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Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center Announces Expansion Project

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton A ceremony was held on Thursday, April 16, to announce an expansion project for the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center. Local leaders say this project will strengthen services for child victims of abuse and neglect while creating a more supportive environment for care and healing. […]

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City of Jasper Plans $125,000 Contribution to Support Addition at Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center

JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper plans to provide a $125,000 contribution to support an upcoming addition to the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC), reinforcing the City’s commitment to protecting and serving the most vulnerable members of the community. The funding was proposed by Mayor Josh Gates and introduced for consideration by the Jasper City

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Jasper Main Street Celebrates Grand Opening of Jasper Welcome Center and Museum

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper Welcome Center and Museum officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 31, with a community celebration that highlighted both the history of the project and the role the facility is expected to play in Jasper’s future. Hosted by Jasper Main Street, the grand opening brought together

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City of Jasper Receives ALM Silver Risk Management Award

CITY OF JASPER RECEIVES ALM SILVER RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper has been recognized with the Silver Risk Management Award from the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), honoring the city’s commitment to workplace safety, responsible operations, and effective risk management practices. The award is presented through ALM’s

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Jasper Main Street Hosts “Discover Jasper” Event in Montgomery

Jasper Main Street hosted the “Discover Jasper” event on Tuesday, February 24, in Montgomery, offering an opportunity to highlight the community’s vision and future opportunities to state leadership and key stakeholders. The event featured remarks from Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed and Senator Matt Woods, who spoke about the importance of workforce readiness, collaboration,

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Jasper Main Street Partnership Adds 100+ Trees Across Downtown

JASPER, Ala. — Jasper Main Street announced today the completion of its two-year Urban Tree Planting Initiative, which brought more than 100 new trees to Downtown Jasper. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between Jasper Main Street, the City of Jasper, and support from the USDA Forest Service, along with local investment.  Together,

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City of Jasper Announces Participation in “Live Locally Alabama” Campaign

Cover image by Ryan McGill The City of Jasper is proud to announce its participation in Live Locally Alabama, a quality-of-life campaign led by the Alabama League of Municipalities that highlights the important role local communities play in making Alabama a great place to live, work, build a life, and enjoy a strong sense of place.

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City of Jasper Launches New Community Calendar as a Central Resource for Residents and Visitors

Cover Image by Justin Hunter The City of Jasper is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Calendar, a centralized, public resource designed to showcase the many events, activities, and opportunities taking place throughout the community. The calendar is now live and can be accessed at: jaspercity.com/events This online tool is intended to serve residents,

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City of Jasper Introduces Homelessness Response Steering Committee

JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper formally introduced the members of its Homelessness Response Steering Committee during the Jasper City Council meeting on Tuesday morning. The formation of this committee marks an important step forward in the implementation of the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework presented to Council earlier this year. The Steering Committee will play

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