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Jennifer Kaufman of Sumiton, at right, and her mom, Shelley Kaufman, have each lost over 100 pounds since adopting a low-carb diet. Jennifer Kaufman's recent weight loss has given her the freedom to try new experiences like hiking and kayaking.
Life changing
Jennifer Kaufman and her mom, Shelley Kaufman, are walking testimonials for a low-carb diet.Jennifer Kaufman, a special education teacher in Sumiton, has lost 105 pounds in 14 months. The weight loss … more
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Rick Watson
Telling stories
Ever since I was a kid in Sloss Hollow I’ve enjoyed stories. I remember sitting on my grandmother’s front porch listening. She could talk for hours about her life with my grandpa in the early … more
Cordova High School journalism students took a field trip to the CNN building in Atlanta last month.
Cordova journalism students visit CNN building
On Feb. 28, a group of 34 journalism students from Cordova High School had the chance to see the inner workings of news at the Cable News Network studio in Atlanta, Georgia.Many journalism students … more
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Donka, the newest horse in the EASI barn, greets visitors from Jasper Public Library's summer reading program in July.
EASI now part of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
Equines Assisting Special Individuals (EASI) is now a program of Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC).The merger, which became official on Oct. 1, 2018, is a first for the state, according … more
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Rick Watson
Be here now
I sat down at my office desk this morning with a steaming cup of coffee and the intention of writing something remarkable. About the best I could muster was writing out a check for the light bill. My … more
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The Oakman Volunteer Fire Department was the lucky winner of the Walker County Firefighters Association beautiful T-shirt quilt. The quilt, which featured T-shirts from all 27 Fire Departments in Walker County, was given away during the WCFA meeting being held on Tuesday, July 10. The WCFA raised over $1,800 from the giveaway, which will be used to help fund training for all the fire departments. The WCFA would also like to thank all the ladies at Herman Baptist Church in Curry, who helped sew on the quilt for this special fundraiser. Pictured above with the quilt are members of the Oakman Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Chief Shane Callaway and Firefighter Colt Courington.
Walker County Firefighters Association Quilt Giveaway winner named
The Oakman Volunteer Fire Department was the lucky winner of the Walker County Firefighters Association beautiful T-shirt quilt. more
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Danny Cain
Properly Pruning Your Crapemyrtle
 From time to time (ok, almost daily about this time of year) I get asked the question “when and how do I prune my crape myrtles?"Crapemyrtles flower best when pruned annually because they … more
Field and Farm
Walker County Extension AgentThere are a few plants which I really feel like most any local landscape should not be without.  One of these plants is azaleas.  While I am a big fan of native … more
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Residents of Harbor Chase of Jasper donated $300 to the Alzheimer's Association of Alabama on Thursday. The money was raised during a "Go Purple" event held at the assisted living facility on Tuesday, July 10.
Harbor Chase residents donate to Alzheimer's Association

Residents of Harbor Chase of Jasper donated $300 to the Alzheimer's Association of Alabama on Thursday. The money was raised during a "Go Purple" event held at the assisted living facility on Tuesday, July 10.

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Wheeler Pounds
Religion now
Previously I have described religion as I remember it as a child. All the things that I recalled was taken from my memory bank, vendors, brush arbors, tents, grave diggings, packed church … more
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