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Herron hopes to use COVID-19 funds for infrastructure
CARBON HILL - Mayor April Kennedy Herron told the Carbon Hill City Council on Oct. 14 that she understand the federal COVID-19 funds can be used …
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Nichols urges remaining Blue Gym work before repairs affected
CARBON HILL - An official of the Carbon Hill Women's Club gave an update on the progress of the old Carbon Hill High School Gym, known as the …
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Burton raises questions on Dora police coming into Sumiton
SUMITON - Councilman Floyd Burton raised questions Tuesday about Dora police officers coming into Sumiton, which faces Dora across Highway 78.
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GALLERY: Paving project underway in Cordova
Paving began on Gardner's Gin Road in District Three last week and is expected to be finished through Massachusetts Avenue in Cordova by the end of Wednesday. Since the project involves a county road …
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Dean Moore of Bevill State appointed to CAPTE Board of Directors
Bevill State Community College announced Tuesday that Dean of Workforce Solutions and Economic …
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Local duck farmers making a difference
NAUVOO — Owners of a Walker County duck farm are eager to educate youth and adults about caring for and …
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Ellis, Ford to sell land for athletic complex
SUMITON - The Sumiton City Council approved earnest money contracts Tuesday to purchase two parcels for …
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Holiday Toy Drive underway in Walker County
The Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Walker County Commission, is underway, with hopes to bring …
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County BOE torn regarding mask requirement
Members of the Walker County Board of Education have differing opinions regarding the school …
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Yocum sworn in as District 6 councilman in Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL - Anthony Yocum was sworn in Thursday as the District 6 member of the Carbon Hill City …
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Circuit Judge Hoyt Elliott to retire Jan. 1
Walker County Presiding Circuit Judge Hoyt Elliott announced Friday he will retire effective Jan. …
Falling out of fall
Dinner with friends — Beef Daube
COLUMN: Both parties are failing in leadership of the nation
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COLUMN: County morgue, mobile unit a blessing to the living and the dead
Prison Issue Tackled, New Prisons on the Way
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Steven Todd Morrow
7/13/1982-10/17/21Steven Todd Morrow, 39, died Sunday, October 17. 2021, at Shelby Hospital. He was a 2000 graduate of Dora High School and attended the University of Mobile, …
Fredia McCullar
Fredia McCullar, 83, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral Home.Collins-Burke Funeral Home, …
Joseph John “Joe” Bonner
Joseph John “Joe” Bonner, 57, of Oakman, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.The family will be receiving friends Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10 until 11 a.m at Kilgore-Green …
Peggy Jeanne Jackson Taft Hand May
Peggy Jeanne Jackson Taft Hand May of West Jefferson went to her heavenly home on October 19, 2021, at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23, …
Myra Dean Minor Lane
September 23, 1939 – October 12, …
Jimmy W. Bennett
Jimmy W. Bennett, 76, of Benton, Ill., formerly of Alabama, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home.Mr. Bennett’s wishes were to be cremated. A …
Dennis “Denny” Ralph Tallant
Dennis “Denny” Ralph Tallant, 64, of Jasper, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at his residence.Family will be receiving friends Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1 until 2 p.m. …
Brenda Faye Darty
Brenda Faye Darty, 63, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.The family will be receiving friends Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1 until 2 …
Nathan Lamar Fox
Nathan Lamar Fox, 45, of Birmingham, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at St. Vincent's East Hospital.He was known for his kindness and continuous laughter. He was always …
Sandra Brown Roberts
Sandra Brown Roberts, 82, of Jasper, passed away peacefully at Brookwood Walker Baptist Medical Center on October 14, 2021, after a brief but brave battle with lung cancer.As a woman …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has been a leader in restricting offshore oil drilling since the infamous 1969 Santa Barbara spill that sparked the modern environmental movement, and the …
Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan
French report: 330,000 children victims of church sex abuse
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two scientists won the Nobel Prize for chemistry Wednesday for finding an "ingenious" new way to build molecules that can be used to make everything from medicines to food …
Boris Johnson hailed by his party despite UK's economic woes
Pope expresses 'shame' at scale of clergy abuse in France
Pandora Papers a worry for Czech PM Babis ahead of election
Brady's return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too. NBC relentlessly promoted the Tampa Bay quarterback's return to New England, and the Bucs-Patriots game reached the biggest …
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Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney fans after dad's removal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears thanked fans who have called for years to #FreeBritney for major …
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Daniel Craig on bidding Bond goodbye in 'No Time to Die'
NEW YORK (AP) — When Daniel Craig first got the gig, he felt like something had gone amiss. "You've …
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William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Captain Kirk is rocketing into space next week — boldly going …
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Emmys vow a 'good time' after bleak year; 'Crown' may rule
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show's producers promise it will …
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Alanis Morissette blasts documentary 'Jagged' as 'salacious'
NEW YORK (AP) — Just hours before the HBO documentary "Jagged" was to premiere at the Toronto …
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Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer …
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Re-opening of 3 powerhouse Broadway shows signals new dawn
NEW YORK (AP) — We know when it paused. But when did it restart? One of the recurring …
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TV's Cartoonito aim: to help tots be 'best humans' possible
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's a good time to be a preschooler with TV privileges. You can watch …
I’m very disappointed right now in our wonderful state. On Thursday, SB308 made it through the floor of the Alabama Senate. SB308 establishes a lifetime $300 pistol permit option for citizens, and …