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... Read More.
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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... Read More.
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... Read More.
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... Read More.
‘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... Read More.
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... Read More.
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... Read More.
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... Read More.
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... Read More.
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.... Read More.
Fund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children
Summertime often can be the hungriest time for Alabama children. By investing in Summer EBT, our policymakers can take an important step toward addressing... Read More.
Capping property tax increases, election integrity and education legislation
The Alabama House of Representatives was busy again last week working on a wide range of bills. The pace has picked up since Spring... Read More.
