Milestones

State and Local Officials Celebrate Opening of Reconstructed Bridge in Jasper

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Monday, August 26, Governor Kay Ivey visited Jasper for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly completed SR-5 bridge over US-78A (SR-69), commonly known as the 9th Avenue bridge. The event marked the opening of a key infrastructure project aimed at enhancing mobility, safety, and […]

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Capstone Health: Top 2024 Community Health Center Quality Awardee in the Nation

Capstone Health receives recognition as one of the Top 2024 Community Health Center Quality and Public Health Champion awardees in the nation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced the Top 10% of health centers receiving Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges for their

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Health Connect America Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Jasper Office

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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Jasper Main Street Projects Awarded State-Wide Recognition at Main Street Alabama Conference

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,

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Cordova Breaks Ground on Major Pipeline Replacement Project

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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Walker County District Judge Henry Allred Honored for Outstanding Service

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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Logan Cooner Clinches the Top Spot at Tuscaloosa Hot Hundred Bike Race

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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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Defense Munitions Proving Ground in Walker County

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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