Valley Jr. High has a lot to be proud of, and the school's differences have become its strengths. more

Former "American Idol" contestant and Jasper native C.J. Harris died Sunday at Walker Baptist Medical CenterWalker County Coroner Joey Vick told media outlets that Harris, 31, was taken to the … more

The old Ruby Tuesday restaurant along Highway 78 in Jasper will soon house a new Italian restaurant. A sign has been displayed in front of the restaurant property to announce Roma Italian Restaurant … more

CORDOVA - With assistance from U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, a $250,000 appropriation funding has been obtained for a business incubator in Cordova, the Cordova City Council heard on Dec. 10.  more

CORDOVA - The Cordova City Council on Jan. 10 indicated to a business owner it could not help reimburse her after flooding as a massive rain day which overwhelmed the city's sewer operations last month could not be helped.  more

Students enrolled in the Walker County school system had an e-day (digital learning day) on Thursday as a precaution due to the severe weather risk, and it's a decision the superintendent stands behind.

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Bevill State Community College has several construction projects taking place on its Sumiton Campus.

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A man has been arrested for shooting at a deputy on late Thursday afternoon, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said Thursday night, although no one was injured in the incident.  "Stemming … more

PARRISH - A Morris man was arrested after a Parrish traffic stop turned into a U.S. Interstate 22 chase where a Dora police vehicle was rammed, causing an officer to crash and suffer minor injuries.  more

Walker County Commission Chairman Steve Miller is publicly signaling that Sheriff Nick Smith needs to cut overtime — while Smith is getting frustrated, saying he is bringing in other funding to cover costs and the commission is not addressing sick time problems. 

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