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March 12, 2010
District expansion, Deerfield project separate, yet related
On Tuesday, Eufaula’s seven member Historic Preservation District Commission gave their unanimous but guarded approval for a proposal to expand the historic preservation district boundaries.
February 05, 2010
Game changing improvements coming to Broad Street and 431 South
A sure sign of commercial activity is heavy equipment and traffic lights, and Eufaula will see more of both in the very near future.
January 26, 2010
Let’s make some history
You’ve probably heard the old saying, purported to be an ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Whether it’s a curse or a blessing, Chinese or otherwise; there is no doubt that our time, on the threshold of the second decade of the twenty-first century, is indeed an interesting time.
December 29, 2009
Mann’s will bring jobs back from China
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
December 11, 2009
Animal control woes: Commissioners often receive too much blame
It’s easy to blame the Barbour County Commission for our county’s lack of animal control.
November 13, 2009
Needed help
Every month, we publish percentages, statistics and other numbers about the county’s unemployment rate.
October 16, 2009
It’s all about location: Highland Avenue is terrible choice for apartments
The name “Deerfield Place” ironically describes key elements of Paladin Community Development’s plan to build a 40-unit apartment complex for low-income residents in a traffic-congested neighborhood near both Sanford Elementary School and the city’s prized historic district.
October 02, 2009
In the black and on track
We don’t have a lot of great economic news to offer.
August 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lipscomb family
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Loretta Lipscomb, the wife of Eufaula City Council member Sammy Lipscomb.
August 07, 2009
County schools make the grade with AYP
Major kudos are in store for students, parents and educators of the Barbour County School System.
July 28, 2009
Time to ‘cut bait’
The Bluff City has more than 700 structures on the National Register of Historic Places.
July 17, 2009
Straight talk on grants: Somebody has to pay for the funding
A ladder truck is the No. 1 item on the Eufaula Fire and Rescue Squad wish list.
July 07, 2009
Contrived charges?
All too often the dangerous work that is law enforcement is answered with wild allegations of misconduct and lawsuits against those sworn to protect and serve. That appears to be the case this time
June 23, 2009
Growing pains: Residents question Quitman County officials
There’s not a more forward-looking county in the Tri-State area than Quitman County, Ga.
June 16, 2009
No contest: Chamber exec needs to justify lodging fee hike
Some folks in the local lodging business are hot under the collar about the Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce urging the Eufaula City Council to approve a 50 percent hike in the local “heads on beds” fee.
June 05, 2009
Free fishing: Why not take the kids to the lake or pond tomorrow?
Free fishing! Do we have your attention now? Well, good.
May 26, 2009
Painful choices
We don’t envy our local officials.
May 15, 2009
Call for civility
If there is one good thing to come out of the Miss California controversy, it is a reminder that we are free to voice our opinions in America.
April 30, 2009
Eufaula deserves credit for state’s Pre-K success
It has been a difficult month in Barbour County.
April 24, 2009
Hello!!?? Barbour County is still forgotten
Three Black Belt counties are receiving $4 million to combat health problems such as diabetes and hypertension.
April 14, 2009
‘Polling’ bad option for Quitman commissioners
A Quitman County commissioner half-jokingly asked us last week to give the county some positive press.
March 31, 2009
Busy weekend: Pilgrimage, FLW tourney could be our stimulus
Cross your fingers and say your prayers.
March 20, 2009
Bingo? Rocky road ahead for electronic bingo
Barbour County commissioners are expected to listen intently at their work session on April 7, when a group of investors provides details on their proposal to build a hotel and bingo complex off Highway 431 in the Rocky Mount community.
March 13, 2009
Wiregrass tragedy: Our prayers, thoughts are with those affected
This week’s tragic shooting spree in Geneva County hits close to home.
February 27, 2009
Mill memories: Readers invited to share stories, photos
Thank you, readers. We published a photo Tuesday of the demolition of the former TNS Mills plant in downtown Eufaula. We also asked readers to share their stories and memories about the mill with us.
February 17, 2009
EHS students excel in last weekend’s play
Leave it to the Eufaula High School fine arts department to take a classic fairy tale like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and bring it to life for young and old.
February 10, 2009
Lose-lose situation: Lack of money leads to lack of animal control
Joy Bryan is asking the Barbour County Commission for help.
January 16, 2009
Honoring by serving
As we prepare for Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, let us not forget a voice which helped make Obama’s election victory possible.
January 06, 2009
It’s time for ‘Progress’
The weather will be cooler by the end of this week. But things are heating up at The Tribune. That’s because we are now working on our 2009 Progress Edition.
December 09, 2008
Do the math: College costs too high for many Alabama residents
The cost of higher education in our state: Too much for many Barbour County families.
