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Smooth start to 2024 legislative session

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Alabama’s 2024 legislative session is underway. Tohelp keep the people of Walker County informed on what is happening, I’m going to continue providing weekly updates to highlight the top issues but to also to include some of the less high profile, but still important things... Read More.

Life 101: Valentine’s Day

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Today is Valentine’s Day.   If you haven’t gotten your honey something sweet, you still have time; be mindful of what you get. I have purchased some unfortunate gifts for my spouse on Valentine’s Day, so I am qualified to speak on this topic.  There are... Read More.

JHS cheer team places nationally

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Jasper High School cheerleaders had a successful run at the UCA National Cheerleading Competition at Disney World in Orlando.  JHS competed in two divisions and finished 4th in the nation in GameDay and 5th in the nation in Traditional. The JV squad also finished 2nd... Read More.

Here comes Gabe!

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Editor’s note: The following is written by Cordova teacher Jared Aaron and was originally posted to his Facebook page on Monday.  “Here comes Gabe!” are words you will hear often in the halls of Cordova High School. The well-worn power chair that gives Gabe the... Read More.

JHS student hosting STEM camp for Eagle Scout project

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Karmen Luts is putting together a science-focused day camp for girls interested in STEM. Luts, a 10th grader at Jasper High School, has been working her way through the scouting ranks, and is currently working to achieve the highest rank, Eagle Scout. “The last rank is... Read More.

Gov. Ivey gives state of the state address

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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday declared during her state of the state address that passing her education savings account (ESA) bill is her top legislative priority. “Passing an education savings account bill that works for families and for Alabama is my number one... Read More.

UAB expert sheds light on new sleep aid trend

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The “sleepy girl mocktail” is the newest sleep aid trend on social media platforms. The mocktail is a mixture of tart cherry juice, magnesium and prebiotic soda. Social media influencers have added this concoction over ice to their bedtime routine, but does it really work? Justin... Read More.

Players to watch in the Alabama House

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The 2024 Legislative Session has begun this week. It can last three and a half months from February 6 to May 20. The Alabama Legislature is a very conservative body. It has super Republican majorities in both the Senate and the House. The Senate is made up of 27 Republicans and a mere 8 Democrats. The... Read More.

Jasper radio station tower stolen

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A 200-foot AM radio tower in Jasper has been stolen without a trace.  Brett Elmore, general manager of WJLX 101.5 FM/1240 AM, expressed hope that someone would come forward with information to help law enforcement apprehend the culprits. Elmore was taken aback by the audacity... Read More.

Life 101: I miss my brothers

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February is always a little sad for me.   My baby brother Darrin, who died in 2000 was born on February 15 and my older brother Neil died on February 13, 1994.   Both died way too young and I always feel their loss. Darrin was 14 years younger... Read More.