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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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District 5 Sen. Greg Reed addresses the House Health Committee on Senate Bill 340 during a legislative session on Tuesday. Daily Mountain Eagle - W. Brian Hale
Reed working on Goat Hill to improve district, state
MONTGOMERY — Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) walked purposefully into a joint briefing room already filled to capacity with members of the media, lobbyists and representatives of major health organizatio...
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Firefighters recognized worldwide
International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on May 4. On this date individuals are asked to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their liv...
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Hundreds of former students expected for annual banquet
WEST JEFFERSON — In some ways, the town of West Jefferson is typical to the South — built on coal mining and bound by neighborly love and school pride.
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Bankhead Middle School faculty members dressed as characters from the reality show “Duck Dynasty” during a pep rally Friday morning. Daily Mountain Eagle - Jennifer Cohron
Students use ‘Duck Dynasty’ to prep for tests
Students at Bankhead Middle School are drawing inspiration to do well on an important standardized test next week from a surprising source — the cast of “Duck Dynasty.”
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