Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Capstone Health celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic in Nauvoo on July 18, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders, elected officials, and community members. The new facility replaces the organization’s previous location inside a converted food bank. Capstone CEO David […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis From fireworks to family fun, local groups are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way. Here’s a roundup of Independence Day events happening in and around Walker County this week. All listed events are open to the public and free to attend unless otherwise noted.
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Community members were invited to take a break, grab a snack, and learn something new during a “Snack and Stroll” event, held June 18 at Jasper Mall. Hosted by Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) Prevention Services in partnership with Jasper Mall, the event featured more than 20 organizations offering information, resources, and support –
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Jenny Lynn Davis and courtesy of Matt Woods Paper Places Book Shop in Jasper welcomed a special guest on Saturday, June 14. 14-year-old Charlie Owens held his first book signing for his debut children’s book, The Adventures of Charlie: Delighting in Differences. Charlie, a student at Jasper
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Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its third annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday, June 14. The event commemorates a significant day in American history. Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865,
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Camp COOL will host its summer fundraiser, the COOL Kids 5K + Car Wash, on Friday, June 28 at Gamble Park in Jasper. The event raises money for Camp COOL, a local nonprofit that provides a free summer camp experience for children and young adults with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. The morning will be full of family-friendly
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Words by Reagan Young | Cover Images courtesy of Diamond Rio and Gavin DeGraw | Image by Justin Hunter The highly anticipated Foothills Festival returns to downtown Jasper on September 13–14, with headliners Diamond Rio and Gavin DeGraw set to deliver a weekend of outstanding music and community spirit. Each year, the Foothills Festival draws
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Alfa Insurance – Knighton-Hayes Agency is celebrating its recent move to downtown Jasper with a Customer Appreciation event and Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Now located at 102 19th Street East, Suite 100, the agency, led by Luke Knighton and Chad
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, community members gathered in downtown Jasper to honor the lives and legacies of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony brought together local officials, officers from across the region, and
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton A Juneteenth celebration is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. James CME Church, located at 49 Stevens Street in Cordova. The event will feature music, games, food trucks, and local vendors, with free vendor space available. Organizer
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