Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Napoles Barber Shop 2 is sporting a fresh new look. The family-owned shop recently underwent a full remodel, adding new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and top-of-the-line barbering chairs at each station. The number of stations was also expanded, from eight (including one child-sized setup) […]
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter and courtesy of Marilyn Sanders For 50 years, the Marilyn Sanders Performing Arts Center (MSPAC) has provided high-quality dance education to the Walker County community and instilled lasting confidence in its students. Since 1975, MSPAC has seen perm hairstyles come and go, record players replaced by
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community members stopped by the Jasper Main Street office on Thursday, May 1, to get a closer look at the ideas being developed for the future of downtown. The open house allowed residents to see early concepts, offer feedback, and learn more about what could be next for
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill After 27 years of service in Jasper, with 11 of them at its current location, UPS Store #3551 has a fresh new look. Owner Jeff Graham, who has led the Jasper location of UPS for 23 years, recently oversaw a full interior renovation, part of
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Justin Hunter While Milo’s is best known for its burgers, the chicken tenders have become a standout option in their own right. Available fried or grilled, the tenders are well-seasoned and consistently flavorful. They’re tasty enough on their own but are often served with one of Milo’s signature
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Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s agricultural branding program, is thrilled to announce the 10th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, set to take place on Monday, May 5, at The Wharf in Orange Beach. This milestone event celebrates Alabama’s rich culinary heritage by spotlighting the state’s finest chefs and the exceptional quality of Alabama Gulf seafood. “We are so
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill For Drew Long, the path to launching his own land surveying company started with a simple question: Where is there opportunity? “I was looking for a career path that would let me run my own business, and surveying stood out because not a lot of people
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The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will host a closing reception for the 2025 Budding Artist Exhibit on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WCAA Gallery on the Bevill State Community College campus in Jasper. The Budding Artist Exhibit highlights the creativity of student artists from across Walker County and surrounding areas. Artwork
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Jenny Lynn Davis Four Walker County municipalities joined a nationwide initiative on Thursday, April 17, to kick off the 250th birthday celebration of the United States with local commemorations of “Two Lights for Tomorrow.” The program, coordinated locally by Renee Sides, Economic Development Director
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Ryan McGill Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) has announced the return of its annual golf scramble, set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper. First held in 1982, the tournament serves as the organization’s primary annual fundraiser. “Our annual
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