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County BOE to purchase LED lights for WCCT
Electrical students at the Walker County Center of Technology will soon be doing work to install new lights throughout campus.
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Countywide Christmas parade returns to Jasper Dec. 7
The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County will be holding its annual Walker County Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m., after …
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Face masks no longer required in county schools
Face masks will no longer be required in the Walker County school system, as COVID-positive cases remain low in the school district.
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CDC notes safe ways to mark holidays in pandemic
Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
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Art in the Park returns Saturday
Walker County Arts Alliance's Art in the Park will return this Saturday after a two-year hiatus caused by …
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Tarvin charges town officials not doing enough to address problems
PARRISH - A man charged at the Oct. 12 Parrish Town Council meeting that town leaders are not doing …
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Winners announced in annual beef cook-off
The annual Walker County Cattlemen's Association beef cook-off was held on Wednesday in the culinary …
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Jasper Veterans Parade set to return Nov. 6 with normal schedule
Jasper's Veterans Parade, sponsored by the the Marvin Lee Ferguson VFW Post 4850/Jasper and its …
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Walker unemployment drops to 3%
Walker County's unemployment rate in September dropped from 3.5 percent to 3 percent, according to …
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Dates released for Holiday Toy Drive
A number of new dates have been released concerning the Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Walker …
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Dora council purchases new playground equipment
DORA - The Dora City Council recently approved more than $10,000 for playground equipment, …
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Edward Dempsey Easter
Edward Dempsey Easter, 81, of Hoover peacefully passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Empire and went on to graduate from Dora High School in 1958. He served on the …
Lannie W. Young
Lannie W. Young, 71, of the Saragossa community, went to his heavenly home on October 11, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was buried at Old Zion Cemetery.A celebration of life …
Easter Edward Dempsey
Easter Edward Dempsey, 81, of Hoover peacefully passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Empire and went on to graduate from Dora High School in 1958. He served on the …
Jerry Lee Beck
Jerry Lee Beck, 72 of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral …
Dewey "Skip" Burton
Dewey "Skip" Burton, 69 of Nauvoo, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Ridgeview Health Services. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral …
Jimmy Chambless Tucker "Gram"
October 28, 1932 - October 22, 2021Jimmy Chambless Tucker "Gram", 88, of Jasper passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 22. 2021.By occupation, Jimmy was a beautician, …
Margaret Davis Parker
Margaret Davis Parker, 83, of Dora, passed away peacefully October 24, at her home, surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Flo Davis, and her baby …
Helen Jean Taft Thomas
Helen Jean Taft Thomas, 87, a lifelong resident of Sumiton, passed away on Saturday October 23, 2021 at her residence. She was owner of Helen and Gene’s Shoe Store for many …
Jimmy Carl Williams
May 01, 1949 - October 22, 2021Jimmy Carl Williams, 72, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence.The family received friends on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from …
Jimmy Williams
Jimmy Williams, 72 of Jasper, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Collins-Burke Funeral Home.Collins-Burke Funeral …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company's vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday.
California oil spill renews calls to ban offshore drilling
Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan
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Boris Johnson hailed by his party despite UK's economic woes
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Baldwin: Killing of cinematographer was 'tragic accident'
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin said Friday that the killing of a cinematographer who died after Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set was a "tragic accident," as authorities investigated the shooting, which also wounded the director.
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Brady's return leads NBC to strong Sunday football ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady wins in the television ratings, too. NBC relentlessly promoted the …
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Britney Spears thanks #FreeBritney fans after dad's removal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears thanked fans who have called for years to #FreeBritney for major …
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Daniel Craig on bidding Bond goodbye in 'No Time to Die'
NEW YORK (AP) — When Daniel Craig first got the gig, he felt like something had gone amiss. "You've …
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William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Captain Kirk is rocketing into space next week — boldly going …
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Emmys vow a 'good time' after bleak year; 'Crown' may rule
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy Awards host Cedric the Entertainer and the show's producers promise …
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Alanis Morissette blasts documentary 'Jagged' as 'salacious'
NEW YORK (AP) — Just hours before the HBO documentary "Jagged" was to premiere at the Toronto …
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Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer …
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Re-opening of 3 powerhouse Broadway shows signals new dawn
NEW YORK (AP) — We know when it paused. But when did it restart? One of the recurring …
I’m very disappointed right now in our wonderful state. On Thursday, SB308 made it through the floor of the Alabama Senate. SB308 establishes a lifetime $300 pistol permit option for citizens, and …