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Garrison appointed to city council
CARBON HILL — Before starting their regular council meeting Thursday night, members of the Carbon Hill Council voted unanimously to appoint Sandra Garrison to the Carbon Hill District 1 Council sea...
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Drug abuse report released
A report released Friday shows work done by the Alabama Legislature has had a major impact on reducing methamphetamine production in the state.
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Hundreds across Walker, Winston counties receive their diplomas
The Class of 2013 was celebrated across Walker and Winston counties Friday night with commencement ceremonies at eight area high schools.
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Fibro Walk in the Park set for Saturday
The second annual Fibromyalgia Walk in the Park is scheduled for Saturday at Gamble Park in Jasper.
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Cordova’s only red light was replaced with stop signs after malfunctioning approximately a month ago. Mayor Drew Gilbert said at last week’s council meeting the stop signs are only a temporary fix.
City looking into fixes for school traffic jams
CORDOVA — With classes no longer in session, officials in Cordova have some time to discuss ways to mitigate traffic at a dangerous intersection near the schools.
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Jasper hosting regional disaster drill
A regional disaster training drill is scheduled for Wednesday in Jasper.
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Goodsprings man on the run from police
A Goodsprings man, who fled from local law enforcement Thursday afternoon to allegedly avoid going back to jail, has now received his 15 minutes of fame on Twitter and Facebook after leading author...
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5 arrested during meth lab bust at Curry home
Law enforcement authorities announced Wednesday that five people were taken into custody Tuesday night after an active methamphetamine lab was discovered inside a mobile home in Curry.
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Alabama Marine Police are expected to be out in force on area waterways this weekend to ensure the safety of those enjoying the Memorial Day holiday. Marine police will also launch a new campaign this weekend to promote safe boating. Daily Mountain Eagle - Rachel Davis
Officials urging boater safety for holiday weekend
The summer boating season officially begins this weekend, and local officials are hoping boaters will pay more attention to the "rules of the road” so everyone will have a safe boating season. The ...
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Senior picnic set for Friday at Sumiton park
An annual county-wide picnic for senior citizens will be held at the Sumiton Community Ballpark on Main Street on Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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City seeking funding for Viking Drive
Applications for the final round of funding assistance through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program are due by the end of the week, and city officials are hoping Jasper...
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Eagle salutes seniors in graduation program
For the first time ever, a graduation program featuring all 700-plus graduating seniors in Walker County will be available at each commencement ceremony this weekend.
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Derik Gurganus, Charles Harper and Adam Gurganus load sleeping bags to be taken with other relief items to help victims of tornadoes in Oklahoma. Daily Mountain Eagle - James Phillips
Local effort under way to help Okla.storm survivors
A 17-year-old survivor of the April 2011 tornadoes is spearheading one of the local efforts to help Oklahoma residents after Monday’s deadly tornadoes. Megan Johnson, who graduates this week from C...
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Council votes not to retain magistrate
OAKMAN — Oakman’s city council voted unanimously on Monday to not reappoint the city’s magistrate. The magistrate and court clerk, Sanquenetta Johnson, had been reappointed temporarily since the ne...
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Inmate’s death under investigation
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Bureau of Investigation are continuing their investigation into the death of an inmate at Walker County Jail late Monday night. Authorities believ...
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