
The Course of a Lifetime
Eddie Miller has played golf in all 50 states, collecting stories, courses, and memories one round at a time.
For young players and their families, choosing where to play is about more than the game.
At Blackwell’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service, Timothy Robertson is preserving a family legacy
On April 26, 2026, Ella Dickerson was named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2A Girls Player of the Year
For Cordova High School senior Mia Vance, there is rarely an offseason.
The Walker County Campaign for Christ will host a four-night, countywide event at the Jasper Mall this October 18-22.

Eddie Miller has played golf in all 50 states, collecting stories, courses, and memories one round at a time.

Fourteen years ago, I moved back to Jasper on a wing and a prayer to launch a publication
called 78 Magazine.

Ambrey Taylor’s freshman season at Alabama began with a home run and became a story of resilience, belonging, and carrying her small-town roots with her.

Eddie Miller has played golf in all 50 states, collecting stories, courses, and memories one round at a time.

Fourteen years ago, I moved back to Jasper on a wing and a prayer to launch a publication
called 78 Magazine.

Ambrey Taylor’s freshman season at Alabama began with a home run and became a story of resilience, belonging, and carrying her small-town roots with her.

Jeremy Thomas has always been drawn to people — their stories, their struggles, and the satisfaction that comes from helping someone move forward.

Ronnie Driver is shaping Oakman basketball through excellence, faith, and a commitment to developing young men.

“Running is a safe space for me. I’ve found that it lessens my stress and helps me feel better,” says Cinthia Marquez

Bolton Garage has been a trusted part of Jasper’s automotive community for more than 30 years.

Growing up, Logan Shumate spent countless hours on the water with family and friends, and somewhere along the way,

Hot House Grille serves up familiar favorites, fresh ingredients, and plenty of food for the whole crowd.

Eddie Miller has played golf in all 50 states, collecting stories, courses, and memories one round at a time.

Fourteen years ago, I moved back to Jasper on a wing and a prayer to launch a publication
called 78 Magazine.

Ambrey Taylor’s freshman season at Alabama began with a home run and became a story of resilience, belonging, and carrying her small-town roots with her.

Siblings Taylor and Tanner Rowe bring a shared passion for helping others to TherapySouth’s Jasper clinic.

Becoming her grandfather’s caregiver brought with it something Marisa Nevels-Johnson never
expected:

After more than a decade in emergency nursing, T.G. Paschal found his way back to photography and turned a lifelong creative pursuit into a thriving career.

For most young athletes, the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level remains a distant dream.

This fall 2026, Walker College Foundation (WCF) awarded more than $320,000 in scholarship funds to students in and around Walker County.

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton In the South, what you wear on game day can

Words Special to Blanton Media Group | Photos by Al Blanton Tony Sparks, CEO of Bank of Walker County, recently

Words by Logan Fowler | Image by Al Blanton A Jasper native and member of one of the first graduating

Words by Anna Duncan Owens | Image by Al Blanton When a case reaches post-conviction review, it often means every

Words by Jenny Davis | Image by Al Blanton Ana Sanchez knows what it means to care deeply about an […]

Words by Cooper Kirkpatrick | Image by Al Blanton Colby Morrison discovered early that he wanted to help people in […]

Words by Micah Harrison | Image by Al Blanton Daniel’s Auto Detailing, based in Jasper, first began offering services in […]

Words by Micah Harrison | Image by Al Blanton Alicia Cherry was raised in a family of medical professionals, and […]

From junior mining engineer to CEO of Drummond Company, Richard Mullen’s four-decade career has evolved alongside the company he never […]

Dr. Sonny Springer’s story of survival, faith and second chances Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton […]

Words by Stephen W.B. Rizzo | Image by Nick Rizzo Located on the Sumiton Church of God campus and a […]

Don Goetz reflects on decades of work that helped shape the Jasper people know today. Words by Anna Duncan Owens […]
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