Andy Rice, and a catcher in softball for
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Yancey Young, a talented senior at Sumiton Christian High School who excels not only on the baseball field but also in the classroom. As the Eagles’ center fielder, Yancey has showcased his skills under the guidance of Coach Ricky Bowen. Off the field, Yancey enjoys
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Greg Tinker speaks with Garrett Kirkland, the head boys’ basketball coach at Carbon Hill High School. They discuss Garrett’s upbringing and highlights from his time as a basketball player at Carbon Hill, his time at Cumberland University, and the program he has built at his alma mater.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, representatives of the City of Jasper and Alabama Power flipped the switch on Connected Jasper, officially launching free public Wi-Fi in Jasper. During a regular meeting last May, the Jasper City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor David O’Mary to
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