BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An app that's been used in Alabama to warn people that they might have been exposed to the coronavirus is joining a growing network in other states, giving an extra … more

CARBON HILL — The Carbon Hill City Council has opened the process for District 6 residents to apply for the open seat in that district.  At Tuesday's council meeting, Mayor April … more

Sheriff Nick Smith has devised a new way to get feedback from the public. Since Nov. 11, a representative of the Walker County Sheriff's Office has been following up on each call in which an … more

A group is proposing the Jasper City Council help them establish a mountain bike park in Jasper, asking the city for some land to locate one.  At the Dec. 13 work session of the council, … more

The Jasper City Council voted Tuesday to approve a new comprehensive plan, which replaces the last plan that was approved more than 20 years ago. Jasper city planner Keith Pike told council … more

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A 20-year-old Alabama man was arrested and accused of sexual extortion, authorities said. Aden Willis Yeager faces several charges including sexual extortion and … more

The Walker County Commission on Monday voted to use CARES Act funding to purchase 20 chest compression systems for first responders. The LUCAS devices, which deliver automatic chest compressions … more

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted five individuals for transporting illegal aliens within the United States. A three-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Crystal Gail … more

Attorney Charles Tatum is urging the Jasper City Council to put more emphasis on career technical education for its schools, sparking a conversation with city leaders who essentially agreed with him … more

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Walker County and Jasper City schools remains low, but the number of those in quarantine has increased. As of Tuesday, Walker County Board of Education … more