Looking dazzling
I grew up in Alabama so it can take me five minutes to tell you my name and where I’m from.
I’ll be 59 on my birthday so like a lot of people my age who grew in the rural South, I was born to... Read More.
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Walker County 5th/6th Grade Quiz Bowl
The 2024 5th & 6th grade Walker County Quiz Bowl competition was held on Wednesday.
Winners were:
1st place- Carbon Hill, 2nd place- Curry, 3rd place Oakman and 4th place Bankhead. Jonah Woods from Carbon Hill was named MVP.
The post Walker County 5th/6th Grade... Read More.
Bevill State adds esports at Hamilton campus
Bevill State Community College is excited to announce the introduction of esports to its Hamilton Campus, with plans to commence competitive gaming activities in the upcoming Fall semester.
The introduction of esports at Bevill State’s Hamilton Campus is a testament to the college’s dedication... Read More.
Not there? Then where?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
