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Photos by Christie Aitken/Alabama State Parks The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting online applications at alapark.com/eagle-awards. The deadline to submit nominations […]

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton City leaders, state and local officials, and community members gathered on the morning of November 3 to celebrate the groundbreaking for Cordova’s extensive road improvement project, funded through a $6.4 million federal RAISE Grant. When completed, the project will repair or repave nearly 90 percent

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Nick Rizzo A historic Jasper church building has found new life as a modern event space. Chapel on 4th, located in the former Jasper First Christian Church, officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 20. The building was constructed in 1926 and served

State Representative Greg Barnes announced his re-election campaign for State House District 13 today. The 2026 Republican Primary will be held on May 19.  “I am honored that on election night nearly 70% of voters decided I was the best man to represent them in Montgomery,” said Representative Barnes. “Like President Trump, I am not

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton After more than a decade in the automotive industry, Ryan Mortimer has come full circle, being named floor manager at the dealership where his car sales career first began. Originally from Manchester, Connecticut, Ryan moved to Jasper about twelve years ago and got his start

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is releasing a tutorial video titled, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” aimed at providing support and guidance to Alabama’s small business owners. The tutorial video includes information covering how to efficiently use the Business Services functions of the Secretary of State’s website and Alabama laws and regulations related