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,
Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election is Monday, June 1, 2026. “The right to vote in fair and secure elections is among the most important rights guaranteed to eligible American citizens,” Allen said. “I
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Alabama State Senator Matt Woods (R – Jasper) recently presented Parker Miles, a rising 11th grader at Jasper High School, with a Senate resolution recognizing his achievement of the Eagle Scout rank – one of the highest honors in Scouting. Parker, a member of BSA
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The City of Jasper, in partnership with Jasper Main Street, the Walker County Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, invites the community to join us for a special America 250 celebration on Thursday, June 11, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM outside the Jasper Civic Center. This family-friendly event will celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary by
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community members, law enforcement officers, and public officials gathered on May 15 at the Walker County Courthouse Square in Jasper for the Walker County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 7 Police Officer Memorial. Held during National Police Week, the ceremony served as a time of remembrance for
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