Milestones

Senator Greg Reed Announces $6.7 Million in Grants for Water Infrastructure in Northwest Alabama

“When you’re involved in public service, the number one, best thing you get to do is serve. These kinds of resources are going to make generational changes in these communities, and that’s something to be proud of.” – Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed

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United Way of Central Alabama Breaks Ground on Centennial Park in Jasper

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Tuesday, May 21, marked a significant milestone for the Jasper community as United Way of Central Alabama hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park. This project is part of United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Parks initiative, which aims to celebrate the organization’s century-long

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Sophie Shadix Wins Jasper Junior High School Poetry Competition

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Jasper Junior High School seventh grader Sophie Shadix recently won the school’s student poetry competition. Sophie’s winning poem, “Artistry,” explores the creative process and emotional journey of creating art.  When asked about her process for writing the poem, Sophie said, “At first, I was overthinking

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