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... Read More.
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Gov. Ivey announces Department of Workforce; Reed assumes helm
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce.... Read More.
Jasper prayer breakfast set for Tuesday morning
the attached flyer provides details for the third annual Community Prayer Breakfast to be held in Jasper on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Visual Artists exhibition opens at Walker County Arts Alliance
The Walker County Arts Alliance is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Meet the Visual Artists, running from February 10th to March 24th, 2025. The... Read More.
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... 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... Read More.
Alabama DHR addresses increase in EBT fraud, cautions clients against phone scams
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is continuing to receive an increased number of fraud reports throughout the state. DHR continues to process requests... Read More.
Celebrate holiday season by visiting ‘Wonderland Under Warrior’ at Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns State Park’s signature cave system transforms into an immersive winter wonderland known as “Wonderland Under Warrior” during the holiday season, and it’s... Read More.
Sipsey Heritage Commission hosting annual kayak river race
Sipsey Heritage Commission is hosting The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett Saturday, October 12, 2024. Racers compete in kayaks, canoes, and SUPs to... Read More.
Reed announces $128k in grants to Walker County through CAWACO RC&D
State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, today announces the awarding $128,000 in funding for infrastructure and services projects... Read More.
Life 101: October
October has a lot to offer. The pastimes change from water sports, weekends at the beach to football, festivals getting ready for Christmas.October is... Read More.
A lost art
In the part of Walker county where I was raised, there once lived an African-American man who owned a farm, neighboring my grandparents’ place.... Read More.
