Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community members, law enforcement officers, and public officials gathered on May 15 at the Walker County Courthouse Square in Jasper for the Walker County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 7 Police Officer Memorial. Held during National Police Week, the ceremony served as a time of remembrance for […]

Free live music and festival fun will return to the heart of downtown Jasper this fall as the 2026 Metal Central Foothills Festival takes place Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, 2026. The annual festival will once again bring two days of live music, food, vendors, family friendly activities, and community celebration to downtown Jasper. This

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Walker County Humane Society is inviting golfers to tee off for a good cause during its 10th Annual Humane Society Golf Tournament, benefiting the organization’s ongoing work to care for animals in Walker County. This year’s tournament will be held at Musgrove Country Club,

Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Cordova will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the April 27, 2011, tornado with a Community Day of Service on Monday, April 27, 2026. The event is designed as both a time of remembrance and a day of action, honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton The Jasper Lions Club will host a Foster and Adoptive Family Resource Event on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Jasper Civic Center. The event is designed to connect foster and adoptive families with local organizations, support services and one another.

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper Herb Society will host its 15th annual Herb Day fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 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

The Walker County Arts Alliance is proud to present the return of the Budding Artist Exhibit, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of student artists from across Walker County. The exhibit is open to elementary, middle, and high school students working in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and