Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton If you’re craving something flavorful and fresh off the grill, Sakura Asian Cuisine in Jasper has just the thing. Sakura’s Hibachi Steak is a go-to favorite for steak lovers, featuring tender, juicy bites of strip steak grilled hibachi-style and served with sautéed vegetables that add […]
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Main Street Alabama is thrilled to announce the winners of its Bright Ideas State Regionals competition, a grant award program powered by AL Spark—an initiative created to energize existing businesses in designated communities across the state with funding provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Five winning businesses, including three regional and two “Wild Card”
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Fifteen years ago, Toka Harris walked into Ladybug’s Bakery and Deli for lunch and left with a new direction for her life. At the time, she was working at Walmart and looking for a way to spend more time with her daughter. On a whim,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill It started with a Facebook post and a generous gesture. Nine years ago, Heather Hood was substitute teaching in Walker County when a fellow educator reached out because a few of her students couldn’t afford dresses for prom. Hood, who had experience in pageants, was
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The quesabirria at Los Reyes Mexican Grill is a flavorful and satisfying option for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine. The quesabirria plate features three crispy, cheese-stuffed quesadillas loaded with tender, slow-cooked birria beef. Each one is prepared to perfection, then served alongside a generous helping
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (March 25, 2025) – When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit. The photo – showing Fancy, Ammons’ Boykin spaniel, carrying a pheasant during a pheasant shoot sponsored by the Central Alabama Shooting Dog Association (CASDA)
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter Between homework, sports, club meetings, and after-school jobs, students are often booked solid, and teachers are just as busy keeping up with lessons, grading, and extracurriculars. So when Spring Break rolls around, it’s a well-earned chance for students and educators
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Looking for a summer camp that offers more than just time outdoors? Camp McDowell is now registering for its 2025 season! Located along Clear Creek in Winston County, Alabama, Camp McDowell has long been a place where campers make lifelong friends, grow in their faith,
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Words by Cooper Kirkpatrick | Image by Ryan McGill Pamela Brown was one of the most influential figures at Jasper High School—then known as Walker High School—in the mid to late 2000s. Many of her former students recall how she created a welcoming space for those who didn’t always fit in elsewhere or struggled to
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Al Blanton Carson Hyche isn’t the kind of young man who waits for life to slow down. He meets challenges head-on, whether it’s balancing a packed schedule, helping care for his family, or preparing to serve his country. The Jasper High School senior’s days
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