Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Walker County residents will have several opportunities to pitch in and help beautify their communities as local cleanup initiatives get underway this April. At its regular meeting on March 16, the Walker County Commission designated April 11, 2026, as Walker County Cleanup Day, recognizing the effort as an […]
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Originally published March 25, 2025 | Updated March 23, 2026 Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter Between homework, sports, club meetings, and after-school jobs, students are often booked solid, and teachers are just as busy keeping up with lessons, grading, and extracurriculars. So when Spring Break
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Bank of Walker County Executive Leadership Team: (L-R) Walker Wilson, President; Tony Sparks, CEO; Mark Wilson Chairman of the Board JASPER, AL – The Board of Directors of Bank of Walker County, a subsidiary of Relations Bancshares, is proud to announce the retirement of Mark B. Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Walker
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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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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo The Jasper Home and Garden Show will return this year with an expanded lineup of vendors, family activities, and opportunities for residents to connect with local businesses. Hosted by RealtySouth – The Harbin Company, the annual event has grown into a community gathering that highlights
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Readers gathered at the Jasper Public Library last week for an evening with bestselling Alabama author Gin Phillips, who visited Jasper to discuss her newest novel, Ruby Falls. Phillips spoke about the inspiration behind the new book, her ties to the Walker County area, and the research that shaped
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Boshell Homes is a family-owned manufactured home business serving the Jasper community and surrounding areas. Founded in 1977 by Carroll Boshell, the business first opened on 19th Street in Jasper as a mobile home and auto sales operation before growing into the manufactured home focused
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JASPER, Ala. — Jasper Main Street announced today the completion of its two-year Urban Tree Planting Initiative, which brought more than 100 new trees to Downtown Jasper. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between Jasper Main Street, the City of Jasper, and support from the USDA Forest Service, along with local investment. Together,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Haley Hunt A unique live performance coming to Jasper High School’s Pam Brown Theatre this weekend, Saturday, February 21, 2026, will bring Scripture to life through movement, music, and storytelling. Directed by Haley Hunt, From Genesis to the Cross is a Bible-based ballet production that follows the story
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Cover Image by Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is excited to present The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The performances will take place at Bevill State Community College’s Rowland Auditorium. The Lightning Thief brings Rick
