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Willingham discuses accomplishments of Walker County Schools
Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham's mantra to "go forth and have no fear" is being used to implement the school …
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Commission to rejoin Greater Birmingham RPC
The Walker County Commission on Monday voted to approve a $24,951 membership in the Greater Birmingham Regional Planning Commission, after …
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Commission sets up license inspector, raises lodging tax by 2 percent
The Walker County Commission heard Monday that a new business license inspector position it approved that day will actually come under the …
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Contributions cut off to legislators during special session
Secretary of State John Merrill is pointing out that legislators, such as Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, and state Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, will not be able to accept contributions during the special session of the Alabama Legislature that begins on noon, Sept. 27.
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Wilson remembered 11 years after battle with ovarian cancer
Kay Wilson had a lot of life left to live.Wilson was only 63 when she passed away in August 2010, just …
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Robotics grant recipients recognized
Bankhead Middle, Sumiton Elementary, and Curry Elementary schools all recently received robotics grants …
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County attorney to investigate commission 'work environment'
The Walker County Commission, coming out of a length executive session on Monday, agreed at the …
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Pay raises, new schedule could come by Jan. 1
In addition to adopting the $12.2 million Fiscal 2022 budget, the Walker County Commission on Monday …
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Commissioners point to runway expansion, hangar needs at airport
Walker County Commission members are pointing to a major need for expansion of the Walker County …
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No employees COVID-positive, quarantined last week in Jasper City Schools
The Jasper City school system didn't report any employee COVID-positive cases last week, and no …
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Several drug arrests made on Sipsey Road
Seven people were arrested last week when the Walker County Sheriff's Office's Narcotics Division …
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Jerry Howard Amerson
June 22, 1943 - September 22, 2021Jerry Howard Amerson, 78 of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.The family will receive friends …
Jackson Wayne Freeman
October 30, 1996 - September 18, 2021Jackson Wayne Freeman, 24 of Parrish, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.Jackson Freeman was a …
Jerry Amerson
Jerry Amerson, 77 of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral …
Willie Willcutt
Willie Willcutt, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at UAB Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral Home.Collins-Burke Funeral Home, …
Emma Evelyn Jinright
August 2, 1921 - September 21, 2021Emma Evelyn Jinright, 100, of Jasper, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Cordova Health and Rehabilitation.The family will receive …
Mary Atcheson
Mary Atcheson, 50, of Carbon Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral …
John Meadows
John Meadows of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral Home.Collins-Burke Funeral …
Bettye Files Lee
Bettye Files Lee, 85, of Jasper, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her residence.A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Walker Memory …
Chris Hagler
Chris Hagler, 51, of Argo, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, with burial in …
Jackson Freeman
Jackson Freeman, 24, of Parrish, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Walker Baptist Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show's producers promise it will be a celebration for all. But it could be much more rewarding, even historic, for …
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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 who …
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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 debates …
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TV's Cartoonito aim: to help tots be 'best humans' possible
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'Shang-Chi' tops box office again with $35.8 million
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Country star Scotty McCreery knows pressure NFL players face
A decade ago, Scotty McCreery won "American Idol." At age 17. So the country music star and huge …
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Britney Spears gets engaged with 'lioness' engraved ring
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College football's return boosts television ratings
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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 …