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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Orange Beach, AL — The aromas of fresh Gulf seafood and sizzling culinary creativity filled the air at The Wharf in Orange Beach as Sweet Grown Alabama hosted the 10th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 5. The milestone event brought together four of Alabama’s top chef teams to showcase their talents and battle for the
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper Herb Society will host its 14th annual Herb Day fundraiser this Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Plantique. This family-friendly event will include herbal refreshments, handcrafted products, recipes, and advice from members of the Herb Society and The Plantique staff. A portion
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Cover Image by Ryan McGill The Walker County Bama Club is proud to present the 2025 Bama Scramble golf tournament in honor of William Haig Wright II. A dedicated alumnus of The University of Alabama (Class of 1982) and a pillar of the Walker County community, Haig was known for his unwavering commitment to education,
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The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will host a closing reception for the 2025 Budding Artist Exhibit on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WCAA Gallery on the Bevill State Community College campus in Jasper. The Budding Artist Exhibit highlights the creativity of student artists from across Walker County and surrounding areas. Artwork
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and Ryan McGill Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC) has announced the return of its annual golf scramble, set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper. First held in 1982, the tournament serves as the organization’s primary annual fundraiser. “Our annual
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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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