Nicole Smith

So often when we think we understand something, another thing comes along that forces us to pause, reconsider, and broaden our minds to encompass these new and fascinating pieces of information.

There's few similarities between the rugby league field and the chessboard. But in its geopolitical chess game with China, Australia has used the football code to play a soft power gambit.

The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County's Junior Ambassadors completed one of their annual service projects ahead of Christmas.

CORDOVA — Cordova Public Safety announced on Monday that one of the town's firefighters passed away.

Local artist Kate Gurganus had a big undertaking this year — to mark the county's 200th anniversary through a timeless piece of art — and she delivered.

Walker County Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham recently unveiled Vision '30 — a strategic plan that will guide the school system for the next five years.

The Bankhead House is ready to unveil its first exhibit of the year.

OAKMAN — Jay Miller, a former Oakman school resource officer, quickly responded when danger loomed near the Oakman schools' campus last year. He was recently honored for his heroism, which protected hundreds of children and others.

DORA — Parking and traffic flow will be adjusted at Dora High School — starting this week — as preparations begin to build the new high school.

Officer Shane Harrison of the Walker County Sheriff's Office was honored recently for protecting students in Curry during a situation that led to him being injured.