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City seeking funding for Viking Drive
Applications for the final round of funding assistance through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program are due by the end of the week, and city officials are hoping Jasper...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Council votes not to retain magistrate
OAKMAN — Oakman’s city council voted unanimously on Monday to not reappoint the city’s magistrate. The magistrate and court clerk, Sanquenetta Johnson, had been reappointed temporarily since the ne...
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Derik Gurganus, Charles Harper and Adam Gurganus load sleeping bags to be taken with other relief items to help victims of tornadoes in Oklahoma. Daily Mountain Eagle - James Phillips
Local effort under way to help Okla.storm survivors
A 17-year-old survivor of the April 2011 tornadoes is spearheading one of the local efforts to help Oklahoma residents after Monday’s deadly tornadoes. Megan Johnson, who graduates this week from C...
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Eagle salutes seniors in graduation program
For the first time ever, a graduation program featuring all 700-plus graduating seniors in Walker County will be available at each commencement ceremony this weekend.
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Inmate’s death under investigation
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Bureau of Investigation are continuing their investigation into the death of an inmate at Walker County Jail late Monday night. Authorities believ...
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Cordova Elementary School recently started an archery team as well as an after school program for students who are interested in the arts. – Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.
Cordova Elementary adds archery, fine arts
CORDOVA — Children in Cordova who are not interested in traditional athletics now have several extracurricular activities tailored just for them.
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Bevill hosting youth theatre camp
A program being introduced by Bevill State Community College this summer will teach children all aspects of a musical theatre production.
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Officials urge motorcycle awareness and safety
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Alabama Department of Public Safety is asking all drivers to be safe and aware of all the vehicles on the road.
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Rep. Richard Baugh sits next to Rep. April Weaver during a recent committee meeting in the House. – Photo by: W. Brian Hale.
Working hard in the House
Baughn finishes second year representing District 14
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Worker protection act now law
A law to expand the protection of utility workers from threats while performing their jobs was signed earlier this week by Gov. Robert Bentley.
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Despite a steady rain and downpours at times, the Relay for Life Walker County-Jasper saw many people visit the Walker High School track Friday night. The weather forced some of the 45 teams signed up for the event to seek shelter inside a small gym adjacent to the track. The goal for this year’s event was $121,000. All proceeds from the Relay will benefit the American Cancer Society. – Photos by: James Phillips and Rachel Davis.
WALKING FOR A CURE
Despite a steady rain and downpours at times, the Relay for Life Walker County-Jasper saw many people visit the Walker High School track Friday night. The weather forced some of the 45 teams signed...
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Volunteers with the Alabama Power Service Organization help Arc clients paint and plant. - Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.
Raised bed garden project completed
Residents and clients of the Arc of Walker County will soon be able to enjoy fresh produce that they helped grow.
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Unrestrained fatalities on the rise
A recent report from the Alabama Department of Public Safety said the number of unrestrained traffic fatalities in collisions increased in April and has increased in the state overall.
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The Walker County Ultimate Fair will continue through Saturday. The fair includes various rides, games and food vendors. A scheduling issue caused a petting zoo to cancel, but organizers have added a circus. – Photo by: James Phillips.
Fun at the fair
The Walker County Ultimate Fair will continue through Saturday. The fair includes various rides, games and food vendors. A scheduling issue caused a petting zoo to cancel, but organiz...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pendley appointed to District 5 seat
A special called meeting was held Thursday by the Carbon Hill City Council to appoint a new member to a city council seat left vacant by former District 5 Council member, Chris Pschirer, in April.
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