Keith Davis running for Alabama House District 13
Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis is running for Alabama House District 13.
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Matt Woods announces candidacy for State House
Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper, recently announced that she will not be running for re-election in 2022.
Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 relief funds to North Alabama counties
Ivey will announce additional grants to other Alabama cities and counties as applications are processed.
Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs
The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies.
Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper
The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry.
Walker County Public Fishing Lake being stocked with Rainbow Trout
The lake will reopen for trout season on Friday, Nov. 27. The daily creel limit is four trout per angler.
Five people indicted on conspiracy to transport illegal aliens
The maximum penalty for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens within the United States is 10 years in prison.
Every county in Alabama has lost people from COVID-19
There is a lot of diversity in Alabama. Not every community in Alabama looks the same, has the same level of education or makes the same amount money. There are urban counties, suburban counties, rural counties, counties experiencing rapid growth, and counties that have been declining in population for years. There are counties where people … Continued
Severe storms leave damage across Alabama
Severe weather impacted the Southeast during Sunday and Sunday night. A combination of tornados, severe thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds did damage across Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi. At least 11 people have been killed in Mississippi, including a Lawrence County sheriffs deputy and his wife. Fourteen people … Continued
Reed elected chairman of Legislature’s Oil and Gas Study Committee
Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, R-Jasper, was elected Chairman of the Alabama Legislature’s Oil and Gas Study Committee. “Alabama is abundant in natural resources, and that includes coal, oil, and natural gas,” Reed said. “I am committed to working with state agencies and private companies to ensure that we have a fair, transparent regulatory … Continued