JASPER, AL – Collective Soul, Mark Chesnutt, Everclear, Deana Carter, John Waite, and Channing Wilson will bring two nights of free live music to Historic Downtown Jasper during the 2026 Metal Central Foothills Festival, September 11 and 12. The Foothills Festival draws tens of thousands of people to Jasper each year for a weekend filled with […]
JASPER, Ala. – The Walker County Arts Alliance invites the community to celebrate the final evening of 3 1/2 Hours in the Sipsey Wilderness, a solo exhibition by Alabama artist Shannon Bourn, with a Closing Reception on Friday, August 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibition has been on view in the Walker County Arts Alliance Gallery
Capstone Health is hosting their annual Back2School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaways on Friday, July 24 in Parrish, AL and on Saturday, July 25 in Double Springs, AL. The Friday event will be at the old Parrish High School football field from 9:00am – 11:00am. The Saturday event will be at the Double Springs Elementary School from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Both events are FREE and open to children in Walker County, Winston County, and surrounding areas. Children will receive mesh backpacks and
The queens are taking the stage this summer as Athletic Arts Center presents SIX: Teen Edition, the family-friendly adaptation of the international hit musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Performances will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Pam Brown Theatre at Jasper
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Connor Short Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food, music, and family-friendly fun at these local events: Sumiton Church of God Freedom FestKick off the holiday celebrations with an evening of community fun.When: Wednesday, July 1, 7–9 p.m.Where: 50 Hosanna Drive, Sumiton, AL 35148 Town of Oakman Fourth
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Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis The City of Cordova is preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an Independence Day packed with activities for residents and visitors of all ages. The celebration will take place Saturday, July 4, at Indian Head Mill Park, with festivities scheduled from noon until 10 p.m. The event
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The Bridge Educational Philanthropy marked five years of service in Walker County during its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence, recognizing four individuals whose work reflects the organization’s commitment to education, opportunity, and community advancement. The celebration brought together educators, civic leaders, community advocates, and residents
Words and Cover Image by Jenny Lynn Davis | Additional Images courtesy of the Bridges family When Heather Light talks about her sister, Lauren Bridges, she wants people to know more than how Lauren died. Lauren was a mother to Ella. She was a registered nurse before addiction took hold of her life. She was
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Town of Nauvoo will host a full morning of community events on Saturday, June 20, including a car show, a community-wide yard sale, and an America250 flag-raising ceremony. The Nauvoo Fire Department will host the Nauvoo Car Show at Nauvoo Park, located at 603
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The City of Jasper, Jasper Main Street, the Walker County Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County came together on June 11 at the Jasper Civic Center for “Murals, Mules, & Made in America,” Jasper’s local celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The event opened with
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