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Land grading has begun at the future location of Full Moon BBQ in Jasper. The store’s owner said it should open by mid-October. Daily Mountain Eagle - James Phillips
Work starts on Full Moon BBQ
The sight of dirt moving at the old Carl Cannon property in Jasper means that construction on the city’s newest restaurant is set to begin soon.
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Dora suspect in custody after chase in county
Dora police arrested Boonie Franklin Hill, 46, of Empire, on Thursday following a chase through the city and a foot pursuit through the woods near the Cullman County line.
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East Walker businesses report counterfeit $20 bills showing up
Dora police are asking that local businesses be extra vigilant when accepting cash from customers because recently area businesses have been plagued with counterfeit bills.
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Council approves sewer rate increase
The Cordova City Council voted Tuesday night to increase sewer rates for the second time in the past year.
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Dora City Council member arrested on harrassment charge
SUMITON — Dora City Council member George Sides Jr. turned himself in to Sumiton police on Wednesday following an alleged altercation on Monday with a member of the city’s fire department. He was c...
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Jasper man found guilty of drug charges
A Walker County jury deliberated less than an hour before finding Eddie Williams, 27, of Jasper, guilty on charges of possession of crack cocaine.
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Gov. Robert Bentley was in Cordova Wednesday to accept $49 million in long term recovery funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Communities affected by the April 2011 tornadoes can begin applying for the money today. Daily Mountain Eagle - Jennifer Cohron
Bentley accepts $49M for storm recovery efforts
CORDOVA — Gov. Robert Bentley accepted $49 million in federal funding on Wednesday that will be distributed to communities affected by the April 2011 tornadoes.
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Dora man in custody following chase in Yerkwood
Dora police arrested Antrell Cornelius Parker, 19, of Dora, on Wednesday following a foot chase near Yerkwood.
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Grocery store plan moved back to Mill Street
CORDOVA — City leaders in Cordova have abandoned their proposal to build a new grocery store on the current First Bank of Jasper property.
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Parrish officials tab park opening as a big success
PARRISH — Town leaders proclaimed the May 25 grand opening of the Parrish Municipal Park a stunning success at Tuesday’s monthly council meeting.
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Roberts talks of need for skilled labor across U.S.
SUMITON — State Rep. Bill Roberts spoke to the East Walker Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at Lee’s Restaurant in Sumiton.
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Governor making stop in Cordova today
Gov. Robert Bentley will visit Walker County today to receive, on behalf of the state of Alabama, long-term disaster recovery funding that will help communities continue to rebuild following the Ap...
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City hosting entrepreneurial workshop June 22
The clean slate left downtown after demolition has some residents thinking about businesses they would like to build in Cordova.
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The annual Nauvoo Car show draws hundreds of people each year to northwest Walker County. This year’s event — the 18th — will be held Saturday beginning with registration at 8 a.m. Newly crowned Miss Alabama Chandler Champion and Miss Walker County Allison Farris will make special appearances at the car show. Daily Mountain Eagle - file photo
Annual Nauvoo Car Show set for Saturday
The Nauvoo Car Show has been an annual event for the past 18 years, and organizer Gene McDaniel is expecting great weather and a big crowd for this year’s event, which will be Saturday.
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Don Allison and Faye Eason, grandchildren of Civil War veteran Zack Allison, speak with Pat Morrison of the Bankhead House and Heritage Center. Allison’s medals are now part of the Center’s permanent collection. – Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.
Civil War artifacts donated to Bankhead House
The family of a Civil War veteran with ties to Walker County recently donated his medals to the Bankhead House and Heritage Center.
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