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Setting the record straight on IVF

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Over the weekend, several members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus were targeted by ads claiming that their votes to reinstate IVF treatments to families in Alabama will protect those who intentionally cause the death of an unborn child. These ads are mischaracterizing the legislation... Read More.

Life 101: Ol’ Buddy and the bank

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We have a little mutt we call Ol’ Buddy.  We inherited him from Jilda’s mom Ruby, when she passed away.  Ruby actually named him Baby but there’s no way I would ever own a dog-named Baby. I was convinced that with a name like Baby he would have... Read More.

Protecting children and families

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Greetings from Montgomery, as I write this article after a long day in the State House. This week reminded me that one of my biggest responsibilities as a legislator is to protect the children and families of Alabama. Week three saw several bills pass... Read More.

Primary Election Day

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This coming Tuesday, March 5, is Primary Election Day in Alabama. Your vote next week is probably as important this Tuesday as it will be in the November general election because winning the Republican nomination for a statewide position in Alabama is tantamount to election. We have an early primary election... Read More.

Commission chair candidates talk finances, trash

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CARBON HILL — Candidates for Walker County Commission Chairman spent the majority of their time during a recent forum at the Walter Myers American Legion Post 101 in Carbon Hill speaking on the county’s finances and solid waste department.  Incumbent Steve Miller as well as... Read More.

Jasper holds off Scottsboro to capture first State Championship

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 BIRMINGHAM – Jasper High School made a series of clutch plays in the fourth quarter to win its first AHSAA girls’ basketball state championship, beating Scottsboro 48-44 in Saturday’s Class 5A championship game at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena.     Tournament MVP Mia Hollinsworth gave Jasper (31-4), coached... Read More.

Jasper dominates in Final 4 win

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BIRMINGHAM – Jasper High School had never played in the AHSAA State Finals at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena before Wednesday night. Nobody could tell. Jasper scored the game’s first 14 points, and Mia Hollingsworth made six 3-pointers, all in the first half, as the Vikings rolled to a... Read More.

Bevill State hires former MLB player as baseball coach

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Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Woodard as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Baseball Team. A native of Hartselle, Alabama, Woodard’s exceptional journey from high school championships to Major League Baseball sets the stage for... Read More.

Jasper Rotary hosting 13th annual Trivia Night

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The Rotary Club of Jasper’s 13th annual Trivia Night is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at the Jasper Civic Center with the club now accepting teams for the event.  Trivia Night is the Rotary Club of Jasper’s largest fundraiser each year. Proceeds from the event... Read More.

Life 101: Power Outage

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We camped this week without ever leaving home.  On Friday night a front moved through, trees were swaying like barmaids listening to Elvis on the jukebox and soon the power went out. Living where we live, I have Alabama power on speed dial, and our... Read More.

AU Raptor Center visits Maddox students

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Maddox Intermediate School in Jasper hosted the Auburn University Raptor Center for an educational program on Friday afternoon. Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) sponsored the event that had students learn about the different types of raptor birds, their habitats and their effect on the ecology of... Read More.