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Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Emerson era begins at Curry

D.J. Emerson has spent several years as an assistant coach among area's most prominent programs. He will have the opportunity to show skills as a head coach for the first time at the helm of the Curry Yellow Jackets.His challenge will be to reverse the fortunes of ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Loaded Wildcats aim for deep playoff run

The Oakman Wildcats finished their 2020 campaign with a 7-4 mark and playoff berth, with plenty of memorable plays made throughout the season.While 2020 represented a decade-long standard of the Wildcats making a postseason bid, it also showed the amazing potential that lay within the team — potential ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Nine starters returning on offense could mean big year for Vikings

The Jasper Vikings' return to Class 6A play in 2020 was a rocky ride. Following an opening win over Mars Hill, Jasper dropped six consecutive games and was forced to deal with injuries to key personnel, struggling to a 3-7 finish.Two positives emerged from the muddled 2020 ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Cochran returns to coaching roots at Carbon Hill

Mark Cochran began his coaching career with the Carbon Hill Bulldogs in 1995 as an assistant coach under Davey Reed. 26 years later, Cochran is back, this time as the head coach of the Bulldogs to usher-in a new era of success.He inherits a ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Williams returns to Dora, bringing excitement and promise

Chavis Williams made a triumphant to his alma mater to usher in the 2021 season to the delight of the students, faculty and community of Dora.Having served as head coach of the Carbon Hill Bulldogs in the previous two seasons where he helped earn its first playoff ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Smothers returns to lead Blue Devils

Veteran coach Shane Smothers, whose previous stops include Jasper, Lawrence County and Georgiana, has returned to Walker County to lead the Cordova Blue Devils for the 2021 season.Listed as one of his top three jobs, Smothers stated his ties to the county and the community made taking ...

Thursday, July 22 by Brian Hale

Eagles look to continue 2020 success

The Sumiton Christian Eagles made the area's biggest turnaround from head coach David Powell's first season to his second, rebounding from 1-9 to 6-5, in the process earning the program's first playoff bid since 2016.Powell said the 2020 season was special in that his team began the year ...

Monday, July 19 by Brian Hale

2021 Positive Revenue Projections Lead Jasper Mayor and Council to look to the Future for Major Projects.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2021 Positive Revenue Projections Lead Jasper Mayor and Council to look to the Future for Major Projects.Jasper, Ala– Mayor David O’Mary addressed the Jasper City Council at its regular Friday work session, sharing big news and big plans related to ...

Friday, July 16 by Brett Elmore

Hale joins the WJLX family

Brian Hale, a veteran journalist with both writing and broadcasting experience, has joined the staff at WJLX 101.5 FM.Hale previously worked at the Daily Mountain Eagle for 11 years, first as a news reporter and later sports writer, where he won several awards from ...

Monday, July 12 by Brett Elmore

Best High School in Walker County?

U.S. News and World Report recently released 2021 rankings of the top high schools in each of Alabama’s districts. In Walker County, Cordova High School took the top honor.Click here for the full report.

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