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Vigil held for Oakman teen struck on ATV
(This story was updated on the internet at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday to reflect late changes to the print story Monday night.) Area ministers presided over a  prayer and candlelight vigil held at … more
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District 1 Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis, left (in a file photo, with District 4 Commissioner Steven Aderholt) said Monday he was in the running for the vice president position for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama. If he is elected to the position this month, Aderholt will take Davis' seat on the ACCA Legislative Committee.
Davis is running for ACCA position
District 1 Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis is one of four finalists to become vice president - and eventually president — of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) over a … more
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Yellowhammer holding coal panel event in Jasper
A number of government and business leaders will participate at a Jasper panel  discussion Thursday night concerning the present and future impact of the coal industry in west Alabama and … more
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Bethel Baptist Church volunteers fanned out over East Walker and West Jefferson counties on a mini mission this weekend. Here a volunteer is pressure washing the bleachers at the Dora High School football stadium.
Bethel Baptist reaches out to schools, first responders
DORA – Bethel Baptist missionaries fanned out around the area last weekend, helping local schools get ready for the return of students this week. They also spread some love to local first … more
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Recent funding will allow the Walker County Board of Education to purchase some new school buses.
Enduring vision for Walker County Schools
The Walker County Board of Education has a roadmap for the 2019-20 school year that focuses on safety, mental health and addressing the needs of its facilities.   A strategic plan will be … more
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Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith goes over positive trends in the county's overdose death rates with Coroner Joey Vick.
Vick. Drug overdose deaths on the decline
Walker County Coroner Joey Vick is reporting a decrease in drug overdose deaths this year, a first glimmer of hope in an area that has repeatedly been used as a case study in the nation's opioid … more
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With temperatures in the low 90s on Saturday, the Carbon Hill public pool celebrated the end of the swimming season with a free swim day, waiving the normal entry fee. Residents of all ages took advantage of the opportunity to escape the heat.
Carbon Hill Free Swim Day
With temperatures in the low 90s on Saturday, the Carbon Hill public pool celebrated the end of the swimming season with a free swim day, waiving the normal entry fee. more
Volunteers from Desperation Church were at Parrish Elementary School on Saturday helping get ready for the new school year.
Cleanup day at Parrish Elementary School
Volunteers from Desperation Church were at Parrish Elementary School on Saturday helping get ready for the new school year. more
Troopers investigating after WCSO vehicle hits 4-wheeler
Few details have been released, but the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a Friday night crash involving a Walker County sheriff’s deputy and a four-wheeler driven by a teenage … more
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Backpacks are distributed at Capstone Rural Health Center's supply and backpack giveaway Friday.
Fellowship at Capstone Back2School event
Capstone Rural Health Center hosted its annual Back2School Supply and Backpack Giveaway on Friday. Over 700 backpacks were distributed, and visitors could receive free haircuts, health screenings, … more
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