Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Get ready for an exciting weekend in Downtown Jasper as the Main Street Music Crawl adds even more live music to the Foothills Festival experience on September 13 and 14. The Main Street Music Crawl, hosted by Jasper Main Street, is made possible by the […]
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images courtesy of the Jasper Public Library Ignite Your Child’s Imagination at the Jasper Public Library! The Jasper Public Library is offering a variety of exciting programs to spark your child’s creativity, boost social skills, and foster a lifelong love for reading! Youth Services Librarian Melanie Aldeen says, “I
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill This week in Walker County, enjoy trivia, music, a community yard sale, and supporting a good cause! View all the event details below: Thursday, September 5 Trivia Night When: 7:30 PM Where: Tallulah Brewing Company | 1804 4th Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501 Get ready
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Ryan McGill The Sumiton Public Library is excited to begin hosting a weekly story hour! Starting Tuesday, September 10, at 3:30 p.m., children ages two to 12 are invited to story hour each week through December 17. During the hour, students will hear a story – chosen
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter There is much to celebrate, support, and enjoy this week in Walker County! Play in a cornhole tournament, enjoy live music and good food, or bring your little pirates and princess for a day of play! Tuesday, August 27 When: 9 AM – 1 PM
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter As the new school year kicks off, weekday activities may be slowing down, but Walker County is still buzzing with community events! This Saturday, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re into live music, writing, or family fun. You can also adopt a pet or meet
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Calling All Young Explorers! Join Bevill State Community College for an exciting day of innovation and discovery at the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bevill State Quad, adjacent to Gamble Park. This event is FREE for 5th and 6th-grade students from Walker County, Jasper City,
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter While the weekdays are now dedicated to returning to the rhythm of schooltime, this weekend in Walker County brings many opportunities to enjoy live music, good food, and city life! Check out all the exciting event details below! Friday, August 16 When: 6 PM Where:
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Construction is underway on Defense Munitions Proving Ground (DMPG), a state-of-the-art munitions testing and training range in Walker County. DMPG is poised to become a cornerstone of national defense and local development, transforming 1,900 acres of reclaimed coal mining land into a new facility that
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of Kelsey West, Daydream Design Co. The newest class of Walker College Foundation scholars had a unique opportunity to gain hands-on financial experience during AlaTrust Credit Union’s Bite of Reality simulation on Tuesday, August 6. The event aimed to provide young people with essential financial literacy skills,
