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Response to proposed tax hike in Sumiton remains lackluster
SUMITON — The second public hearing regarding the city of Sumiton’s proposed sales tax increase again garnered very little community response on Tuesday. Two area residents attended the council mee...
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Relay for Life luminaria rescheduled for Friday night
Relay for Life of Walker County-Jasper will be holding a luminaria ceremony Friday night at the Walker County Courthouse square.
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Kidnap, abuse charges filed against Dora man
Dora police, with assistance from officers from Sumiton, executed search and arrest warrants on a house on Hyche Avenue in Dora on Tuesday morning.
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Mayor signs contracts for new WHS
Immediately following the Jasper City Council meeting Tuesday morning, Mayor Sonny Posey signed two contracts related to the construction of a new Walker High School.
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The Memorial Park Natatorium will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this month. City leaders have planned an anniversary party for Saturday, June 29. The anniversary celebration will kick off with a 5k run and include free swimming throughout the day, plus lots of other activities. Daily Mountain Eagle - Ron Harris
City to celebrate 10th anniversary of natatorium
The Memorial Park Natatorium has been a fixture in Jasper for 10 years, and city officials are planning an event later this month to celebrate the facility.
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An improvement project on Highland Avenue began Monday. Jasper Public Works Director Joe Matthews said new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, as well as drainage boxes will be installed along the roadway. – Photo by: James Phillips.
Improvements under way along Highland Avenue
Work expected to be completed by July 4 holiday
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City’s fire department distributing address signs
Cordova Fire and Rescue is undertaking a project that will help locate residents more easily in the event of an emergency.
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Guilty verdict in child sex abuse case
A Walker County jury convicted James David Wade, 45, of Oakman, late Friday on three charges of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 and one count of sodomy of a child under the age of 12.
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Foothills Festival moved to Sept. 7
The Foothills Festival, sponsored by the City of Jasper, will take place in September.
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The 18th annual Nauvoo Car Show
The 18th annual Nauvoo Car Show was held on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants and attendees of all ages to see the variety of vehicles on display. Old classics, new hotrods and even a few ...
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Council OK’s buying equipment for golf course
DORA — The Dora City Council approved the purchase of new equipment for the city-owned Horse Creek Golf Course at their regular meeting Tuesday night. The golf course’s fleet of mowers had aged to...
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Additions made to contracts for new school
During a Jasper City Council work session Friday morning, city attorney Russ Robertson announced changes the city had made to contracts related to the new Walker High School project.
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Police ID suspect in robbery at CH Chevron
A suspect in the recent robbery of the Carbon Hill Chevron has been identified. Carbon Hill Assistant Police Chief Matt Dozier said Matthew Williams, a 32-year-old Oakman native who now lives in Wa...
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Deputy involved in shooting after traffic stop
A Walker County sheriff’s deputy and a suspect suffered injuries following an altercation Thursday evening on Smith Chapel Road.
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Jasper swim team in action today
Christopher Landers, a 14-year-old member of the Jasper Sharks Swim Team, competes in the backstroke Tuesday afternoon at Cullman. The swim team returns to action today with a medal meet at Madison...
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