Events

Jasper Herb Society to Host 14th Annual Herb Day This Saturday at The Plantique

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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Walker County Bama Club to Honor William Haig Wright II at the 38th Annual Bama Scramble

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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Walker County Arts Alliance to Host Closing Reception for 2025 Budding Artist Exhibit

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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Hydock Presents “Soldiers in Hoop Skirts” at Jasper Public Library

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 Nursing Program Partners with DCH Health System for Progressive CPR Simulation

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

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Bankhead House and Heritage Center Unveils 2025 “Under the Stars” Schedule

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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Greg Byrne Headlines Black Warrior Council’s 13th Annual Scouting Luncheon

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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