But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...

Veteran actor Joe Don Baker recognized for his strong screen presence and wide range of tough-guy roles, has passed away at ...

On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.

He became a household name with his unforgettable portrayal of Sheriff Buford Pusser in ‘Walking Tall’ (1973), a role that cemented his place in film history. But for many, he will always be ...

The Texas native found stardom in 1973 playing the real-life moonshine-busting Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser in the surprise hit "Walking Tall." A string of memorable roles utilizing his ...

The Texas native found stardom in 1973 playing the real-life moonshine-busting Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser in the surprise hit "Walking Tall." A string of memorable roles utilizing his ...

Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking ...

Former Murray County High School head coach Kurt Napier posted a video on Monday of Buford High School's brand new $62-million stadium. Along with the new stadium is expanded practice areas as per ...

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga - A Buford man died Friday morning after a brief encounter with deputies in Lumpkin County that began with a call about a suspicious person in a grocery store parking lot.