Jasper Council approves significant funding increase for BSCC programs
In a momentous decision, the Jasper City Council has unanimously approved a proposal by Mayor David O’Mary to significantly increase funding for Bevill State...
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Working for Walker County
“I was hired to fight for the people of District 13 and Walker County, that is exactly what I will continue to do.” –...
WCCT Rising Star: Dylan Tidwell
We are excited to announce another 2023-2024 Walker County Center of Technology Rising Star, Dylan Tidwell!Dylan is a senior from Carbon Hill High School...
Contractor to pour bridge deck in Jasper
TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved lane closures to allow the contractor to pour the bridge deck on SR-5 over SR-69...
Bevill State students named to All-Alabama Academic Team
Two Bevill State Community College (BSCC) students are among the 2024 All-Alabama Academic Team. Alexis Wilson, GPA: 3.875, Hometown: Fayette, AL (BSCC Fayette Campus), and...
Ledbetter a powerful speaker of the Alabama House
As the 2024 Regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.”In that column I...
‘Hoot’n & Holler’n’ podcast debuts
Any southern gathering worth its salt has certain fundamental elements. Those most needed items include fried foods, cold drinks, a crazy uncle or two...
Gas tanker crash kills one, shuts down I22
A single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, has caused roadway blockage. All lanes of Interstate...
Shoe shine Mondays now at The Cigar Box
The throwback vibe recently got a little stronger inside The Cigar Box in downtown Jasper with the installation of an “old school” shoe shine...
Stephenson named president of Florida Poly University
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of Walker County native Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the next president of the...
Life 101: Screened porch
Last Sunday I woke up early, I lay in bed silently going over my “gratitude list.” In the distance I heard thunder.I put on...
2nd district primary runoffs this week
Those of you who live in the new 2nd congressional district have runoffs this coming Tuesday, April 16. This is the most interesting and entertaining political contest in Alabama this year....
