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Unrestrained fatalities on the rise
A recent report from the Alabama Department of Public Safety said the number of unrestrained traffic fatalities in collisions increased in April and has increased in the state overall.
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The Walker County Ultimate Fair will continue through Saturday. The fair includes various rides, games and food vendors. A scheduling issue caused a petting zoo to cancel, but organizers have added a circus. – Photo by: James Phillips.
Fun at the fair
The Walker County Ultimate Fair will continue through Saturday. The fair includes various rides, games and food vendors. A scheduling issue caused a petting zoo to cancel, but organiz...
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Dora clerk suspended, files complaint against mayor
DORA — Dora’s City Clerk Cindy Vines Pritchett served a three-day unpaid suspension last week for disconnecting the security camera in her office.
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Undocumented teen charged in fatal crash
A 17-year-old illegal immigrant has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that happened late last week in Jasper.
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Pendley appointed to District 5 seat
A special called meeting was held Thursday by the Carbon Hill City Council to appoint a new member to a city council seat left vacant by former District 5 Council member, Chris Pschirer, in April.
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City's fire department on the move again
Cordova Fire and Rescue has already begun the process of vacating the old high school, which is slated for demolition this summer.
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Council splits on Tahoe decision
DORA – The Dora City Council split four to four on a measure to purchase a used Tahoe from the Hoover Police Department.
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Yellow Jacket Day scheduled for Saturday at Curry High School
The Curry Football Booster Club will host “Yellow Jacket Day” this Saturday, May 18, at Curry High School, which will feature a number of fun activities, including a Spirit Tent and a Yard Sale. Th...
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Only one building remained to be torn down along Cordova’s Main Street going into the fourth week of the downtown demoltion project. – Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.
Rebuilding possibilities
Recovery manager outlines city's needed projects
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Area elected officials break ground on the new Sumiton Elementary School while every student in the current Sumiton Elementary-Middle School looks on in the background. – Photo by: Don Fewell.
Ground officially broken
New Sumiton School to open Fall 2014
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The Walker County Ultimate Fair will open today at 5 p.m. at the old airport in Jasper. Above, the Fultondale Ultimate Fair lit up north Jefferson County last year. – Special to the Eagle.
Walker County Ultimate Fair kicks off today
The Walker County Ultimate Fair returns to Jasper for its fifth year, starting tonight at the old airport.
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Jasper man taking in cans for Christ
When Daniel Whitaker started thinking about all the aluminum cans that people around him are disposing of constantly, he decided to take action for a good cause.
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Fund carries on family man's legacy of giving
The Samuel Lee Smith Advised Fund has awarded $133,000 to worthy causes since it was established in 2006.
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Inmate walks away from hospital
Jasper police are searching for an inmate who walked away from Walker Baptist Medical Center late last week.
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Firearms simulator used for training
Police departments around the country are looking for ways to be more cost efficient, while maintaining service and protection for the citizens they protect. In order to provide lower cost training...
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