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Man facing drug trafficking charges after search warrant in Jasper

Monday, October 6 by News Room

JASPER, Ala. (Community Journal) – One man is in custody and drugs off the street after Jasper Police conducted a search warrant last week. Jasper Police Department narcotics agents searched a home in the 1700 block of 12th Avenue West on Wednesday, Oct. 1.... Read More.

Unsettled weather pattern continues for central Alabama with showers and slight cooldown ahead

Monday, October 6 by News Room

JASPER, Ala. (Community Journal) – Intermittent rain is expected to continue throughout central Alabama through Tuesday night as a weak disturbance and approaching cold front influence our weather. The National Weather Service reports scattered showers due to a disturbance over Mississippi, with the greatest... Read More.

Sumiton announces Amnesty Day to help residents facing legal issues

Thursday, October 2 by News Room

SUMITON, Ala. (Community Journal) – Anyone struggling with an outstanding case, payment plan or warrant in the City of Sumiton will soon have a chance to get back on track. The city announced Wednesday that the Sumiton Municipal Court Amnesty Day on Dec. 5... Read More.

Dry stretch continues, drought worsens across central Alabama

Thursday, October 2 by News Room

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Community Journal) – Central Alabama will stay locked into a warm, dry pattern through the end of the week, with little relief in sight for worsening drought conditions. High pressure is firmly in control, keeping skies mostly sunny and rainfall chances near... Read More.

BEVILL STATE TO HOST “RECOVERY IS HERE” EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP

Friday, August 29 by Jon Timmons

WITH AARR AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WALKER COUNTY Jasper, AL – Bevill State Community College, in partnership with the Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences (AARR) and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, will host a “Recovery Is Here” community event on Friday, September... Read More.

Three people facing drug charges in Curry

Friday, July 4 by News Room

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... Read More.

Strong storms knock out power to thousands in Walker County

Friday, July 4 by News Room

JASPER, Ala. (The Community Journal) – Thousands across Walker County are waking up without power Sunday morning. According to Alabama Power at 4:45 a.m., 6,332 customers have their electricity out after a wave or strong storms moved through central Alabama Saturday afternoon, leaving downed... Read More.

Jasper receives 2nd SEEDS grant

Friday, July 4 by News Room

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.

Finding Faith in Flight: Helen Ivey’s ‘Night Pigeons’ inspires readers

Friday, July 4 by News Room

Anyone who has ever met Helen Ivey knows she brings her whole heart to everything she does—whether it’s teaching science at Valley Jr. High, whipping up a family dinner, or sitting down for a simple chat with friends. That same passion shines in her first children’s book, Night... Read More.

Bevill State contributes $341.2M to regional economy

Friday, July 4 by News Room

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... Read More.

Visual Artists exhibition opens at Walker County Arts Alliance

Friday, July 4 by News Room

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 show will feature the work of visual artists Hannah Lewis and Kat Murray, who serve as art instructors for Walker County... Read More.

Jasper prayer breakfast set for Tuesday morning

Friday, July 4 by News Room

the attached flyer provides details for the third annual Community Prayer Breakfast to be held in Jasper on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The post Jasper prayer breakfast set for Tuesday morning appeared first on The Community Journal.

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Man facing drug trafficking charges after search warrant in Jasper

Unsettled weather pattern continues for central Alabama with showers and slight cooldown ahead

Sumiton announces Amnesty Day to help residents facing legal issues

Dry stretch continues, drought worsens across central Alabama

BEVILL STATE TO HOST “RECOVERY IS HERE” EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP

Three people facing drug charges in Curry

Strong storms knock out power to thousands in Walker County

Jasper receives 2nd SEEDS grant

Finding Faith in Flight: Helen Ivey’s ‘Night Pigeons’ inspires readers

Bevill State contributes $341.2M to regional economy

Visual Artists exhibition opens at Walker County Arts Alliance

Jasper prayer breakfast set for Tuesday morning

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