Shots fired in west Jasper, suspect in custody

JASPER (TCJ) – One person was transported to the hospital and another is in custody after a shooting in Jasper Friday night. The Jasper Police Department said on Facebook that they received an emergency call for “shots fired with a possible injury.” When officers... Read More.

Times have changed

When I was a kid growing up in Walker County, it was a different time. Nobody had air conditioning. On hot summer nights, if you were fortunate enough to have a window fan, you might have to reverse its direction to get rid of... Read More.

Three people facing drug charges in Curry

WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (The Community Journal) – Three people were arrested after the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) executed a search warrant in north Walker County. Jimmy Shehan, John Ulrich, and Dusty Wallace were taken into custody when officials with searched a residence on Battle... Read More.

Jasper receives 2nd SEEDS grant

The Jasper Industrial Development Board has been awarded a matching grant through Alabama’s SEEDS program of $85,743.00, the second award given to JIDB from Governor Ivey’s development grant funds program. It will be used for a site assessment project that has a total budget... Read More.

Bevill State contributes $341.2M to regional economy

Bevill State Community College (BSCC) continues to be a driving force for economic growth and workforce development in Alabama, contributing $341.2 million to the region’s economy, according to a newly released Economic Impact Study by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The study,... Read More.