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Jasper man found guilty of drug charges
A Walker County jury deliberated less than an hour before finding Eddie Williams, 27, of Jasper, guilty on charges of possession of crack cocaine.

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Parrish officials tab park opening as a big success
PARRISH — Town leaders proclaimed the May 25 grand opening of the Parrish Municipal Park a stunning success at Tuesday’s monthly council meeting.

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Gov. Robert Bentley was in Cordova Wednesday to accept $49 million in long term recovery funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Communities affected by the April 2011 tornadoes can begin applying for the money today. Daily Mountain Eagle - Jennifer Cohron

Bentley accepts $49M for storm recovery efforts
CORDOVA — Gov. Robert Bentley accepted $49 million in federal funding on Wednesday that will be distributed to communities affected by the April 2011 tornadoes.

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Grocery store plan moved back to Mill Street
CORDOVA — City leaders in Cordova have abandoned their proposal to build a new grocery store on the current First Bank of Jasper property.

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Dora man in custody following chase in Yerkwood
Dora police arrested Antrell Cornelius Parker, 19, of Dora, on Wednesday following a foot chase near Yerkwood.

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The annual Nauvoo Car show draws hundreds of people each year to northwest Walker County. This year’s event — the 18th — will be held Saturday beginning with registration at 8 a.m. Newly crowned Miss Alabama Chandler Champion and Miss Walker County Allison Farris will make special appearances at the car show. Daily Mountain Eagle - file photo

Annual Nauvoo Car Show set for Saturday
The Nauvoo Car Show has been an annual event for the past 18 years, and organizer Gene McDaniel is expecting great weather and a big crowd for this year’s event, which will be Saturday.

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Roberts talks of need for skilled labor across U.S.
SUMITON — State Rep. Bill Roberts spoke to the East Walker Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at Lee’s Restaurant in Sumiton.

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Governor making stop in Cordova today
Gov. Robert Bentley will visit Walker County today to receive, on behalf of the state of Alabama, long-term disaster recovery funding that will help communities continue to rebuild following the Ap...

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City hosting entrepreneurial workshop June 22
The clean slate left downtown after demolition has some residents thinking about businesses they would like to build in Cordova.

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Don Allison and Faye Eason, grandchildren of Civil War veteran Zack Allison, speak with Pat Morrison of the Bankhead House and Heritage Center. Allison’s medals are now part of the Center’s permanent collection. – Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.

Civil War artifacts donated to Bankhead House
The family of a Civil War veteran with ties to Walker County recently donated his medals to the Bankhead House and Heritage Center.

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Musical theatre: 101
Bevill State Community College is hosting a summer theatre camp on its Jasper campus. Thirty Jasper-area students, from third grade to 12th grade, are participating in the camp, which will conclude...

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Circuit clerk office making changes
The Walker County Circuit Clerk’s Office is going through several changes. Despite having its staff cut by half in recent years, Circuit Clerk Susan Odom is finding ways to make the office more eff...

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Carbon Hill police released these images, captured from video, of white male who allegedly robbed the Carbon Hill Chevron Friday. Special to the Eagle

Suspect sought in Chevron robbery
Carbon Hill police are searching for a suspect in a convenience store robbery that took place late last week.

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Julius Lightsey and Carla Lightsey accept the Southeastern Professional Rodeo Association’s Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award with Ketih Burgess for the 2012 EASI Rodeo. Photo special to the Eagle

EASI rodeo returns
The 6th annual EASI Rodeo will be held this weekend at the Jasper Jaycees Fairgrounds.

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3 charged after stolen items found at junkyard
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people and recovered a variety of stolen items from a junkyard location in Townley on Thursday.

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