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Bunch-Woodley Erica Michele Bunch and Joseph Michael Woodley, both of Jasper, were married in a double-ring, candlelight ceremony on Nov. 11, 2011, at First United Methodist Church of Jasper. Dr...
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Book tour has been an experience
I’ve been on the road a lot for my book tour and often a friend will ride along with me to events. Last week I headed to my hometown of Jasper for a series of events and, because I was going to be ...
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Rick Watson
Sometimes you gotta laugh
Today was a long day. I could go into details, but I’d probably bore you to tears, much like I did with Jilda on the way home from yoga tonight.
Feb 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ruth Baker
Borrowing from others enriches life
A wise man in 1883 made an observation about a writer and his materials.
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Jennifer Cohron
In love with a Tigger
Chick flicks are among my few girly guilty pleasures.
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Elegant Events owner Carolyn Jones is now licensed to emboss standard romantic phrases as well as pictures and custom wording on flowers. Photo by: Jennifer Cohron
Carbon Hill event planner now offering embossed flowers
Although a picture is worth a thousand words, flowers that really make a statement are now available in Walker County.
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Engagements
Woodley-Price Terra Dobbins is pleased to announce the engagement and wedding of her daughter, Jessica Woodley, to Joey Price. Jessica is the daughter of Terra Dobbins of Carbon Hill and David...
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Margaret Dabbs
Publishing Black Belt Living magazine: A perfect fit for Al Blanton
Some people are born into this world knowing exactly where they are headed and what role they will play on life’s stage. Others audition for many roles before they figure out which one fits just ri...
Feb 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
From the mouths of babes
Noah Wyatt has been too smart for his own good since the day he was born.
Feb 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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New logo, pricing system part of J.C. Penney’s transformation
The J.C. Penney’s in Jasper and its sister stores across the country got a fresh look last week.
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School Menus Feb. 6-10
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday - Hot dog w/ Cheese and Saurkraut or Chili Sauce, Baked Chips, Vegetarian Beans, Fruit Roll-UP, Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Chicken Quesadilla or ...
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Rick Watson
The power of words
There’s power in words. I’ve said that time and again but last night as I struggled to think of a topic for this column, I picked up a journal from 1992 and read an entry I wrote long before I beca...
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Engagements
Smith-Currier Judy Tubbs-Batson (Bill) of Morris and Terry Wayne Smith (Deloris) of Tuscaloosa are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Janelle Smith, to...
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Rick Watson
Time moves on
When you’re young you think you’ll live forever and age is such a foreign and distant concept. I can remember when I was 20, trying to imagine myself at 60 and I simply could not conjure up an image.
Jan 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jennifer Cohron
A long way to Tipperary
A young woman walks into a busy newsroom. She has more potential than experience and carries a spunky attitude in lieu of references.
Jan 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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