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Walker County Sheriff, Chief Deputy Arrested

Grand Jury · Walker County

Walker County Sheriff, Chief Deputy Arrested

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and his second in command have been arrested and indicted by a grand jury for hiring people who were not eligible to serve in law enforcement. According to court documents, Smith and Chief Deputy Ralph Williams were both indicted Monday morning. Smith is indicted on six misdemeanor charges of violating article of standards for employing law enforcement officers, while Williams was in…See the Story

In a Deep Red State, a Mining Regulator Is Wary of Possible Trump Cuts to Its Budget - Inside Climate News

Climate Change · Jasper

In a Deep Red State, a Mining Regulator Is Wary of Possible Trump Cuts to Its Budget - Inside Climate News

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

If cuts mean there’s not enough money for the state to regulate mines, the federal government could end up on the hook to do the job, Alabama’s chief mining regulator said.By Lee HedgepethJASPER, Ala.—If federal funds designated for Alabama’s mining regulator dry up—there is a 16 percent cut in state grants now being debated in Congress—director Kathy Love believes she has a quick and compelling rebuttal.See the Story

SCAM ALERT: Walker Co. Sheriff’s Office warning of fake checks, letters coming by mail

Walker County, Alabama · Walker County

SCAM ALERT: Walker Co. Sheriff’s Office warning of fake checks, letters coming by mail

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The sheriff's office says one county resident got the letter that is pictured with this story in the mail along with a check for $3,990.69.Read Article

Jackson recognized as Superintendent of the Year for District 7

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For the second time in the past two weeks, Dr. Ann Jackson has been recognized at the state level for her work with the Jasper City School System.Jasper, Alabama · Jasper Read Article

Commission adds more health sensors to jail

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Walker County Commission on June 3 approved expanding the use of new high-tech sensors for individual cells in the Walker County Jail after they have proven to help detect health situations with inmates.Walker County, Alabama · Walker County Read Article

Aderholt appoints Walker County natives to posts

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, who represents the 4th Congressional District, recently announced two important staffing changes within his office, both involving natives of Walker County.Walker County, Alabama · Walker County Read Article

'Eye of the Needle' exhibit features hand-stitched artwork

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Bankhead House & Heritage Center's newest exhibit, “Eye of the Needle,” is on display now through Friday, Aug. 1. Eye of the Needle features the hand-stitched, framed artwork of Walker County's Lisa Frey Crump. The Bankhead House, located at…Jasper, Alabama · Jasper Read Article

Renovation plans revealed for Alabama's Walker County Public Lake - Alabama News Center

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Officials announced planned renovations at Walker County Public Lake near Jasper, and local leaders applauded the upgrades. The renovation work will include upgrades to the entrance road and parking lot, restrooms and concessions areas, a new entry gate and construction of a new event space. “The Department of Conservation manages 23 public fishing lakes throughout the state. The improvements here at Walker County Public Lake show how these comm…Jasper, Alabama · Jasper Read Article

Walker County Jail employee pleads guilty to charges relating to arrest, death of Tony Mitchell

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

At least 10 jail employees have pleaded guilty to charges related to Mitchell's death.Walker County, Alabama · Walker County See the Story

New $80M State of the Art Educational Center Breaks Ground in Jasper

🚧 GROUND BROKEN for NEW state-of-the-art educational center 👇 #birmingham #jasper #community #educationNayib Bukele · El Salvador See the Story

Jason Beasley named 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient for Sumiton campus

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Jason Beasley, division chair of the truck driver training program on Bevill State Community College's Sumiton campus, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient for the campus.Sumiton · Sumiton Read Article