Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Alabama Credit Union is making financial literacy more accessible for students, families, and community members through free educational resources, community outreach, and one-on-one financial coaching. The credit union offers a variety of financial education tools designed to help people better understand saving, budgeting, credit, fraud […]
Words and Cover Image by Jenny Lynn Davis | Additional Images courtesy of the Bridges family When Heather Light talks about her sister, Lauren Bridges, she wants people to know more than how Lauren died. Lauren was a mother to Ella. She was a registered nurse before addiction took hold of her life. She was
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Town of Nauvoo will host a full morning of community events on Saturday, June 20, including a car show, a community-wide yard sale, and an America250 flag-raising ceremony. The Nauvoo Fire Department will host the Nauvoo Car Show at Nauvoo Park, located at 603
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JASPER, ALA. — Jasper Main Street, in partnership with the City of Jasper, is excited to reintroduce Trolley on Main (TOM), a community initiative designed to showcase the history, culture and attractions of Downtown Jasper. Since its launch, TOM has already hosted children from the Sail Summer Camp Program on a historic tour exploring the
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The City of Jasper, Jasper Main Street, the Walker County Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County came together on June 11 at the Jasper Civic Center for “Murals, Mules, & Made in America,” Jasper’s local celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The event opened with
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WALKER COUNTY, ALA. – Walker County is continuing its participation in the nationwide America250 commemoration with upcoming events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The county launched its America250 celebration in April 2025 with “Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemorations and has continued with initiatives like community cleanups. Additional events are
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, Justin Hunter, and Jenny Lynn Davis With school out for summer and warmer weather in the forecast, it’s the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the many recreational activities Walker County has to offer. Here are just some of the
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Words and Cover Image by Jenny Lynn Davis | Additional Images courtesy of The City of Jasper Many Jasper residents gathered at City Hall Thursday night to hear how community feedback is shaping the city’s next five years. The meeting centered on FOCUS 2030, Jasper’s developing strategic plan, which city leaders say will guide decisions
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton For the volunteers involved in Walker County’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), service is measured in warm meals, hospital directions, handmade baby caps, friendly phone calls, food boxes, clothing donations, safety programs, and moments of care offered to people who may never know the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo When people who love Shon Meadows Geeter are asked to describe her, a few words rise quickly to the surface: resilient, strong, brave. Those words are fitting, but they are not the whole of her. Shon is a wife, mother, nurse, friend, daughter, believer, traveler,
