Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Carl Elliott Regional Library – Jasper Public Library hosted a full house on Thursday, April 10, as acclaimed storyteller Dolores Hydock presented Soldiers in Hoop Skirts: Nurses, Spies, and Other Fighting Women of the Civil War. The event was part of the library’s adult programming series and […]
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Bevill State Community College is proud to announce a successful collaboration between its Sumiton campus nursing faculty and clinical partner DCH Health System to deliver a hands-on, progressive CPR simulation designed to enhance nursing students’ readiness for real-world emergency response. The simulation event, held on March 18, 2025, provided an immersive training experience for students
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Bankhead House and Heritage Center is once again bringing excitement to the summer with the annual Under the Stars series. This beloved event series offers a lineup of free concerts and a special movie night, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together throughout
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On Friday, April 4, 2025, Bevill State Community College hosted the third Bevill MAP: Making A Path event for high schools in the area. Bevill MAP: Making A Path was held on the Bevill State Fayette Campus located at 2631 Temple Avenue N., Fayette, Alabama from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event was attended by over 550 students from
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne was the special guest at the Black Warrior Council’s 13th Annual E.A. “Larry” Drummond Lifetime Scouting Achievement Award Luncheon, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Jasper Civic Center. With over 30 years in sports administration,
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The Southern Museum of Flight proudly presents “Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly,” a One-Man Stage Play by author, actor, and US Army veteran J. Leon Pridgen. The play tells the life story of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen. Davis spent more than 35 years in the military
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Alabama FWB Children’s Home The Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home is hosting its 4th annual Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The event will start with the 5K at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Run
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Words and Images by Nick Rizzo On Tuesday, February 11, the Walker Area Community Foundation hosted a meet-and-greet with Dana Hall McCain, state director for Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). McCain, who is based in Dothan, Ala., says she has been traveling across north and west Alabama this quarter to connect with residents and “know every
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The Kiwanis Club of Jasper is kicking off 2025 with two major fundraisers to support programs for children, youth, and individuals with disabilities in Walker County. The club will host its annual pancake breakfast at the Bevill State Community College cafeteria in Jasper on Saturday,
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of the Tedford Family The Jasper community is coming together to support one of its own with a special Baseball Alumni Game fundraiser on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Jasper High School Baseball Field. Hosted in partnership with Jasper
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