DORA - The Dora City Council approved an annexation Thursday which will take the city limits down to near U.S. Interstate 22 and the Heritage Landing development, as well as open up parts of Yerkwood for annexation.  more

The Rotary Club of Jasper celebrated 100 years of service on Thursday night. Members gathered for a meal and heard a detailed account of the club's history. The Daily Mountain Eagle will share more … more

SUMITON - The Sumiton City Council, breaking long tradition, will move its meetings from Tuesdays to Mondays.  more

The Walker County Commission has given pre-application approval for a STEM camp in the wake of Alabama's first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) co-sponsored, STEM-approved non-profit being formed in Walker County, called the Operation Aviation Foundation.

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State Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, traveled to the Decatur Excel Center on Feb. 27 with area school leaders to learn about ways to best serve Walker County's growing English learner population.

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A protest organizer in the Anthony Mitchell case appealed to the Walker County Commission Monday for help for opioid victims and suggested the commission could recommend for the resignation of Sheriff Nick Smith and the release of all sheriff video of Mitchell.  more

The Walker County Commission on Monday approved a letter of intent for a POWER grant to get an Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP). 

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Three businesses described as "multi-national brands" will be opening in Jasper later this year, Mayor David O’Mary announced during Tuesday morning’s Jasper City Council meeting.  more

Cordova sent all seven of its VEX robotics teams to the Alabama State VEX competition in late February.

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County Engineer Mike Short has resigned to retire, with Assistant Engineer Glenn Peek picked by the Walker County Commission to be his replacement. 

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