The Walker County Commission approved a holiday schedule for garbage collection and operations at Monday's meeting, involving six coming holidays.

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Voters will finally go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to end the 2022 election cycle with a General Election that will feature a number of races with as many as three political parties, as well as long list of amendments.  more

Tuesday's election will include the chance to approve a new 2022 Alabama State Constitution, as well as 10 state amendments and one local amendment for Walker County, requiring probate judges in the county to be state licensed attorneys. 

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CARBON HILL - A local boutique and collectible business is slowly restoring a key historic building for its commercial ventures, now including a meeting venue and restaurant, and will be holding a Christmas Open House and grand opening on Veterans Day weekend.  more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A former corrections officer at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility has been charged for his role in a conspiracy to smuggle cell phones, controlled substances, and other contraband items to inmates at the facility.  more

Alabama Power customers will see an increase of around $10 on their bills starting in December. 

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The Peer Helpers program designed for youth to mentor their peers is being implemented in the Jasper City school system.

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The 21st Century Afterschool Program at Oakman Elementary/Middle School released balloons and blew bubbles on Tuesday afternoon. The event marked what would have been the 6th birthday of Conner Lynn Earnest of Oakman, according to his cousin, Oakman teacher Autumn Custred. The Pre-K member of the program died June 10 in an four-wheeler accident at his residence, she said. Nearly 100 children and adults, including members of Conner's family, gathered on the school's baseball field, where Conner once played ball. There they released the balloons and then blew bubbles, which the family felt the children would enjoy doing.  more

District 5 in Jasper on Monday, Halloween, held its first District 5 Trunk or Treat in Coke Oven Park, thanks to the organizing efforts of Kita Kindred and Cheryl Hall. Officials estimated more than 150 people - and maybe more - attending. Children and families enjoyed not only the traditional trunk or treat candy fest, but also experienced a hayride, inflatables, games, a cake walk, snacks, grilled sausages and hot dogs. Sponsors and donors were thanked for their help in launching the annual event.  more

The East Walker Chamber of Commerce will not cross Highway 78 during its annual Christmas parade, but will switch sites each year between Sumiton and Dora, according the Executive Director Chee-Vee Whitfield. 

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