“This year, I just wanted to try again. Because last year I didn’t win. This time, I wanted to see if I could get better.” – Layne Windom
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Jasmine Baisley, an eighth-grade student at Lupton Junior High School, was recently recognized for winning first place in the Alabama State Troopers Association’s annual essay contest with her compelling essay titled “Why I Will Say No To Drugs and Alcohol.” In her essay, Jasmine shares
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“Our main goal is to protect these creatures and make sure their wellbeing and habitats are protected and promoted for the future.” – Jasper Lumber Company Employee Mark Walker
Auburn University Raptor Center Soars into Maddox Intermediate School Read More »
The academy is a continuation of All God’s Children Daycare in Sumiton, founded by the late Pippa Godfrey.
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Local 15-year-old Karmen Luts is hosting a STEM Camp for fourth through eighth-grade girls. This camp is Karmen’s way of giving back to the community as she works toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis For the second consecutive year, the Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour stopped at the Walker County Center of Technology (WCCT) in Jasper on Monday, February 12. The tour aims to engage high school students in blue-collar trades, like welding, through hands-on experiences. The event drew hundreds of
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“My mom and dad helped me a lot to practice the words for the spelling bee, and they always supported me. They always want me to do my best, not just in the spelling bee, but for all my academic results.” – Lucero Aguilar-Lopez
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Applications are now being accepted for the Carl Elliott Institute. The application deadline is February 16, 2024.
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“I want to congratulate the Jasper City School System for reaching this significant milestone of becoming Marzano High-Reliability certified.” – Representative Matt Woods
President’s List and Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Term
