This Week in Walker County (5/20-5/27)
Kick off your summer with a festival or pop-up shop, do some gaming, enjoy some tacos, and observe Memorial Day locally!
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3 Dishes to Try at Los Reyes
You do not want to miss out on these Los Reyes favorites. Call 205-387-0086 (Jasper) or 205-648-2600 (Sumiton) to place a call-in order or visit one of these Los Reyes locations today!
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Recaps the Victories of the 2024 Alabama Legislative Session
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, recaps the final passage of the Secretary of State’s office 2024 Legislative Agenda on the heels of the Alabama Legislature sine die. “There are five bills that I am especially proud to see signed into Alabama law at the close of this Session,” said Secretary Allen. “Because of these
Beat Summertime Boredom with these Exciting Opportunities for Kids in Jasper
Here’s a roundup of some great local opportunities!
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This Week in Walker County (5/14-5/20)
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn Enjoy live entertainment, a fossil hunt, a pickleball tournament, and a puppy fun day this week in Walker County! Tuesday, May 14 When: 6:30 PM Where: Jasper High School | 1501 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501 Join the Jasper High School Viking Band for an evening of beautiful music, completing
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Rep. Matt Woods Provides Legislative Session Update – May 11, 2024
Nearing the end of the 2024 legislative session, bills to protect the privacy of gun owners, grade public schools fairly, and ensure transparency in higher education funding see final passage. Words by Matt Woods | Image courtesy of Matt Woods We are getting to the closing days of the 2024 legislative session. The budgets are
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Edie Hand: The Pen Behind Women of True Grit
“You never know what greatness is in the people around you, even when they are struggling. So, if we can help people in all different walks of life by showing them these stories and hearing them say, ‘I don’t feel so alone anymore,’ then we have accomplished our goal,” – Edie Hand
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Jasper Main Street Hosts Main Street Directors from Across the Country
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Monday, May 6, Jasper Main Street welcomed Main Street directors from across the United States. This visit was a part of the ongoing 2024 Main Street Now Convention, centered this year in Birmingham, Alabama. Main Street Now, the largest national conference of its kind,
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Applauds the Final Passage of Legislation Cutting Red Tape for Alabama Businesses
HB 230 was signed into law on May 7, 2024, and will become effective on October 1, 2024.
Booming Black Belt Tourism Pumps Billions of Dollars into State’s Economy
“Our organization is dedicated to highlighting outdoor recreational opportunities and working together with our regional partners in providing visitors an immersive experience in our cultural heritage.” – Director of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Pam Swanner
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