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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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Staff Sgt. Matthew Meadows Shares Message of Perseverance with Jasper Students

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Staff Sergeant Matthew Meadows, a Jasper native and member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” recently spoke to students from Jasper High School and Jasper Junior High School about perseverance, mentorship, and finding purpose. Meadows, a 2014 graduate of Walker High School, returned

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2026-2027 Carl Elliott Institute Application Now Open

Education

Applications are now being accepted for the Carl Elliott Institute. The application deadline is Sunday, March 22, 2026. The Carl Elliott Institute is a civic-minded, professional development program that creates leaders for the next generation who understand and strive to play a significant role in their community’s development. The program is designed for students who have the talents, skills, and desire

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