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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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Dr. Emily Rasberry Named Outstanding Faculty Member at Bevill State – Sumiton

Education, Milestones

“As a person with a disability, I have always wanted to help others reach their goals the way so many have helped me get where I am today. When I came to Bevill State in 2007, I found that I loved working with community college students as I was able to help students not only

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Sophie Shadix Wins Jasper Junior High School Poetry Competition

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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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Lia Beth Azbell Takes Home the Gold at Skills USA

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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Lia Beth Azbell recently took home the gold at Skills USA, becoming the state champion in cosmetology and earning a $2000 scholarship prize. Skills USA is a gathering of trade schools that allows students to compete in their respective trades and earn scholarship money. Though

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Johnson Signs with Wallace State Tennis

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“I’m looking forward to hitting with the players there and continuing to improve. I like the area, and I like the coach and the players. They’ve got a great lineup there, and it’s an awesome opportunity to be on the team.” – William Johnson

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Jasper Main Street Hosts Main Street Directors from Across the Country

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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Monday, May 6, Jasper Main Street welcomed Main Street directors from across the United States. This visit was a part of the ongoing 2024 Main Street Now Convention, centered this year in Birmingham, Alabama. Main Street Now, the largest national conference of its kind,

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Local Sisters Win Big at Alabama Senior Olympics

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“And you make it as easy or as hard as you want to, depending on how much you want to move. I’ve played every sport imaginable, and pickleball is just so addictive!” – Brenda Williams

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Jasper Celebrates Multiple State Championships with Parade of Champions

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We’re extremely proud of these students and their coaches and directors. It’s not every day you get to recognize four championship teams at a time.” – Superintendent of Jasper City Schools Dr. Ann Jackson

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Bevill State Students Honored as Members of the 2024 All-Alabama Academic Team

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All-Alabama Academic Team members are recognized for their distinguished academic achievements and leadership accomplishments.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of Leadership Walker County!

Community, Milestones

“We had a great group of people this year! All of their projects were outstanding, and the Leadership Walker County staff congratulates each and every one of them.” – Leadership Walker County Program Facilitator and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County Linda Lewis

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

Dr. Emily Rasberry Named Outstanding Faculty Member at Bevill State – Sumiton

Sophie Shadix Wins Jasper Junior High School Poetry Competition

Lia Beth Azbell Takes Home the Gold at Skills USA

Johnson Signs with Wallace State Tennis

Jasper Main Street Hosts Main Street Directors from Across the Country

Local Sisters Win Big at Alabama Senior Olympics

Jasper Celebrates Multiple State Championships with Parade of Champions

Bevill State Students Honored as Members of the 2024 All-Alabama Academic Team

Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of Leadership Walker County!

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