Walker County has a chance to get rid of a bad sheriff. They might not
Nick Smith has presided over a crime-riddled sheriff's department in Walker County. The people there might re-elect him anyway.
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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.
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See recent postsDustin 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.
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.
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.
Ivey visits mining site turned development project in Walker County
The development of the site is expected to complete its first phase in 2024.
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
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