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Improvements under way along Highland Avenue
Work expected to be completed by July 4 holiday
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City’s fire department distributing address signs
Cordova Fire and Rescue is undertaking a project that will help locate residents more easily in the event of an emergency.
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Guilty verdict in child sex abuse case
A Walker County jury convicted James David Wade, 45, of Oakman, late Friday on three charges of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 and one count of sodomy of a child under the age of 12.
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Foothills Festival moved to Sept. 7
The Foothills Festival, sponsored by the City of Jasper, will take place in September.
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The 18th annual Nauvoo Car Show
The 18th annual Nauvoo Car Show was held on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants and attendees of all ages to see the variety of vehicles on display. Old classics, new hotrods and even a few ...
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Council OK’s buying equipment for golf course
DORA — The Dora City Council approved the purchase of new equipment for the city-owned Horse Creek Golf Course at their regular meeting Tuesday night. The golf course’s fleet of mowers had aged to...
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Additions made to contracts for new school
During a Jasper City Council work session Friday morning, city attorney Russ Robertson announced changes the city had made to contracts related to the new Walker High School project.
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Police ID suspect in robbery at CH Chevron
A suspect in the recent robbery of the Carbon Hill Chevron has been identified. Carbon Hill Assistant Police Chief Matt Dozier said Matthew Williams, a 32-year-old Oakman native who now lives in Wa...
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Deputy involved in shooting after traffic stop
A Walker County sheriff’s deputy and a suspect suffered injuries following an altercation Thursday evening on Smith Chapel Road.
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Jasper swim team in action today
Christopher Landers, a 14-year-old member of the Jasper Sharks Swim Team, competes in the backstroke Tuesday afternoon at Cullman. The swim team returns to action today with a medal meet at Madison...
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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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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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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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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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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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