Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Capstone Health celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic in Nauvoo on July 18, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders, elected officials, and community members. The new facility replaces the organization’s previous location inside a converted food bank. Capstone CEO David […]
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper City Council held its regular third Tuesday meeting this morning inside the newly renovated Sherer Auditorium, now serving as the city’s updated City Hall. The opening meeting in the new space was the latest milestone in a project years in the making. Originally built in 1938
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Jasper High School rising seniors Katie Adams and Prestley Skelton have been selected to represent Alabama at Girls Nation, a prestigious program hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. The week-long Girls Nation program, held each July in Washington, D.C., brings together two delegates from each
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County Lake is set to see its most transformative improvements in decades. State and local leaders gathered at the lake on Thursday, June 5, to announce a series of changes aimed at making the lake a more accessible and family-friendly destination for outdoor recreation.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Patrick Darwin has been named the new principal of Jasper High School, effective at the start of the 2025–2026 school year. A longtime member of the school’s faculty and leadership team, Darwin steps into the role with a focus on building strong relationships, supporting students,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Napoles Barber Shop 2 is sporting a fresh new look. The family-owned shop recently underwent a full remodel, adding new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and top-of-the-line barbering chairs at each station. The number of stations was also expanded, from eight (including one child-sized setup)
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Words by Reagan Young | Images by Justin Hunter and courtesy of Marilyn Sanders For 50 years, the Marilyn Sanders Performing Arts Center (MSPAC) has provided high-quality dance education to the Walker County community and instilled lasting confidence in its students. Since 1975, MSPAC has seen perm hairstyles come and go, record players replaced by
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill After 27 years of service in Jasper, with 11 of them at its current location, UPS Store #3551 has a fresh new look. Owner Jeff Graham, who has led the Jasper location of UPS for 23 years, recently oversaw a full interior renovation, part of
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Two Bevill State Community College (BSCC) students are among the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. Simon Smith, GPA: 3.8, Hometown: Millport, AL (BSCC Fayette Campus), and Trent Credille, GPA: 4.0, Hometown: Hamilton, AL (BSCC Hamilton Campus) were honored for this accomplishment during the Annual All-Alabama Community College Academic Team Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 11, 2025, in
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On March 8, members of the community gathered at The Trace Church in Jasper to celebrate a milestone moment for members of a local scouting troop. Karmen Luts, Brenda Sellers, and Kendra Williams became the troop’s first female Eagle Scouts, joining the ranks of those who have demonstrated
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