Wreck kills two in Cleburne County
A weekend wreck in Cleburne County claimed the life of two people, according to a state police report.
Jun 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 68 68 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cleburne County Commissioner says he was unaware of possible ethics violations with hiring inmate labor
Cleburne County Commissioner Emmett Owen acknowledged Friday he may have broken some rules as an employer in the county’s inmate work release program. But, he says, it’s only because he didn’t know the rules.
Jun 14, 2013 |  0 comments | 110 110 recommendations | email to a friend
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HEFLIN: Industrial Development Board members learn what an online presence could cost
Board member Jerry Cash asked if the board could have the site designed for its own server and maintain it themselves. Ellen Didier, president of the company, said the company would do that. However, it would then “wash its hands of the site.”
Jun 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tower to tower: Cleburne County seeks clearer signal for emergency responders
After months of investigation, it’s still not clear exactly where the interference is coming from other than the metro Atlanta area, said County Administrator Steve Swafford.
Jun 10, 2013 |  0 comments | 90 90 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cleburne to kick off computer initiative
Cleburne County wants to join the growing number of school systems that provide a computer device to each of the students, often called one-to-one initiatives. The system is purchasing small, portable computers equipped with Google’s Web-based Chromebook system, said Superintendent Claire Dryden.
Jun 07, 2013 |  0 comments | 102 102 recommendations | email to a friend
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Anniston restaurant owner expanding into Heflin
David Mogil, owner of Damn Yankees Steak/Fish & Oyster Bar in Anniston, said he is in the process of buying the former Huddle House restaurant at 2190 Almon St. in Heflin to expand into Cleburne County.
Jun 05, 2013 |  0 comments | 87 87 recommendations | email to a friend
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Inspections stop truckers, and some deliveries
The Alabama Department of Public Safety and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance are working together this week on a campaign called Roadcheck 2013. An estimated 500 trucks are being stopped for inspection at two sites, including one near Heflin. Some of those trucks won't get moving again soon.
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Cleburne Commission approves grievance committee in connection with employee complaint
The Cleburne County Commission held a special meeting Tuesday after an employee emailed the four commissioners a complaint about the county administrator.
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Cleburne BOE hires CCHS principal
The Cleburne County Board of Education Monday did a flurry of hiring for the coming school year, including a principal for Cleburne County High School.
Jun 03, 2013 |  0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cleburne County couple known for public service honored with highway dedication
“This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me,” said Horace Merrill, former Cleburne County probate judge and circuit clerk, following the ceremony. “In my life,” he emphasized.
Jun 02, 2013 |  0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cleburne Schools to have a college and career readiness coach
Superintendent Claire Dryden told the board members the system would be hiring more teachers and support personnel for the coming school year than it had for the school year that just ended.
May 30, 2013 |  0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Camping fee increase proposed for Coleman Lake
“The fee increase would be consistent with inflationary costs as well as ensure that fees are comparable to similar public and private sites,” the press release states.
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Heflin City Council sets public hearing to discuss changing city code to define business zoning
Heflin business news: What can be built and operated where? The City Council is taking up the issue.
May 29, 2013 |  0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hospital board authorizes shelter-strength construction in EMS building
In light of the damage wrought by the Moore, Okla., tornado, Tracy Lambert, interim director of EMS and a board member, asked if the board would consider adding a storm shelter in the building.
May 24, 2013 |  0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Twenty-three layoffs total seen in Cleburne County schools
The notices typically are issued at the end of the school year because that is when the contracts for non-tenured teachers and contract support staff expire, a state education department spokeswoman said.
May 23, 2013 |  0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cleburne County plans school safety upgrades
by Laura Camper
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May 22, 2013 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Cleburne County's schools will have some safety upgrades installed over the summer vacation.
Cleburne Commission hears from residents unhappy about paving project
by Laura Camper
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May 20, 2013 |  0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
The Cleburne County Commission on Monday heard from residents upset about the inconvenience and expense of moving fences out of the county right-of-way to allow paving on County Road 10.
N.Q. Reynolds’ funeral evokes memories of a man of passion, courage
by Laura Camper
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May 19, 2013 |  0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
Rev. C. Howard Nevett said he thought the rain kept people away from the procession. But he added Reynolds was his closest friend and mentor and that was reason enough to brave the rain.
Proposed zoning changes to be heard by Heflin City Council
by Laura Camper
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May 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The restaurant, Father and Son Grill, is expected to open May 24 in the building where the Rusty Spur Sports Bar previously resided. It is currently unable to get a liquor license because it sits in a general business district which doesn’t allow alcohol sales.
Just what the forest doctors ordered: Prescribed burn fosters safe growth of Southern woodlands
by Laura Camper
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May 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
There should be an unbroken view into the forest, said fire management officer Scott Layfield. But the undergrowth has become too dense, thereby limiting the diversity of the plants and animals that live there.
Tractor-trailer pulls into Heflin gas station and burns Thursday afternoon
by Laura Camper
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May 17, 2013 |  0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
No one was injured in the blaze, although a nearby business had to be evacuated
Commissioners question county administrator's job performance
by Laura Camper
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May 13, 2013 |  0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
A power struggle reared up at the Cleburne County Commission work session Monday as two commissioners questioned the county administrator’s handling of his job.
Four hospitalized after Heflin crash on Alabama 9
by Laura Camper
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May 10, 2013 |  0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Four people in the Grand Cherokee were injured, said Tana Jeffers, whose brother, Ricky Whitley, was a passenger in the car. Jeffers spoke to a reporter at the scene of the wreck, having arrived after she heard about the accident.
Two Cleburne principals have Calhoun County experience
by Laura Camper
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May 09, 2013 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Rick Carter currently serves as principal of Walter Wellborn High School. Greg He once served as graduation coach at Oxford High School.
Brothers’ Eagle Scout projects benefit Heflin Fire Department
by Laura Camper
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May 08, 2013 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Color-coded fire hydrants allow firefighters to quickly know whether a hydrant has enough water to serve their purposes. “According to how much flow we need, we may have to hook up to two hydrants,” said Heflin Fire Chief Jonathan Adams.
Industrial board eager to get the word out about Heflin's industrial park
by Laura Camper
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May 08, 2013 |  0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Money is one issue — the board doesn’t have a steady stream of money to plug into projects at the park, board member Wendell Wood said at the meeting. City Clerk Shane Smith said at the meeting that the board has $50,734 at its disposal.
Cleburne County BOE approves layoffs
by Laura Camper
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May 06, 2013 |  0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
The Cleburne County Board of Education approved some staffing changes including layoffs of current employees on Monday.
Local schools awarded for healthier food options
by Laura Camper
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May 03, 2013 |  0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Ten local schools recognized recently by the USDA for their efforts to make their food healthier.
Children learn importance of forest products, wildlife
by Laura Camper
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May 02, 2013 |  0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
The students were attending a field trip at Winston Bryant’s timber farm just outside of Heflin through a two-day educational program called Classroom in the Forest.
Cleburne County business makes a splash
by Laura Camper
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Apr 28, 2013 |  0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
Bama Boggin’ Mud Park opened in Heflin in March in 30-degree weather and still drew 300 to 400 people, according to the owners. Each weekend the park has hosted an event, the crowds have gotten larger, they say.
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