Trees are prepared to be given to buyers at the Walker County Forestry Planning Committee's annual tree sale at the Walker County Farmers Market on Friday, March 3. Proceeds from the sale of the bare root or containerized seedlings support conservation education in Walker County.  more

The Walker County Sheriff's Office has reported an arrest for rape.In December 2022, an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) CyberTip case was assigned to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office ICAC … more

Five more schools in the Walker County school system have achieved a prestigious certification.

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CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill City Council on Feb. 23 heard citizen Diane Blankensopp of Sixth Avenue NW complain about a repossession and junk car business being started at a residential home near her residence. 

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Local Republicans talked recently about economic incentives being a major highlight of the coming Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, which starts Tuesday, March 7. more

Walker County, like many places in Alabama and the country, faces serious problems with substance abuse. A new program is taking a different and unique approach to the problem by focusing on prevention, and this positions Walker County to set a positive example for other communities in Alabama. 

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The Walker County Lake reopened on Wednesday, March 1, after being closed since June 2022. So many people were at the lake Wednesday morning that parking was limited in the areas to dock a boat, and … more

A paving project that will cost almost $2 million is expected to begin in the city in the near future after Jasper City Council members approved a bid during last Tuesday’s city council meeting.The … more

Cutting-edge cancer radiation treatment is now available in Jasper.

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