The early American settlers called them “blue robins” because of their rust-colored chest and blue back and tail. Today, you and I would call them Eastern bluebirds and they are among the most … more

Littering has been a serious problem in Walker County for a long time.Litter crews are constantly working around the county to pick up trash tossed along the side of area roadways. The Walker County … more

Recently, while reading Hebrews 2, from the KJV, the words of our title from verse 9, caught my attention. more

It has been speculated for several years that Alabama could lose a congressional seat after the 2020 Census. It was thought to be a foregone conclusion. However, in recent days, the U.S. Census … more

Two big industrial announcements in December for Jasper will have a significant impact on all of Walker County in the near future. more

I’m going to talk you about a different kind of business today.  It’s not anything you can find in Downtown Jasper yet, but it is something that I think you’ll want to hear.  It’s my personal business. 

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As 2020 came to a close and we entered 2021, I wanted to fulfill a campaign promise and provide the taxpaying citizens of Walker County with a review of how their money was put to work at the Walker … more

Are you as tired of making New Year’s resolutions and then breaking them as I am? My resolutions were actually very simple… get my garage cleaned out, get in shape, and to keep off the weight I … more

THENThis topic was suggested by an individual who had been shortchanged by a group of workers at his new house. He needed to have it underpinned with brick, and he hired it to be done. Before they … more

Our View: Highway 118 paving taking foreverA milling and repaving project on a large portion of Highway 118 first began in September with estimates saying it would be completed by Thanksgiving. … more