Dr. David Hogg of UAB addressed the Rotary Club of Jasper this week to talk about breast cancer and the methods used to confirm a diagnosis. During this breast cancer awareness month, Hogg first discussed risk factors with Rotarians. He stressed that while breast cancer is more common as women age, young women can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. more

DORA — Mayor Randy Stephens introduced a noise ordinance to the Dora City Council at last week’s council meeting, in an effort to “reduce noise that bothers other people.” more

Students and visitors to Bevill State Community College Wednesday learned about the psychology of domestic violence offenders and red flags to avoid being … more

OAKMAN — The Town of Oakman has adopted a new ordinance to establish measures that will be taken if residents fail to comply with mandatory garbage pickup … more

SUMITON — Members of an animal rescue nonprofit organization addressed the Sumiton City Council at Tuesday morning’s meeting, seeking assistance for their … more

Walker County Sheriff Jim Underwood plans to meet with representatives of the Walker County Commission next week “to discuss the determination of the … more

Jasper High School junior Lexi Hand carries a Viking flag during last year’s homecoming parade through downtown Jasper. This year’s homecoming parade will be held Friday beginning at 1 p.m. … more

Andrew Jackson Taft Sr., who worked his way up from humble beginnings to become one of Walker County’s most successful coal executives, died Saturday, … more

Jasper City Council members on Tuesday paid tribute to breast cancer victims and survivors with a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness … more

Today marks the grand opening of Milo’s in Jasper, with doors opening for breakfast at 6 a.m. For the first 90 days, breakfast at the Jasper location will be half price and the first 100 dine-in customers today will receive a free Milo’s hat. Members of the Milo’s Hamburgers staff prepared early Monday afternoon for a pre-opening event held later that day for members of the public to come through and “test run” the new fast food restaurant. Around $2,000 worth of free food was given out during this soft opening. more