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

CARBON HILL - Mayor April Kennedy Herron and the Carbon Hill City Council indicated last week they are not in favor of allowing the city to contract with the Walker County Sheriff's Office for the … more

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering moving toxin-laden coal ash from a retired plant in Memphis to one of two off-site landfills as it begins preparing for the … more

The last of the results for the constable races on Walker County's Nov. 3 General Election ballot were decided Thursday, as five of the races were tied with write-in votes only and had to be decided … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has about six weeks to spend almost $1 billion in remaining coronavirus relief funds or the money will revert to Washington, D.C., prompting concerns from … more