SEC Network’s TrueSouth Wraps Filming in Jasper
“This is a nostalgic place for a lot of locals,” – Brown’s Deli Manager Nikki Quillin
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Milestones
Teresa Bradford Retires from Dora High School
I’ve always preached to these kids that you do not have to have a four-year degree. I have helped them research career options and encouraged them to pursue their passions. The most important thing has always been that my students know their options.” – Teresa Bradford
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United Way of Central Alabama Breaks Ground on Centennial Park in Jasper
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Tuesday, May 21, marked a significant milestone for the Jasper community as United Way of Central Alabama hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park. This project is part of United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Parks initiative, which aims to celebrate the organization’s century-long
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Dr. Emily Rasberry Named Outstanding Faculty Member at Bevill State – Sumiton
“As a person with a disability, I have always wanted to help others reach their goals the way so many have helped me get where I am today. When I came to Bevill State in 2007, I found that I loved working with community college students as I was able to help students not only
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Sophie Shadix Wins Jasper Junior High School Poetry Competition
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Jasper Junior High School seventh grader Sophie Shadix recently won the school’s student poetry competition. Sophie’s winning poem, “Artistry,” explores the creative process and emotional journey of creating art. When asked about her process for writing the poem, Sophie said, “At first, I was overthinking
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Lia Beth Azbell Takes Home the Gold at Skills USA
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Lia Beth Azbell recently took home the gold at Skills USA, becoming the state champion in cosmetology and earning a $2000 scholarship prize. Skills USA is a gathering of trade schools that allows students to compete in their respective trades and earn scholarship money. Though
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Johnson Signs with Wallace State Tennis
“I’m looking forward to hitting with the players there and continuing to improve. I like the area, and I like the coach and the players. They’ve got a great lineup there, and it’s an awesome opportunity to be on the team.” – William Johnson
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Jasper Main Street Hosts Main Street Directors from Across the Country
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On Monday, May 6, Jasper Main Street welcomed Main Street directors from across the United States. This visit was a part of the ongoing 2024 Main Street Now Convention, centered this year in Birmingham, Alabama. Main Street Now, the largest national conference of its kind,
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Local Sisters Win Big at Alabama Senior Olympics
“And you make it as easy or as hard as you want to, depending on how much you want to move. I’ve played every sport imaginable, and pickleball is just so addictive!” – Brenda Williams
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