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Forestry Commission urges safety during July 4th celebrations

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Picnics, barbecues and outdoor fun are an important part of Independence Day celebrations for many Alabama families. However, for those who plan to celebrate with cookouts and fireworks, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) encourages extra safety precautions due to the dry conditions across much... Read More.

Independence Day events scheduled across Walker County

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There are quite a few events to celebrate Independence Day scheduled across Walker County over the next several days.  Those events kickoff tonight as the sky above Highway 78 in the Argo community and in Sumiton will be filled with fireworks. Celebrations will continue throughout... Read More.

Africanized Honeybees confirmed in Alabama

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees. ADAI is taking swift action... Read More.

The Bridge hosts 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration

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The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday.  The event commemorates Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865.  The luncheon also honors local residents for their significant... Read More.

Jersey Mike’s coming to Jasper

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According to the Jersey Mike’s Subs corporate website, the sandwich chain will be opening a location in Jasper. The sandwich shop will be located at 1635 Pediatric Drive, Suite #1, which is adjacent to Walmart. The retail space was recently renovated and also houses T-Mobile. The... Read More.

Should UA’s stadium receive a name change to honor Saban?

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​I’ve only been watching college football for a little over a decade, but it seems to me that Bryant-Denny Stadium is one of the more iconic venues in all of American sports. The steel-reinforced concrete and brick behemoth has been the home of the most dominant program in the history of collegiate sports since 1929 and boasts an impressive maximum capacity of 100,077.  It is named... Read More.

27th Nauvoo Car Show draws a crowd

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The 27th annual Nauvoo Car Show brought out vehicle enthusiasts from across the region on Saturday morning. The event, which benefits the Nauvoo Historical Society, is held each year at the Old Harbin Hotel in memory of Gene McDaniel, the founder of the car... Read More.

Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo

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The third annual Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo kicked off Friday night.  The event is being held at the Walker County Fairgrounds off Airport Road in Jasper. It will continue tonight (Saturday, June 15) with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7:30.  There... Read More.