A Birmingham man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday in Parrish. Shaquille Dandre Harris, 28, is being held at Walker County Jail on a $500,000 cash … more

SIPSEY - A program is starting back again today in Sipsey that is designed to feed youngsters in the area. Mayor Sonya Smith said MESI Community Service, which was started in January, will be … more

CARBON HILL — Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and the Carbon Hill City Council last week indicated they both still want to have Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant John "J.J." Jackson — and both are … more

SUMITON - The Sumiton City Council Tuesday approved a number of bids for equipment that is being paid for with a $60,000 equipment grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant … more

OAKMAN — A heated debate occurred during the Oakman Town Council meeting Monday night over the appointment of a new member to the Oakman Water Works Board of Directors.Mayor Cory Franks announced … more

The Jasper City Council agreed Tuesday to accept $7,000 in grant funds from the Walker Area Community Foundation to be used at James A. Cox Park.The park is located in the Frisco community and is … more

Walker Baptist Medical Center announced Tuesday that Lori Sumner, MSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer of the facility.

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CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill City County on Tuesday voted to allow David Merchant build a $1,359.44 gate on Marlin Jordan Road to prevent illegal dumping in the area. more

City officials are looking at a federal grant for work to correct flooding issues for the Jasper Housing Authority that Mayor David O'Mary said would otherwise have to eventually done by the city … more

Bevill State Community College's Workforce Solutions department and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County will host a virtual career fair early next year, and the deadline for businesses to apply … more