A Place To Come Back To
““My mother has always said that we don’t look at this as work because we get to witness a miracle each wedding. Two people becoming one is a miracle and we get to play a small role in that. “
Jasper Area Family Services Center Partners with City of Jasper for Warming Station in Walker County
When the sun sets on Walker County and temperatures drop below freezing, many people retreat to their homes to stay warm. Sadly, others can’t. On these cold evenings, there’s one resilient team of volunteers that braves the weather to meet a community need.
An Educational Life
“My dream was to be a famous foreign correspondent… but as the saying goes, man plans and God laughs.”
Seeing You Across the Finish Line
“A lot of my job is being a translator, explaining to people why you're doing what your lender is needing you to do or explaining to realtors why this particular transaction needs to be changed or adjusted. “
Contract Secured for Interstate Lighting Project in Carbon Hill
Much-needed project will provide the necessary lighting resources to give I-22 travelers the sense of security needed to increase traffic to the exit, which will contribute jobs and tax revenue to the Carbon Hill community
Contract Secured for Interstate Lighting Project in Carbon Hill
Much-needed project will provide the necessary lighting resources to give I-22 travelers the sense of security needed to increase traffic to the exit, which will contribute jobs and tax revenue to the Carbon Hill community
Local Toy Drive Brings Christmas Blessing to 170 Families
“It’s a great feeling to be able to give out toys for the families to have something on Christmas.”
Local Toy Drive Brings Christmas Blessing to 170 Families
“It’s a great feeling to be able to give out toys for the families to have something on Christmas.”
Geddes Self Award Winner Mayson Slaughter Epitomizes Student-Athlete
“When we stepped between those white lines, it was like, ‘we don’t really care about the problems going on outside because we have a job to do. And we are going to come out here and work every day to do what we need to do to be successful. “
Putting Passion to Work
“Every day, we pray for God to send us a customer that can help us sustain our business and that we can help…”
Walker Baptist Medical Center Nationally Recognized with Fifth Consecutive ‘A’ for Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
During a year that has put hospitals nationwide to the test in the most unforeseen and unprecedented ways, Walker Baptist is recognized for upholding the highest possible standards for patient care
Jim Woods and Jasper Auto Sales: A Winning Team
One could say puppy love is how Jasper Auto Sales owner Jim Woods got into the automotive business, and the fruit of that covenant has kept him coming to work for decades.
78 Photo Essay: Eder Martinez, MTZ Construction
“I get chills when I think about it. I knew in that moment I was called to be in construction.”
Meet your new District 3 Commissioner, Jim Borden
Jim Borden recently took over as District 3 Commissioner for Walker County. A Cordova native, Jim will be serving a large area in south Walker County, which includes the communities of Cordova, Parrish, Providence, Goodsprings, and Tutwiler, among others.
78 Photo Essay: Lindsey Wilson, Re/Max
“I love the grandiose porches of older homes…I love the fact that I can drive through my neighborhood and know the majority of my neighbors. ..”
Q&A with new County Commission Chair Steve Miller
Steve Miller brings a sense of excitement and fresh ideas to county government, and 78 Magazine wanted to get a glimpse of his mind-set going into his first year of office.
78 Photo Essay: Carol Byars, ERA Byars Realty
“With my job, I can have people in the car with me who have never been here. It is nice to work with people wanting to relocate, especially when I can give them a little history of the place.”
The Lyrics to Dr. Kim Ennis’ Song Were Written at Bevill State Community College
“We worked hard, and we took care of students. It was a happy time. We had pep rallies. We celebrated when it was time to go to basketball games…”
Soul of 78: Chicago meets Jasper at JJ’s Cafe
One local cafe brings the windy city to Jasper with their authentic Chicago dog!
Longtime Pinnacle Bank Employee Ed Davidson Retires
Ed Davidson, Senior Vice President of Lending at Pinnacle Bank, has announced his plans to retire effective December 31, 2020.