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Sergeant William Jasper Mural Recreated in Downtown Jasper

Images by Al Blanton JASPER, ALA. – Jasper Main Street proudly announces the completion of the newly recreated Sergeant William Jasper mural in Downtown Jasper. The original mural, painted by muralist Missy Miles, was lost in a devastating downtown fire in July 2025. Miles has now recreated the beloved artwork at its new location on 3rd Avenue South between

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Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Offers Broad Range of Services in Walker County

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For Walker County residents seeking mental health care, developmental disability support, or help with substance use, a wide range of services is available close to home through Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center. Founded in 1969, Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) is a public nonprofit

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Carbon Hill Drugs, Addiction Prevention Coalition Partner to Install Medication Disposal Drop Box

CARBON HILL, ALA. — Carbon Hill Drugs and the Addiction Prevention Coalition have partnered to install a new medication disposal drop box at the pharmacy, providing local residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused and expired medications. The initiative is designed to help prevent unused opioid medications from being diverted or misused

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Major Improvements Coming to Walker County Public Fishing Lake

Images by Al Blanton The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close Walker County Public Fishing Lake for a major improvement project starting Monday, September 7, 2026. The last day to fish at the lake before the project begins will be Sunday, September

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Walker Area Community Foundation Celebrates Building a Stronger Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Walker Area Community Foundation celebrated another year of giving, growth, and community impact during its 2026 annual luncheon, bringing together nonprofit leaders, educators, business owners, volunteers, donors, and community partners from across the area. Throughout the program, one message surfaced again and again: Strong

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East Walker Mayors Highlight Infrastructure and Growth at Chamber Meeting

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Cover image, pictured left to right: Nicholas Rizzo (East Walker Chamber of Commerce Executive Director), Marion Combs (Mayor of Dora), Jeremy Pate (Mayor of Cordova), Petey Ellis (Mayor of Sumiton) Growth may look different in Dora, Cordova, and Sumiton, but leaders from all three East Walker communities say

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Capstone Health to Expand Healthcare Services to Fayette

Capstone Health is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a New Access Point grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a community health center in Fayette, Alabama. This award represents an important expansion for Capstone Health and advances its mission to provide accessible, high-quality health care to individuals and

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