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Editor’s note: The following is a Letter from the Community submitted by Parrish resident Ryan Cagle. Letters from the Community may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by private message on The Community Journal Facebook page. It has been a week since the... Read More.

Jasper pharmacist speaks in support of FAIR Meds Act

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives Insurance Committee on Wednesday, March 6, gave a unanimous favorable vote to HB238, the FAIR Meds Act, sending it back to the full House.  The bill proposes to ensure fair reimbursement for Alabama pharmacies, safeguard access to pharmacy... Read More.

JPD holds traffic incident training

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Jasper Police Department hosted Traffic Incident Management training on Thursday. The class connects police, fire, EMS, wrecker services and all others who are involved when a traffic incident occurs. It is designed to improve communications between the different entities, ensure safety of all on... Read More.

BSCC announces duel enrollment ambassador program

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Bevill State Community College is pleased to announce the application for the BSCC Dual Enrollment Student Ambassador Program is now open. Bevill State Community College considers all of its students instrumental in sharing the opportunities of BSCC Dual Enrollment with their peers and others.... Read More.

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.