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Budding Artist Exhibit Returns to Celebrate Young Artists Across Walker County

Community, Events

The Walker County Arts Alliance is proud to present the return of the Budding Artist Exhibit, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of student artists from across Walker County. The exhibit is open to elementary, middle, and high school students working in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and […]

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Walker County to Host County-wide Community Cleanup Day on April 11

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Walker County residents are invited to take part in the Walker County Community Cleanup Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11, in partnership with Alabama People Against a Littered State (ALPALS). The county-wide effort encourages volunteers to help clean up roadsides and public areas across Walker

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Meadows Shares Message of Perseverance with Jasper Students

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Staff Sergeant Matthew Meadows, a Jasper native and member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” recently spoke to students from Jasper High School and Jasper Junior High School about perseverance, mentorship, and finding purpose. Meadows, a 2014 graduate of Walker High School, returned

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Author Gin Phillips visits Jasper Public Library to Discuss New Novel

Community, Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Readers gathered at the Jasper Public Library last week for an evening with bestselling Alabama author Gin Phillips, who visited Jasper to discuss her newest novel, Ruby Falls. Phillips spoke about the inspiration behind the new book, her ties to the Walker County area, and the research that shaped

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Jasper Main Street Partnership Adds 100+ Trees Across Downtown

City News, Community

JASPER, Ala. — Jasper Main Street announced today the completion of its two-year Urban Tree Planting Initiative, which brought more than 100 new trees to Downtown Jasper. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between Jasper Main Street, the City of Jasper, and support from the USDA Forest Service, along with local investment.  Together,

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