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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.
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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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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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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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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...
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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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Undocumented teen charged in fatal crash
A 17-year-old illegal immigrant has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that happened late last week in Jasper.
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Dora clerk suspended, files complaint against mayor
DORA — Dora’s City Clerk Cindy Vines Pritchett served a three-day unpaid suspension last week for disconnecting the security camera in her office.
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City's fire department on the move again
Cordova Fire and Rescue has already begun the process of vacating the old high school, which is slated for demolition this summer.
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Council splits on Tahoe decision
DORA – The Dora City Council split four to four on a measure to purchase a used Tahoe from the Hoover Police Department.
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Yellow Jacket Day scheduled for Saturday at Curry High School
The Curry Football Booster Club will host “Yellow Jacket Day” this Saturday, May 18, at Curry High School, which will feature a number of fun activities, including a Spirit Tent and a Yard Sale. Th...
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Only one building remained to be torn down along Cordova’s Main Street going into the fourth week of the downtown demoltion project. – Photo by: Jennifer Cohron.
Rebuilding possibilities
Recovery manager outlines city's needed projects
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