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Bevill State Hosts STEM Explorers: Drones and Robotics Day for 5th and 6th Graders

Walker County, AL – Bevill State Community College successfully hosted the STEM Explorers: Drones & Robotics Day on September 21, 2024, welcoming approximately 40 students from Walker County Schools, Jasper City Schools, and Sumiton Christian School. Funded by the STEM22 grant, the goal of this hands-on event was to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, […]

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Bernard’s Store for Men Celebrates 75 Years

Community, Events, Milestones

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Bernard’s Store for Men Bernard’s Store for Men in downtown Jasper is marking its 75th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, they’re hosting a special two-day event! Join the festivities on Friday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday,

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Fall Festival Fun: A Guide to Upcoming Community Celebrations in and around Walker County

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill With fall just around the corner, Walker County and the surrounding areas are preparing for a season full of local festivals that promise fun for the whole family. Each event offers its own unique mix of food, music, and entertainment, making it easy to find

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This Week in Walker County (September 16 – 22, 2024)

Community, Events

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This week in Walker County, support local businesses and celebrate the upcoming fall season! View all the event details below: Wednesday, September 18 When: 6:30 PM Where: Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza | 315 19th Street West, Jasper, ALL 35501 Show up and show

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Rough Cut Men’s Dinner Set for Sept. 21 at Hope House Church

Community, Events, Faith

Pictured (L-R): Greg Shubert and Thomas Martin. Photo by Al Blanton Walker County men are invited to join speaker David Dusek to celebrate faith and brotherhood On September 21, 2024, Hope House Church in Jasper, Ala., will hold the Rough Cut Men’s Dinner, an event aiming to build up the “unbreakable bonds of battle-ready brotherhood.”

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EASI Trail Ride Fundraiser Set fo September 20-22

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Equine Assisting Special Individuals (EASI) Trail Ride will be held from September 20 to 22, 2024, at Faye Whittemore Farms in Jasper, Alabama. This event is open to riders of all ages and skill levels, with weekend and day ride options available. Participants are

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This Week in Walker County (September 9-16, 2024)

Community, Events

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter With the Foothills Festival coming up this weekend, the festivities are already ramping up! Enjoy live music, themed trivia, local business pop-ups and events, and all the Foothills festivities this week in Walker County! Thursday, September 12 When: 7 PMWhere: The Pie Factory of Jasper

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Main Street Music Crawl to Bring Extra Entertainment to Foothills Festival Weekend

City News, Community, Events

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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Upcoming Youth Programs at the Jasper Public Library

Community, Events

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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This Week in Walker County (September 2 – 9, 2024)

Community, Events

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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Bevill State Hosts STEM Explorers: Drones and Robotics Day for 5th and 6th Graders

Bernard’s Store for Men Celebrates 75 Years

Fall Festival Fun: A Guide to Upcoming Community Celebrations in and around Walker County

This Week in Walker County (September 16 – 22, 2024)

Rough Cut Men’s Dinner Set for Sept. 21 at Hope House Church

EASI Trail Ride Fundraiser Set fo September 20-22

This Week in Walker County (September 9-16, 2024)

Main Street Music Crawl to Bring Extra Entertainment to Foothills Festival Weekend

Upcoming Youth Programs at the Jasper Public Library

This Week in Walker County (September 2 – 9, 2024)

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