Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Health Connect America celebrated the grand re-opening of its Jasper office on Friday, August 23, 2024. Health Connect America (HCA) is a leading provider of comprehensive mental health and social services throughout the southeastern United States. The Jasper office of HCA plays a pivotal role […]
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On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs. The event was sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and University of West Alabama Division of Economic Development and Workforce Development. Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator,
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On August 20, the City of Cordova celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of a natural gas pipeline replacement project aimed at modernizing the city’s aging infrastructure. The project, funded by a $2.8 million grant from the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) program under
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Cover Image by Justin Hunter Walker County District Judge Henry Allred has been recognized for his exceptional service and professional dedication during his tenure as President of the Alabama District Judges Association. This prestigious award was presented at the 2024 Annual Judicial Conference. Judge Allred, who has served as the Presiding District and Juvenile Judge
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images courtesy of Logan Cooner Jasper native Logan Cooner has once again displayed his incredible athleticism and endurance in his latest endeavor, the Tuscaloosa Hot Hundred Bike Race. On July 27, racers and joy riders alike gathered, signing up to ride six different routes throughout Tuscaloosa County, ranging from
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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 Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of Jerry Guthrie Jerry Guthrie has retired after 27 years of serving as the Walker County Revenue Commissioner. His transition from a detective with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office to running for revenue commissioner was prompted by the retirement of former revenue commissioner
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Merideth Buzbee Harris has been appointed as the new assistant principal of Sumiton Middle School, marking a significant milestone in her 24-year career in education. Merideth is well-known for her dedication to student success and her commitment to the community. Merideth’s journey in education began
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Ashlyn Mays recently accepted a Bevill State Community College Cheerleading Scholarship to continue her lifelong, award-winning career. Ashlyn has been cheerleading since she was four years old, earning experience in competition groups, school teams, and ACE All-Star Cheerleading. Ashlyn says that, over the years, cheerleading
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Jasper, Alabama, has taken a significant step in safeguarding infant lives by introducing the seventh Safe Haven Baby Box in the state. Located at the Jasper Fire Department’s Station 1 on 18th Street East, this box provides a secure and anonymous way for parents to
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