NAUVOO - Terry Burgett, who was recently appointed as the new mayor of Nauvoo, is already involved on possible projects, such as a dedicated deputy to patrol the town, tearing down the old school to put up a pavilion, improving ballfields and using the old Baptist church to store water equipment.  more

"Play Like a Girl," a new exhibit at the Bankhead House and Heritage Center, opened on Tuesday. The exhibit features memorabilia from multiple sports and generations donated by female athletes across … more

CARBON HILL - A co-owner of the Rolling T Truck Stop and Cafe expressed concern Thursday a parts shortage and labor issues were delaying new lights on U.S. Interstate 22 - although Carbon Hill Mayor David Phillips said the city was doing what it can do and that Taylor Electrical Contractors of Cottondale has no way to make a profit on its contract. 

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CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill City Council agreed Thursday to "discuss borrowing" $1 million to pay off the city's IRS debt.  more

Secretary of State John H. Merrill is reminding Alabamians that they have less than a week left to register to vote for the May 24 primary elections, as the deadline is Monday, May 9.

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Jasper High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) has again achieved the ranking of "Honor Unit with Distinction."

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The Jeepers Unite For First Responders event was held Saturday in downtown Jasper to recognize first responders and frontline workers. It was hosted by Walker and Winston County Wranglers, Cullman … more

TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama Department of Transportation bid one project on a state route in Walker County during the April 29 bid opening.Wiregrass Construction Company will resurface and place new … more

The city of Jasper is facing a shortage of lifeguards as the summer nears.Lifeguards are needed for Memorial Park Natatorium and Southside Pool. No one has applied  so far this year, and only … more

Dora High School juniors and seniors attended Prom 2022 on Friday evening. The prom was held at Five Loaves Bakery in Jasper and "Golden Moments" was the theme. Dora High School's Prom 2022 King and … more