Jasper race team at World of Wheels

Jasper-based Evans Motorsports has cars on display at the 53rd annual World of Wheels event being held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center this weekend.  Hunter Evans and Austin Evans, brothers from Jasper, will be on hand at the event and have their cars on... Read More.

WCCT Rising Star: Karleigh Jackson

We are excited to announce the Walker County Center of Technology’s Rising Star for the month of  October is Karleigh Jackson. Karleigh is a junior from Jasper High School and is currently in the Walker County Center of Technology Cosmetology program taught by Tomeka Woods. She is... Read More.

Jasper student nominated to attend USAFA

HALEYVILLE — Congressman Robert Aderholt announced earlier this week that he has nominated a Jasper student from the Fourth Congressional District to attend the United States Air Force Academy. Alexander Price Wilson of Jasper, who is a student at Jasper High School,  has been nominated... Read More.

Reed renamed to GOPAC Legislative Leaders Board

ARLINGTON, VA – Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, has been reelected to serve on the GOPAC Legislative Leaders Advisory Board for 2024. GOPAC is the Republican Party’s premier center for electing and educating a new generation of Republican leaders.... Read More.

Bama fans should not hit the panic button

Don’t panic. That’s what I have to say to any of my fellow Alabama fans who are feeling a bit too uneasy about recent developments for Crimson Tide football. Upon hearing of Nick Saban’s retirement two weeks ago, I will admit I did panic.... Read More.

Jasper City Schools offering free, adult English classes

From Thursday, Jan. 25 through Thursday, May 2, Jasper City Schools is offering free community English classes to adult learners on Mondays and Thursdays.  The classes will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m., on the days that JCS schools are in session.  The classes for adult learners... Read More.

Carl Elliott Institute application at BSCC now open 

The Carl Elliott Institute is a civic-minded, professional development program that creates leaders for the next generation who understand and strive to play a significant role in their community’s development. The program is designed for students who have the talents, skills, and desire to help... Read More.

Longtime radio voice returning to local radio

Brett Elmore, President and General Manager of Country Legends 88.5 FM, announced today that longtime local radio personality Barry Patilla would be returning to the station to handle afternoon drive during the week. Patilla has been absent from the local radio scene for eleven years... Read More.