Walker County

Greg Barnes wins special election in Alabama House District 13

Unofficial results showed Greg Barnes claiming the GOP primary for the House District 13 special election.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 1, 2025

Opinion

Dustin Beaty’s redemption tale crumbles under records tying him to opioid supply

Beaty claims redemption from addiction, but records and investigators show he profited from fueling Walker County’s deadly opioid crisis.

Bill Britt

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September 4, 2025

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith indicted for employing uncertified officers

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was indicted for knowingly employing uncertified officers, including a deputy with a suspended certification and uncertified school resource officers.

Alex Jobin

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June 10, 2025

Renovation plans revealed for Walker County Public Lake

Officials announced renovations including upgrades to facilities, a new event space, and improved recreation for all.

June 6, 2025

Former Alabama jailer pleads guilty in inmate’s death from hypothermia

Jones admitted in the plea agreement that "collectively we did it. We killed him."

August 5, 2024

Alabama’s gambling problem: Barrels of money and no regulation

The piles of money hauled in from illegal gambling in Alabama are unbelievable.

Josh Moon

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April 16, 2024

Ivey visits mining site turned development project in Walker County

The development of the site is expected to complete its first phase in 2024.

John H. Glenn

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August 25, 2022

Marshall commends Walker County authorities for cracking down on illegal gaming

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall commended Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair for taking swift action to close newly established illegal electronic bingo halls in Walker County on Tuesday. “Alabama law is crystal clear,” Marshall said. “Electronic bingo and coin slot machines are illegal. No matter what the operators … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 29, 2019

Alabama Power closes coal-fired plant, cites Obama-era regulations

The Alabama Public Service Commission blamed Obama-era regulations and emissions mandates for the closing of a historic coal-fired power plant in Walker County on Wednesday. “In 2008, candidate Obama declared war on coal and promised to bankrupt anyone who built a coal-fired electricity plant,” the PSC said. “President Obama immediately went to work signing one … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 21, 2019