Jasper receives 2nd SEEDS grant
The Jasper Industrial Development Board has been awarded a matching grant through Alabama’s SEEDS program of $85,743.00, the second award given to JIDB from...
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Finding Faith in Flight: Helen Ivey’s ‘Night Pigeons’ inspires readers
Anyone who has ever met Helen Ivey knows she brings her whole heart to everything she does—whether it’s teaching science at Valley Jr. High,...
Bevill State contributes $341.2M to regional economy
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) continues to be a driving force for economic growth and workforce development in Alabama, contributing $341.2 million to the...
Gov. Ivey announces Department of Workforce; Reed assumes helm
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce....
Jasper prayer breakfast set for Tuesday morning
the attached flyer provides details for the third annual Community Prayer Breakfast to be held in Jasper on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Shots fired in west Jasper, suspect in custody
JASPER (TCJ) – One person was transported to the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting in Jasper Friday night.The Jasper Police...
Times have changed
When I was a kid growing up in Walker County, it was a different time. Nobody had air conditioning.On hot summer nights, if...
Alabama DHR addresses increase in EBT fraud, cautions clients against phone scams
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is continuing to receive an increased number of fraud reports throughout the state. DHR continues to process requests...
Celebrate holiday season by visiting ‘Wonderland Under Warrior’ at Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns State Park’s signature cave system transforms into an immersive winter wonderland known as “Wonderland Under Warrior” during the holiday season, and it’s...
Sipsey Heritage Commission hosting annual kayak river race
Sipsey Heritage Commission is hosting The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett Saturday, October 12, 2024. Racers compete in kayaks, canoes, and SUPs to...
Reed announces $128k in grants to Walker County through CAWACO RC&D
State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, today announces the awarding $128,000 in funding for infrastructure and services projects...
