Empire News

Chris DeWayne Williams Sr. stands before Walker County Circuit Judge Jerry K. Selman during a hearing at which Williams plead guilty to manslaughter in the 2008 shooting death of Michael Alan Dean, Williams' former brother-in-law. Photo by: David Lazenby An Empire man pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in connection to the Sept.

Veterans from across Walker County were celebrated Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Sumiton Community Center.

Police Chief T.J. Burnett said a busy week, which included several arrests, was business as usual for members of the Sumiton Police Department.

There may be a wild panther roaming the Heritage Hills neighborhood of Jasper. In case you missed Monday's edition of the Daily Mountain Eagle, we reported on Doug Calvert, a professional critter wrangler from Cullman who is in Jasper searching for a large cat that has been spotted by several residents and could be the prime suspect in a recent dog ...

An Empire man was recently arrested at his home when a Walker County Sheriff's Office deputy noticed a strong odor coming from the residence.