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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.

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 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

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

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

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter In downtown Jasper sits a yard full of old cars, appliances, and aluminum cans. The place might look a bit intimidating–some might say they have no clue what it’s for–but what goes on here is not only good for business, it’s good for the environment.

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Brothers Bo and Blake Meacham grew up in the small community of Boldo among a close-knit group of family and friends. Upon graduating high school, the brothers took different approaches to their careers. Blake went straight to work in the construction industry, learning the basics

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to participate in a multistate roundtable discussion on election policy, discuss important policy initiatives with Alabama Senators Britt and Tuberville, and attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Conference. Congressman Brian Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the United States House of Representatives