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Jasper High School Swim Team Wins Multiple Titles at AHSAA State Championship

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter The Jasper Swim Team recently won several titles at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Championship in Auburn, Alabama. The team of 7th – 12th graders worked tirelessly towards these accomplishments under the guidance of coaches Jason Lynn and Katie Oliver. Throughout the

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Senator Greg Reed Brings Home Presents this Christmas through 2023 Cawaco RC&D Grant Funds

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Words by Kellie Johnston | Image by Ryan McGill This Christmas season, Walker County finds itself on the “nice list,” largely thanks to the leadership of State Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed. Through Senator Reed’s guidance, Walker County has garnered nearly $180,000 from Cawaco RC&D, serving as initial investments for 19 projects that have

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Jasper Vikings Triumph in Thrilling Christmas Classic Showdown

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Words by Skylar Lara | Images by Justin Hunter The Jasper Vikings, renowned for their basketball prowess, hosted the highly anticipated Jasper Christmas Classic at Carl Cannon Gymnasium on December 19-20, 2023. Enthusiastic fans, skilled players, and dedicated coaches from across the southeast assembled to witness a championship clash that promised to showcase some of

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The Lead Sports Show: Interview with Lance Blair

LeaderSports

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Lance Blair. Lance talks about growing up in Iowa but calling Alabama his home, his tenure at Sumiton Christian School, and how he’s enjoying being part of the Jasper City School System.

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Begin 2024 with a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park

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“I am thrilled to see the continued growth and success of the First Day Hikes program.” – Executive Director of the National Association of State Park Directors Lewis Ledford

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Christmas in Jasper – Lavish Style!

Community

At Lavish, we love making things easier for you during the holidays! We pray that the holidays bring you and your family blessings, peace, and joy!

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Cade Bell Named Townley Fire Chief

Milestones

“I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life besides helping people. It makes me feel proud to be there for others when they need it.” – Chief of Townley Fire and Rescue Cade Bell

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Fit Bodies and Fat Minds (Part Deux): It’s Time to Read the Bible

Faith

Writer Os Guinness once penned a book entitled Fit Bodies, Fat Minds in which he explained how we are failing to exercise our minds in pursuit of Christ (we have “buns of steel” and “brains of silly putty”) and offered as a remedy the reading of God’s word.

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Silent Strength on the Diamond

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“I’m a servant. I want to make sure other people are being taken care of. If someone asks me to do something or help them, I do no questions asked, and try to have the best attitude I can have while doing it.” – Austin Scobey

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