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Weddings Englebrake-Zorbini Megan Englebrake of Lawrence, Kansas, and Brian Zorbini of Jasper were united in marriage on Feb. 27, 2012, at the Secret Silversands Resorts in Riviera Maya, Me...
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Another item off the bucket list
When it comes to doctor visits, our friend Mary Grace McCord is a professional. She’s actually written about the topic for Birming-ham Magazine.
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Margaret Dabbs
Praises for pie: A little taste of heaven on earth
In the movie “Michael,” John Travolta stars as a charming, hilarious archangel who is making a road trip from Iowa to Chicago with three writers eager to feature him in their magazine, the “Nationa...
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Rick Watson
Bird watching
Birds are interesting creatures. I've had a life-long fascination with our feathered friends.
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Jasper native pens new book
Larry Alexander has taught thousands of youth how to be better leaders and team players through Challenge Point, the adventure-based nonprofit he co-founded in 1998.
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Norman Akins looks over the toothpick replica of the old Cordova High School he recently completed. Photo by: Jennifer Cohron
Cordova man builds toothpick replicas of local landmarks
Norman Akins had hoped to hunt and fish in retirement, but health problems forced him to return to a hobby of his youth – making buildings out of toothpicks.
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Jennifer Cohron
Wyatt turns 2
As of yesterday, the “terrible 2’s” are upon us at the Cohron house.
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Weddings & Engagements
Weddings Quave-O’Rear Gretchen Renee Quave and William Kent O’Rear were united in marriage on Dec. 17, 2011, at Space 301 in Mobile. The Rev. Jeff Spiller from Christ United Methodist Chur...
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School Menus April 30 - May 4
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Monday - Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Baked Chips, Dill Slices, Three Bean Salad, Fruit, Milk Tuesday - Hamburger, Lettuce/Tomatoes/Dill Slice, Fries, Coles...
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Ruth Baker
Churches, businesses and homes of Townley’s early days
First Baptist, beside it was the Odd Fellow Hall upstairs, Freewill Baptist Church downstairs.
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School Menus
JASPER CITY SCHOOLS MADDOX Monday - WEATHER DAY!! Tuesday - Cheeseburger, Dill Slice, Baked Beans, Cupped Fruit, Milk Wednesday - Chicken Tenders, Baked Chicken, Rolls, Cream Potatoes, Lima Be...
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Distinguished Young Women title up for grabs Tuesday
The 2013 Distinguished Young Women of Walker County scholarship program will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Rowland Auditorium at Bevill State Community College in Jasper.
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Rick Watson
The woes of being a Mr. Fix-it
I've spent a lot of time cussing machines today.
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Jennifer Cohron
Dawn of a brighter day
It’s always April 27 in my hometown.
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Lucy Van Pelt (Alexis Gravlee) advises Charlie Brown (Dylan Kyser) on his latest problem in Corner Theatre’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Photo by: Jennifer Cohron
Theater students bringing beloved cartoon characters to life
Charlie Brown’s eccentric friends agree that he’s a good man. He’s also so popular that Corner Theatre has added an additional matinee for their production of the 1967 musical comedy based on the b...
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