Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill For nearly 20 years, Jasper and the surrounding communities turned to Winfield Equipment Rentals when they needed the right heavy equipment tools for the job. In June 2023, the name changed, but the faces behind the counter and the commitment to local customers stayed the […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne was the special guest at the Black Warrior Council’s 13th Annual E.A. “Larry” Drummond Lifetime Scouting Achievement Award Luncheon, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Jasper Civic Center. With over 30 years in sports administration,
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is joined by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter in support of HB 363- a ban on foreign national influence in Alabama elections. HB 363, sponsored by Representative James Lomax, would ban foreign nationals and foreign corporations from directly or indirectly donating to political candidates or political
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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) and the Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) are proud to announce the opening of a WCDA satellite office on the Sumiton Campus of Bevill State Community College. This strategic partnership underscores the critical role of workforce development and industrial recruitment in Walker County, a region positioned for significant growth due
Over the past few decades, so much about daily life in our nation has changed, especially for teenagers and children. Young people are dealing with so many new challenges and fears that are affecting their mental health. Unfortunately, being a victim of a school shooting has become a real fear for many of our students.
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Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative Secretaries of State urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This repeal would cut government fees and red tape for small business owners across the United States. “The CTA is a classic example of the disastrous policies
Words and Images by Nick Rizzo On Tuesday, February 11, the Walker Area Community Foundation hosted a meet-and-greet with Dana Hall McCain, state director for Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). McCain, who is based in Dothan, Ala., says she has been traveling across north and west Alabama this quarter to connect with residents and “know every
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Map Room at the Walker County Revenue Commission Office is responsible for maintaining accurate property records. The Map Room staff maintains Walker County’s property tax maps by processing deeds, plats, and legal documents daily. Their work ensures records remain precise for taxpayers, attorneys, and
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Images by Ryan McGill Meet the Visual Artists ExhibitionFebruary 10th – March 24th, 2025Closing Reception: March 20th, 6-8 pm Location: Walker County Arts Alliance, 1500 Indiana Ave., Jasper, AL 35501 Walker County Arts Alliance’s newest exhibit, Meet the Visual Artists, runs through March 24, 2025. The show features the work of visual artists Hannah Lewis and Kat
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis, and courtesy of the Duer Family At 91 years old, William “Bill” Duer has slowed down, but only a little. A t-shirt hanging on the wall of his room at Water Oak Villa, the Jasper-based assisted living facility where he now
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