The Birmingham 2025 World Police & Fire Games Host Committee proudly announces that registration is now open for athletes. The Games, themed as “The Games of Heroes,” are scheduled for June 27 to July 6, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. WPFG will welcome more than 8,500 first responders from around the world to compete in 60+ […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Jasper Area Family Services Center (JAFSC) is proud to partner with the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs to support the health and wellness of children in the Jasper area. Through the Child Nutrition Programs, JAFSC provides nutritious meals for its Early
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On November 7, the Carl Elliott Regional Library in Jasper hosted “A Photographic Journey Through Alabama’s Past,” featuring photographer Glenn Wills. Known for his dedication to capturing the forgotten remnants of Alabama’s history, Wills has published four books showcasing the abandoned structures and vanishing relics scattered across the
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Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Daniels as the new Head Coach for the Lady Bears volleyball team on the Fayette Campus and as Associate Athletic Director. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in coaching, including 20 years in volleyball, Coach Daniels brings extensive experience and dedication
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On November 8, Bethel Baptist Church of Dora, Alabama, held its seventh annual Veterans Program, honoring those who served in the armed forces. Each year, this program brings together veterans from the community for a heartfelt tribute to their service. The program, which has become
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Alabama to award $5.9 million for six projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing this
Jasper Main Street is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic white brick building at 311 18th Street West (the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street West), which will now serve as the new home for the Jasper Main Street offices. The organization invites the community to an Open House on Tuesday, November
The unofficial results for the November 5, 2024 General Election are available online at www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Alabama voters received timely unofficial election results as evidence of a safe, secure, and transparent election,” Allen explained. “Yesterday’s election was administered with election security as the primary goal. I am proud to say that, because of our dedicated local election
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In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Al speaks with Joeletta Barrentine, Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. Watch the episode here: A special thanks to The Leader Lounge sponsors: Downs and Associates, Son’s Supermarket, Paper Places Bookshop, Milo’s, and Bevill State Community College.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of Johnny Brusco’s Looking for an exciting way to spend Saturday with your kids? Head over to Johnny Brusco’s on Saturday, November 9, for a fun, hands-on experience where your little ones can craft their very own pizza! This pizza workshop promises fun
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