“Music is the worst drug you can be on because there ain't no cure. If you're not playing, you’re thinking about playing.”

Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) released a statement outlining legislative priorities the Senate plans to pursue as it resumes the legislative session.

“My job is to “make sure everything is going according to the law... and try to rehabilitate parents... [so] they can show the court they can be good parents.”

On Friday, March 19, the Jasper Viking Quarterback Club will host the 2nd Annual Viking Scramble at Musgrove Country Club in Jasper.

“When you go off and do it for several days, you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature—hot, cold, whatever,” David shrugs. “You're up way before daylight. The weather doesn’t matter. If it’s pouring down rain, you're still out there.”

“After I was told my career was over, I wanted to quit school,” Tim remembers. “But my uncle reminded me that I’d be the first from our family to graduate from college, and my dad told me that this family doesn’t quit. ..”

“After I was told my career was over, I wanted to quit school,” Tim remembers. “But my uncle reminded me that I’d be the first from our family to graduate from college, and my dad told me that this family doesn’t quit. ..”

Derailed Performance’s Lee Getter shares four ways to help us stay motivated in our 2021 fitness goals!

On February 5, the Jasper Viking football team partnered with the American Red Cross for a blood drive fundraiser at Carl Cannon Gymnasium at Jasper High School.

“My youth pastor’s wife was my tennis coach and consistently commented about how fast I could get to the ball. The summer before high school, she invited me to join her on some runs.”

78 Magazine’s April issue will be Future’s So Bright: 30 Under 30, so we wanted to catch up with some of Walker County’s 20-somethings for a round of 13 Questions. This week, check out Kennedy Stracner’s answers to some fun questions!

“My mentality is, it’s not my team, it’s theirs. I’m just the guy at the head of the ship trying to give them a little direction. I’m extremely hard on my players, but I am fair. They will let you know I’m a difficult person to be around, but if they ever need anything, they know who to call. “

The first Wednesday in February is National Signing Day, when thousands of high school seniors lock in where they will play at the next level. Locally, Jasper High School’s 2021 Signing Day celebrated two talented young men, Brodie Vinson and Andre Neal, who signed today with college programs.

Since 1961, the Walker Farmer’s Cooperative has provided local Walker County residents and farmers with affordable outdoor and farming supplies. More than 60 years later, their mission and passion to serve the community remains the same.

The Alabama State Senate today selected Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) to serve as its new President Pro Tem. After Reed’s swearing in, he addressed his Senate colleagues, stating that he wants to support members and their goals; focus on communicating with members and with the people of Alabama; and work to make the lives of Alabamians better tomorrow than today.

“I was in class and nothing was really going on, so I randomly checked my email,” Hannah recalls. “When I saw the coach wanted me to come play for her, I stopped breathing at first. I wanted to scream, but figured I shouldn’t in the middle of class.”

“I was in class and nothing was really going on, so I randomly checked my email,” Hannah recalls. “When I saw the coach wanted me to come play for her, I stopped breathing at first. I wanted to scream, but figured I shouldn’t in the middle of class.”