Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill, Al Blanton, and Justin Hunter The weather is starting to cool, the leaves are changing colors, and football season is in full swing. It’s fall in the South! Every year, fall brings many opportunities for fun and good times. So, get ready to be in […]
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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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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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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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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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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County hosted its annual breakfast meeting this week, bringing together business leaders, educators, and community partners to celebrate progress and highlight the work being done across the county. Chamber President Linda Lewis opened the program by paying tribute to Walker County’s educators and students.
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Interview by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Diamond Rio The 2025 Metal Central Foothills Festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Jasper, with beloved country band Diamond Rio headlining Friday night. Originally formed in the 1980s as The Tennessee River Boys, the group became Diamond Rio in 1989 and quickly made history with
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Bevill State Community College, in partnership with the Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences (AARR) and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, will host a “Recovery Is Here” community event on Friday, September 26, at the Jasper Civic Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This event is part of a statewide initiative held during National Recovery
Local media specialists Al Blanton and Brack Bradley are teaming up to present a documentary on longtime Walker College basketball coach Glen R. Clem. The documentary, Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town, will premiere on Saturday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. CST at Clem Gym on the campus of Bevill State Community College in Jasper,
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The Adam Bishop Center is gearing up for its first Back to School Bash, and the whole community is invited to join the fun! Set for Friday, August 1 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Adam Bishop Center (1105 7th Avenue, Jasper), the event will offer free school supplies, food, clothing, and more
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