Ed Howell

PARRISH - Mayor Bubba Cagle said on Thursday, Feb. 15, that garbage workers are not to pick up any garbage cans other than the new green cans — and that citizens wanting more container space will have to pay more in deposits.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart, who is running for chief justice, recently spoke in Jasper about being on the nation's most conservative state Supreme Court and promised to give the court system all the tools it can use to be the best.

The Walker County Commission has agreed for District Attorney Bill Adair to start a new "enhanced electronic rehabilitation" program, partnering with the University of Alabama and using $100,000 of the

Thomas Govan, who is running for Place 2 of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, spoke at the Feb. 1 Walker County Republican Party candidate forum in Jasper.

CARBON HILL - District 3 Walker County Board of Education candidate Jake Kilpatrick said Tuesday he wanted to hold Walker County School System leaders accountable, saying he would not be

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A new Western wear store, Wild Pansy, has opened at the Jasper Mall, which the owner calls "just a little tiny country-rooted boutique."

CORDOVA - The Cordova Town Council approved a motorcycle ride event, Salute for Veterans, set for Sunday, May 19.

The Carbon Hill Town Council listens to Mayor David Phillips read a document as it met in a work session before its regular meeting on Thursday, May 9. The council reviewed a nuisance abatement ordinance that was found in the records but left unsigned. It talked of fines from $150 to $1,000 depending on how many times the law was violated, with jail time of up to six months. Police officers would determine how much time to give owners to clean up any property. The council discussed how to possibly add provisions for dwellings, overgrown grass and abandoned vehicles. Town officials will do more research and revisions on the proposal to bring up for future adoption.

CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill Town Council recently heard concerns from citizens about the look of the town and also urged people to call in with details if they feel they are not getting a response from the city, including its police department.