Students at Lupton Jr. High School collected hundreds of toys and other items that will go to area children in need this holiday season.

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The Jasper Career Center is hosting a job fair for the Walker County and Birmingham areas on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jasper Career Center at 2604 Viking Drive.

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Sumiton Fire and Rescue recently recognized Wayne "Opie" Butler for 20 years of volunteer service with the fire department. He received a bronze commemorative axe, which is a customary gift to anyone … more

The Bankhead House and Heritage Center's holiday open house was held Saturday afternoon. Guests enjoyed refreshments while listening to the Charles Dickens carolers and other musical performers. … more

Here are closures and garbage schedules  for Walker County and a number of municipalities for Christmas and New Year's.  more

CORDOVA - At recent Cordova City Council meetings, officials have dealt with a common theme among area municipalities - trying to give enough salary to law enforcement personnel to keep them employed without jumping to larger departments.  more

CORDOVA - Cordova officials indicated at the Cordova City Council's Dec. 13 meeting that they are working on a number of grant projects for a variety of improvements, such as its sewer system, police equipment, roads, a business incubator and a comprehensive plan for the city.  more

DORA - The Dora City Council on Thursday, Dec. 15, addressed the need to help families struggling financially to pay for uniforms in recreation play.  more

PARRISH - Mayor Bubba Cagle said the Parrish City Council on Monday, Dec. 12, discussed that the city had applied for a $50,000 grant to pay for the costs of cleaning up nuisance and abatement properties in town. 

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Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) attended New Member Orientation at the Alabama Legislature this week where he participated in informational meetings on a variety of topics including the budget process and … more