Events

Brown Presents “School Spirits” at Jasper Public Library

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Jenny Lynn Davis and Al Blanton The Carl Elliott Regional Library–Jasper Public Library hosted Dr. Alan Brown on Thursday evening, October 9, for a presentation titled School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses. Known for his work collecting and preserving Southern folklore, Dr. Brown shared eerie

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2025 Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival Features Unique Opportunity to See Artists at Work

The fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a unique way for arts enthusiasts to enjoy the work of notable wildlife artists. Five artists – Dirk Walker, Jared Knox, Vaughan Spanjer, Sue Key and Bucky Bowles – will participate in live painting during the free festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Wetumpka. The festival is

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Walker County FCA to Host 6th Annual Golf Scramble at Musgrove Country Club

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Walker County Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host its 6th Annual Golf Scramble on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Musgrove Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., with tee-off scheduled for 12:00 p.m. The four-person scramble will include a box lunch before play begins, and

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Library to Host ‘School Spirits’ Program on Alabama’s Haunted Colleges

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Jasper Public Library will host Dr. Alan Brown’s presentation of School Spirits: Ghost Stories from Alabama’s College Campuses on Thursday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. Known for his work collecting and sharing Southern folklore, Dr. Brown will share chilling tales from campuses across the

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Distinguished Young Women of Walker County Announces 2026 Program Participants

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of DYW – Walker County Since 1958, the Distinguished Young Women program has been helping high school girls discover their strengths and reach their potential. What began nationally as America’s Junior Miss has grown into the largest scholarship program of its kind, offering opportunities for education, leadership,

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