Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Alfa Insurance – Knighton-Hayes Agency is celebrating its recent move to downtown Jasper with a Customer Appreciation event and Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Now located at 102 19th Street East, Suite 100, the agency, led by Luke Knighton and Chad […]
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Words from Bethany Fuller “I live in Arley on 40 acres of forest. The first and last thing I hear each day is birds, maybe it’s a whippoorwill, a mourning dove, or an owl. If I were an animal, I’d be a bird. They’re distant from everything but can see it all. They’re free. I
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, community members gathered in downtown Jasper to honor the lives and legacies of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony brought together local officials, officers from across the region, and
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton A Juneteenth celebration is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. James CME Church, located at 49 Stevens Street in Cordova. The event will feature music, games, food trucks, and local vendors, with free vendor space available. Organizer
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill At The Lake Spa and Wellness isn’t your typical spa, and that’s entirely by design. Located next to Smith Lake Family Care, At The Lake was launched to complement the medical practice, adding a wellness component and a place to indulge in self-care. Owners and
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Orange Beach, AL — The aromas of fresh Gulf seafood and sizzling culinary creativity filled the air at The Wharf in Orange Beach as Sweet Grown Alabama hosted the 10th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 5. The milestone event brought together four of Alabama’s top chef teams to showcase their talents and battle for the
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Tuesday, May 6, the Bankhead House and Heritage Center held an opening reception to unveil Eye of the Needle, a new exhibit showcasing the intricate, hand-stitched artwork of Lisa Frey Crump. Presented by the Walker Area Community Foundation, the exhibit is the culmination of years of preparation,
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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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