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Contracts for new school approved
The Jasper City Board of Education moved the new Walker High School project forward Wednesday afternoon with the approval of two contracts.
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Arrests on the rise in Cordova
Members of the Cordova Police Department stayed busy in April. Officers made 34 arrests last month, compared to 27 for January through March combined.
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A work crew levels an area on the property where the new Sumiton Elementary School will be located. Below, a large amount of dirt will need to be moved before construction on the new school can begin. Daily Mountain Eagle - James Phillips
Ceremony to be held at new Sumiton school location
SUMITON — A groundbreaking ceremony for the site of the new Sumiton Elementary School has been scheduled for next week.
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The teacher for the new K5 Academy at the Mount Vernon Childcare center in Jasper, Joyce Nettles, looks on as her students work on an assignment. 
The center is currently taking applications for next year’s K5 Academy. For more information, call Mount Vernon Childcare at 205-221-9250.  Daily Mountain Eagle - Elane Jones
Celebrating 4 years serving community
The Childcare Center at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Jasper is celebrating its fourth year of operation.
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Access road project approved
Construction on an industrial access road leading into the new HTNA facility will soon begin after the Jasper City Council approved a contractor Tuesday.
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City park opening May 25
PARRISH — The Parrish Town Council voted unanimously to hold the grand opening celebration for the Parrish Municipal Park on May 25 at Tuesday afternoon’s meeting.
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City park opening May 25
PARRISH — The Parrish Town Council voted unanimously to hold the grand opening celebration for the Parrish Municipal Park on May 25 at Tuesday afternoon’s meeting.
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Sales tax increase being considered
The Sumiton City Council is considering a sales tax increase that would help fund the construction of a new fire department as well as several other needs within the city.
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Birmingham artist Sean Sanderson was named Best in Show at the 2012 Art in the Park. Sanderson poses with Walker County Arts Alliance members Melanie Poole and Lynn Mishkel at last year’s event. – Photo Special to the Eagle.
Arts Alliance gearing up for 10th AIP event
There will be new faces and familiar favorites at the Walker County Arts Alliance’s 10th annual Art in the Park this Saturday.
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Cordova cow patty drop to be held Friday
Organizers of the Cordova High School Cow Patty Drop have made some changes so that the second annual fundraiser will be even more successful than the first, which raised $8,000 for the school.
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Winston Key Club shares success stories
As far as statewide recognition and awards go, no other clubs can top the Key Club at Winston County High School.
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Possible courthouse move discussed further
Public reaction to a possible relocation of the county’s courthouse has been mixed, according to members of the Walker County Commission.
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Students excel in tech contest
Three students from West Jasper Elementary School recently took home top honors at the Alabama Council for Technology in Education Fair in Montgomery. The students, Curina Cavett, Rachel Caudle and...
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Harris addresses escalating rumors
Winston County Sheriff Rick Harris is hitting back against rumors that have been circulating recently about him, his department and other Winston County officials.
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Community coming together for Cookin’ for a Cure Crawfish Boil
The fifth annual Cookin’ for a Cure Crawfish Boil to benefit breast cancer patients or survivors, sponsored by Scott Crump Toyota and Cafe Bill’s, will be Tuesday, May 7 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Cafe B...
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