Milestones

Dr. Kimberly Ennis Recognized Among Top 50 Women Leaders of Alabama for 2024

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Levi Sanford, courtesy of Kim Ennis Dr. Kimberly Ennis, founder and CEO of KME Consulting Group LLC, has been named one of Women We Admire‘s Top 50 Women Leaders of Alabama for 2024. Women We Admire is a distinguished membership organization recognizing and celebrating accomplished women leaders […]

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Jasper Main Street Hosts Open House for New Office and Welcome Center

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis On Tuesday, November 19, Jasper Main Street welcomed community members to an Open House at its newly renovated office, located at 311 18th Street West in downtown Jasper. The historic building, originally constructed in 1903 as Jasper’s first hospital, and most

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Walker County Development Authority Breaks Ground on Heritage Industrial Park Site Development

The Walker County Economic & Industrial Development Authority, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, Representative Matt Woods (R-Jasper), Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) and Chairman of the Walker County Commission, Steve Miller coordinated a groundbreaking ceremony to launch site development efforts at the new Heritage Industrial Park in Walker County.

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Bevill State Community College Welcomes Bobby Daniels as New Head Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director

Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Daniels as the new Head Coach for the Lady Bears volleyball team on the Fayette Campus and as Associate Athletic Director. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in coaching, including 20 years in volleyball, Coach Daniels brings extensive experience and dedication

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Jasper Main Street Opens New Office and Future Welcome Center in Historic Building on 4th Avenue South

Jasper Main Street is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic white brick building at 311 18th Street West (the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street West), which will now serve as the new home for the Jasper Main Street offices. The organization invites the community to an Open House on Tuesday, November

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Walker County Arts Alliance Welcomes New Executive Director, Katharine “Kat” Murray

The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Katharine “Kat” Murray as the new Executive Director. Kat brings a wealth of experience in the arts, a passion for community engagement, and a dedication to fostering creativity throughout Walker County. Kat holds an MFA in Studio Art from the University of

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Mary Ellis Owens Named Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Mary Ellis Owens, a senior at Sumiton Christian School, was recently named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County. The Distinguished Young Women of Walker County program is part of a national scholarship initiative that rewards academic achievement, leadership, and talent in young women.

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