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June 23, 2008
Where in the world are potential industries?
Why do key leaders in Eufaula travel to countries such as Japan, Germany and Korea to promote industry in the area?
Young shares college’s accomplishments
When faculty and staff gather at the flag pole on a Wallace College campus, a celebration may be under way.
Eufaula crime for June 23, 2008
An argument over Fourth of July plans resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old Eufaula man Friday after he reportedly assaulted his wife with a shopping cart at Piggly Wiggly on South Eufaula Avenue.
God and Country event set for July 4
Eufaula’s fifth annual Gospel Sing and Fireworks Celebration is scheduled for July 4, at 6 p.m. at Lakepoint State Park and Resort near the tennis courts. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Jaxon and Bradley lead search for jobs
Approximately one-in-three jobs in Barbour County are manufacturing jobs.
Higher gas prices actually helping some local stores
Steep gas prices might just be a silver lining for some local merchants.
Officials move forward on spec building
The City of Eufaula is closer to having a spec building to show industrial prospects.
June 22, 2008
Florida threatens lawsuit in water wars
Florida officials are threatening to sue the federal government unless the Corps of Engineers reconsiders its plan to withhold more water from federal reservoirs and lakes in Georgia.
June 20, 2008
Barbour County family loses home in fire
A Clayton family lost their home Friday afternoon after their trailer caught fire.
Hitson not giving up on project
Historic Bluff City Inn, LLC developer and owner William M. Hitson says the situation with the Bluff City Inn is self-explanatory.
Kasper retiring as EHA director
For more than three years, visitors to Shorter Mansion have been greeted by the smiling faces and hospitality of Glenn and Beth Kasper.
Plant employees stage protest
A protestor near the main entrance of MeadWestvaco held up a sign this week that displayed a bright pink piggy bank overflowing with dollar bills. Written in green marker above the piggy bank were the words “Greed Westvaco.”
Commission tables rezoning request
The Eufaula Planning Commission tabled a request Tuesday to rezone approximately 25 acres in the vicinity of Wall Street for use as a possible manufactured home subdivision.
Resident upset with Quitman commission
The Georgetown-Quitman County Commission voted in October to charge Cobb EMC a 4 percent franchise fee based on total energy sales within the county.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor soaring gas prices
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
Outgoing official thanks council
Berkley Squires, the outgoing director of the Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department, thanked members of the city council during Monday’s meeting.
Eufaula crime for June 20, 2008
Two armed robbers entered the USA Travel Center Tuesday at approximately 4:50 a.m. and robbed the clerk at gunpoint.
June 19, 2008
Alabamians getting tax break for college savings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley is having a ceremonial signing for a bill that gives parents a tax break on money they contribute toward the state’s two college savings plans.
June 18, 2008
Hitson not giving up on Bluff Inn project
The developer for the Bluff City Inn is not giving up on the project completely despite the “For Sale” sign posted on the building.
MeadWestvaco employees stage peaceful protest
Tuesday morning, a protestor near the main entrance of MeadWestvaco held up a sign that displayed a bright pink piggy bank overflowing with dollar bills. Written in green marker above the piggy bank were the words “Greed Westvaco.”
City expanding bio-diesel capacity
The City of Eufaula is not producing bio-diesel right now.
June 17, 2008
Kasper’s retiring from Mansion
Eufaula Heritage Association employees Glenn and Beth Kasper will retire from their positions at Shorter Mansion at the end of this month.
Whaley honored
Ryan Whaley of Eufaula recently recieved a scholarship from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Small business training available
A representative from the Small Business Development Center at Troy University will visit the Eufaula-Barbour Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, July 15, to provide free counseling.
Local senior citizen wins prize
Josephine Johnson of the Eufaula Senior Center won $500 worth of coupons during Older American Day at East Lake Park in Dothan on May 7.
EHS band needs some assistance
A Eufaula High School marching band staple will soon be getting a much needed upgrade.
Truck drivers grappling with steep fuel prices
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories of how high gas prices are affecting local residents.
Fireworks set for Fort Gaines
The Ft. Gaines Firecracker Festival will be held July 4, at the Corps of Engineers Office.
Substance was not cocaine
The Eufaula police reported two weeks ago that a construction worker found a bag of white powdery substance believed to be cocaine in the HOPE Academy while moving furniture in the building.
Ming cites experience in re-election bid
Lon Ming has approximately 30 years of law enforcement experience in Georgetown and Quitman County.
