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Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Honors Leaders in Education, Healthcare, and Community Service

Community, Education, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The Bridge Educational Philanthropy marked five years of service in Walker County during its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence, recognizing four individuals whose work reflects the organization’s commitment to education, opportunity, and community advancement. The celebration brought together educators, civic leaders, community advocates, and residents

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Alabama Credit Union Offers Free Financial Literacy Resources for Students, Seniors, and Families

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Alabama Credit Union is making financial literacy more accessible for students, families, and community members through free educational resources, community outreach, and one-on-one financial coaching. The credit union offers a variety of financial education tools designed to help people better understand saving, budgeting, credit, fraud

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Jasper Main Street Launches Trolley on Main to Connect Residents and Visitors With Downtown Jasper

Community

JASPER, ALA. — Jasper Main Street, in partnership with the City of Jasper, is excited to reintroduce Trolley on Main (TOM), a community initiative designed to showcase the history, culture and attractions of Downtown Jasper. Since its launch, TOM has already hosted children from the Sail Summer Camp Program on a historic tour exploring the

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Jasper Celebrates America 250 with “Murals, Mules, & Made in America”

City News, Community, Events

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The City of Jasper, Jasper Main Street, the Walker County Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County came together on June 11 at the Jasper Civic Center for “Murals, Mules, & Made in America,” Jasper’s local celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The event opened with

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Walker County Announces Upcoming America250 Events

Community, Events

WALKER COUNTY, ALA. – Walker County is continuing its participation in the nationwide America250 commemoration with upcoming events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The county launched its America250 celebration in April 2025 with “Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemorations and has continued with initiatives like community cleanups. Additional events are

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