Milestones

Curry Teen Creates Meaningful Platform for Those Impacted by Childhood Trauma

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Justin Hunter Curry’s Ava Esch has participated in pageants for most of her life, but what started as a way to have fun and meet new people has become much more significant. The 14-year-old recently competed in the Miss Walker County Outstanding Teen pageant and shared her

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Drew Bentley Joins Tim Ferguson at Edward Jones Investments in Jasper

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Edward Jones Investments on Airport Road in Jasper recently welcomed Drew Bentley as their newest Financial Advisor, joining the team alongside experienced advisor Tim Ferguson. Before joining Edward Jones, Drew worked in the Environmental Testing Laboratory at Jasper’s McGehee Engineering. While his previous career path

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Jasper City Students Recognized for Perfect Scores on State Testing

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter and Courtesy of Jasper City Schools During the Jasper City Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 28, several students were recognized for receiving perfect scores on individual sections of the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) exam given in the 2022-2023 school year. ACAP is

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