Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Mayor Marion Combs walks around the lobby of Dora City Hall admiring the historic photographs lining the walls. He points to one in particular, a car-lined streetscape filled with storefronts in what is now known as old Dora. “That’s what it looked like when I […]
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Image courtesy of Iris Jarvis Young Jewelers, a multifaceted jewelry business rooted in a long family legacy since 1948, is honored to announce plans for a new two-story flagship location. The building will be constructed on the lot adjacent to the current Young Jewelers. As the business approaches 80 years in downtown Jasper, second- and
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Birmingham Gastroenterology is expanding access to digestive health services in Walker County with the opening of a new clinic location in Jasper. The clinic, located at 1009 7th Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501, within the Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, will be led by board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. William “Billy” Oelsner, who will provide comprehensive GI care
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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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council is now accepting grant applications for projects that strengthen communities across Central Alabama. Local nonprofits, schools, government agencies and community organizations in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties are encouraged to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The application window runs April 1 through June
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (Northwest) is proud to announce the hiring of Melinda Abbott as the organization’s chief financial officer. Abbott brings with her more than two decades of experience in accounting and financial management, along with a deep understanding of why the organization’s
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The Walker County Arts Alliance is proud to present the return of the Budding Artist Exhibit, an annual showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of student artists from across Walker County. The exhibit is open to elementary, middle, and high school students working in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Walker County residents are invited to take part in the Walker County Community Cleanup Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11, in partnership with Alabama People Against a Littered State (ALPALS). The county-wide effort encourages volunteers to help clean up roadsides and public areas across Walker
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Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Walker County residents will have several opportunities to pitch in and help beautify their communities as local cleanup initiatives get underway this April. At its regular meeting on March 16, the Walker County Commission designated April 11, 2026, as Walker County Cleanup Day, recognizing the effort as an
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Bank of Walker County Executive Leadership Team: (L-R) Walker Wilson, President; Tony Sparks, CEO; Mark Wilson Chairman of the Board JASPER, AL – The Board of Directors of Bank of Walker County, a subsidiary of Relations Bancshares, is proud to announce the retirement of Mark B. Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Walker
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