Stephen Darnell

Spring in Alabama is something special. Between the dogwoods blooming in Birmingham and the lakeside breeze in Jasper, it is easily my favorite time of year. But as the weather warms up and the humidity starts to climb, I have learned that we aren't the only ones getting active. Beneath the soil of your beautiful home, an army is waking up. I’ve spent plenty of time talking to homeowners across Jefferson and Walker Counties, and if there is one thing that keeps folks up at night, it is the...

Spring is finally rolling into Walker County, and I couldn't be happier. There is something about that first warm breeze in Jasper that makes you want to throw open the windows, grab a glass of sweet tea, and spend the afternoon on the porch. But as I’ve seen time and time again in my years working with the community, you aren't the only one waking up and looking for a comfortable spot to hang out. Spiders are the ultimate spring party crashers. One day your porch looks pristine, and the...

Spring in Walker County is something I always look forward to. The weather warms up, the flowers start blooming around Jasper, and everyone is finally getting back outside. But as much as we love the sunshine, there’s a group of uninvited guests waiting to crash the party: ants. If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you know that as soon as the ground thaws out, the ants start marching. Whether you're in Sumiton, Dora, or right here in Jasper, ant season is officially upon us. I’ve...