University of Alabama students returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester must be tested for coronavirus, officials said. The tests must happen within seven days of their arrival, no later … more

The Walker County Arts Alliance is focusing on youth artists with its next virtual exhibit. The parents or guardians of artists between ages 5 and 18 have until Jan. 9 to submit a photograph of … more

In December, the Walker Area Community Foundation was named a Hero of COVID-19 at the Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ 2020 International Quality of Life Awards. The award, … more

Sheriff Nick Smith's goals for 2021 include opening the department's firearms range to the public on a limited basis and getting school resource officers in more county schools. The range, … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama notched almost a third of its coronavirus cases in December, an alarming bulge that echoed the warnings of medical experts who said the state would see some dark … more

Officials in Winston County announced Tuesday the arrest of a suspect in the death of an Arley man. The body of David Brian Hayes was found by firefighters responding to a house fire on Helicon … more

Government entities in Walker County announced office closings and garbage schedule changes in the wake of the New Year's holidays. The Walker County Courthouse will close Jan. 1. Walker County … more

The majority of headlines in 2020 were about the COVID-19 pandemic, but progress was made in Walker County regarding a number of issues. Communities came together in times of tragedy, and we … more

Crime statistics for the Walker County Sheriff's Office show a busy yet productive year. After a quiet year with no homicides in 2019, six homicides occurred in 2020. Carl Carpenter, who was … more

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Doug Jones will spend the final days of his term in quarantine after his wife tested positive for COVID-19. Jones made the announcement Wednesday night on … more