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The mayor of Kansas, Earnie Darty, watches as his wife, Town Clerk Brenda Faye Darty, speaks at a meeting in Jasper in August 2021. The town had been awarded $5,000 to use at Kansas Veterans Memorial Park. Brenda Darty died Oct. 17. A softball field there will be named in her honor during Kansas Day on May 14.
Kansas Day will feature field being named for Brenda Darty

KANSAS - A softball field in Kansas will be dedicated to a late city clerk when Kansas Day is held for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, May 14. 

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Art in the Park held at Gamble Park
The 17th annual Art in the Park, which brings in artist from across the Southeast, is underway until 3 p.m. at Gamble Park. The 2020 Art in the Park, which is normally held the weekend before … more
Copeland Ferry water leak may take 2-3 months to repair as bill goes up

A state grant has now been lined up to repair a major water leak in Copeland Ferry/Pumpkin Center - but it could be two or three months before the work is completed, creating astronomical bills for the local authority purchasing the water and those providing it. 

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Sen. Greg Reed announces a $250,000 grant to finish construction of the new Cordova Blue Devils field house during a political rally held in downtown Cordova Friday evening.
Funding announced for Cordova High School field house completion
 Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) along with Walker County school system superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham announced today the final renovations for the newly constructed Cordova High School field … more
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Jasper seniors celebrated for Mother's Day
The Jasper Senior Activity Center celebrated mother's on Wednesday ahead of Mother's Day on Sunday. Jasper Mayor David O'Mary and Jasper City Clerk Kathy Chambless visited the seniors, and … more
Members of the team at Walker Baptist Medical Center join Jasper Mayor David O'Mary for a photo on Friday. O'Mary recognized the hospital's employees for their tireless work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walker Baptist team honored for service during COVID-19 pandemic

Jasper Mayor David O'Mary gave a heartfelt tribute to the team at Walker Baptist Medical Center on Friday to honor the hospital's community service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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The Walker County Commission briefly stood in silence to mark the death of of Walker County Sheriff's Office Investigator Kenneth "Ken" Lewis Thomas, who died on April 19 at 56 after 32 years of service to the county. Chairman Steve Miller also read a resolution calling for the commission to stand in tribute, calling him a "friend of the people." The audience also stood in tribute. Thomas also worked for the Jasper Police Department, Walker County Coroner’s Office and the Walker County Narcotics Unit. In 2020 he was named Investigator of the Year at the Sheriff’s office by his peers, a year after he was named an investigator. Members of the Sheriff's Office served as pallbearers at his funeral.
Proposed local law would allow Sheriff's Office to have fundraisers
The Walker County Commission has approved a resolution that would call for a local act in the Alabama Legislature that will allow the Sheriff's Office to hold fundraisers.  more
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Mayor David Phillips announced again at the April 28 Carbon Hill City Council meeting that the city was still taking applications for pool director and lifeguards, although one person volunteered at the meeting to apply for pool director.
Carbon Hill wants more pool job applications as time running out

CARBON HILL - Mayor David Phillips announced again at the April 28 Carbon Hill City Council meeting that the city was still taking applications for pool director and lifeguards, although one person volunteered at the meeting to apply for pool director. 

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Summer, fall registration ongoing at Bevill State

Bevill State Community College is now allowing students to register for both the summer and fall semesters, which marks the first time people can register for two semesters simultaneously in the spring.

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Eldridge man dies in crash near Carbon Hill
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:59 a.m. Wednesday claimed the life of an Eldridge man. Michael B. McCaleb, 68, was fatally injured when the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving … more
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