Oakman News

Memorial Day brought hundreds of people together in Walker County 's town of Oakman , where high school students and others helped build a Veteran's memorial.

Oakman High School in Walker County will dedicate its new veteran's memorial on Memorial Day. via NBC13.com

“Some years we have few, and some years we have more earthquakes”

Red Bay resident Helen Nelson was shaken awake from a deep sleep early Friday morning by an earthquake that happened 400 miles away. via Alabama Live

“If elected I would take the money I receive for District 2 and do my best to use it in all the beats in my district. I will also do whatever it takes to help find money to repair all the bridges and roads in our county.”

ELANE JONES The Daily Mountain Eagle Published April 19, 2008 1:13 AM CDT Mitchell "Dan" Wright of Jasper announced Friday he is seeking the Walker County Commission District 2 seat currently held by Larry ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“We were successful with the Fox, but this is going to be a better fit. I think the market is perfect for this format and we are going to be able to reach so many more people on the new frequency.”

JAMES O. PHILLIPS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published April 17, 2008 12:52 AM CDT Jasper native and Oakman resident Brett Elmore recently welcomed a new baby into his family. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 28, 2008 1:02 AM CDT The Walker County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Saturday morning to decide whether to extend the deadline on qualifying for the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“We don't want to regulate it. We want to eradicate it.”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 23, 2008 12:52 AM CDT Oakman Central Baptist pastor Jamie Lay, who is also head of Concerned Citizens for Christian Morality, said pastors will meet to listen ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“People call in tips. The Citizens for a Drug Free Walker County give us a lot of tips on illegal drug activity, and that really helps us out.”

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 21, 2008 1:59 AM CDT PARRISH - Parrish police arrested seven people Thursday on charges related to the illegal distribution or possession of prescription ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“They already knew how to regulate it.”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 15, 2008 12:32 AM CDT About 125 pastors and anti-bingo advocates said Thursday they are taking a tough stand against all forms of gambling in the wake of the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“Mr. Chairman, it is my recommendation that we not adopt this today”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 11, 2008 1:16 AM CDT The Walker County Commission agreed Monday to delay a vote for one week on the final draft resolution of electronic bingo rules. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“My thoughts were about the revenue the county was bringing in. Our officials are working on a shoestring budget”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 11, 2008 1:16 AM CDT A bingo player told the Walker County Commission Monday that a new group among electronic bingo players is being formed to help keep ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“I wanted them to see how important it is to read and that you have to read to succeed. "It was just a big day for the school.”

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 04, 2008 11:13 PM CST OAKMAN - On March 2, 1904, one of America's most well-known children's book authors was born, and this week students across the ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

From Staff Reports Published February 24, 2008 12:32 AM CST Residents in Walker and Winston counties who suffered damage caused by the Feb. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“As you know, since we don't have our one month's operating reserve, we have to have a recovery plan”

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published February 22, 2008 12:03 AM CST Jasper attorney Thomas Carmichael scolded the Walker County Board of Education at its Thursday afternoon meeting for an apparent ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“We give them MasterCards, so they can get whatever they need”

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published February 09, 2008 1:44 AM CST When dawn broke Wednesday morning on the devastation left by the previous night's tornado, which ripped through several south ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“I was proud and honored to be offered the job. I hope to make some positive changes and work with the people here in Walker County to build up the Democratic Party and get some things accomplished.”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published February 02, 2008 1:45 AM CST Chris Pendley, the new chairman of the Walker County Democratic Party, wants to work more to get the youth vote this year. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“During the Depression we were lucky to get six months of school because of funding”

Julian Davidson hopes children will be inspired to get an education in math and science when they visit a new $7 million center named for him and his wife at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. via Alabama Live

“The bands would have to understand they are not getting paid. It's a charity type of event. Most bands will do that. They'll play to raise money for educational and things like that”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published January 03, 2008 1:05 AM CST Van Cain of Cordova wants to set up a music festival in Walker County in spring or summer of 2009 to raise funds for charities and to ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published January 03, 2008 1:04 AM CST Two men have been arrested and indicted on felony sexual abuse charges following investigations conducted by child abuse ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“Now you can come to any stop if you don't have the schedule and you can look up to see when is the next bus in a convenient form”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published November 27, 2007 10:46 PM CST The ClasTran buses in Jasper and on the Walker County rural routes will offer free rides and coupons Dec. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition