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Farm-City Breakfast Celebrates Farmers’ Contributions to Community and Nation

Community, Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Thursday, November 22, the 2024 Farm-City Breakfast brought together community members at the Jasper Civic Center to honor the vital relationship between rural and urban communities. The event’s theme, “Our Community Counts on Farmers,” emphasized farmers’ essential role in sustaining the American way of life. Rebecca Barnett, […]

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Jasper Main Street Hosts Open House for New Office and Welcome Center

Community, Milestones

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis On Tuesday, November 19, Jasper Main Street welcomed community members to an Open House at its newly renovated office, located at 311 18th Street West in downtown Jasper. The historic building, originally constructed in 1903 as Jasper’s first hospital, and most

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Walker County Development Authority Breaks Ground on Heritage Industrial Park Site Development

Community, Milestones

The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) and Chairman of the Walker County Commission, Steve Miller coordinated a groundbreaking ceremony to launch site development efforts at the new Heritage Industrial Park in Walker County.

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Jasper Area Family Services Center’s Partnership for Child Health and Success

Community, Education

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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Photographer Glenn Wills Brings ‘Forgotten Alabama’ to Life at Jasper Library Event

Community, Events

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 Welcomes Bobby Daniels as New Head Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director

Community, Education, LeaderSports, Milestones

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

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