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August 29, 2008
Art exhibit continues at Fendall Hall
The Eufaula Community Art Exhibit will be displayed at Fendall Hall throughout the month of September.
August 28, 2008
Eufaula voters concerned about local economy, jobs
As Eufaula voters filed through polling centers Tuesday and cast their votes for mayoral and city council candidates, jobs and industry weighed heavily on their minds.
Eufaula landmarks receive book grant
Shorter Mansion and Fendall Hall recently received the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
August 27, 2008
Beasley coasts to election in Clayton
Clayton has been good to Mayor-elect Rebecca Beasley.
Speaker discusses gang violence with Stewart-Quitman students
Wednesday at Stewart-Quitman High School, Marc Fomby made several gang hand-signs to his audience of 6 - 12th graders. Many of the students knew what the signs meant.
August 26, 2008
Jaxon earns fifth term
Most Eufaulians who went to the polls Tuesday wanted experience. And as a result, current mayor Jay Jaxon will serve a fifth term.
Earth-friendly team: American employees do their part to help environment
American Buildings Company (ABC) doesn’t just help other companies build sustainable buildings.
August 25, 2008
Dixon Lumber Plant could reopen in ’09
The Eufaula city council voted unanimously Monday to pursue funding to assist in bringing M.C. Dixon Lumber Company back on line.
Municipal elections set for Tuesday, Aug. 26
Eufaulians will go to the polls Tuesday for three contested municipal races.
No cause yet for Thursday fire in Clio: American Red Cross, local hardware store accepting donations
The fire at Clio’s Pinewood Apartments Thursday afternoon destroyed seven residences and damaged an eighth residence.
Man reports family missing
A Eufaula man reported his family was missing Thursday.
New firefighters join squad
Willie Sider hasn’t been a firefighter long, but he’s already heard the same question time and again.
Q-Ball owner defends business
Q-Ball owner Kennard Richardson spoke briefly to Eufaula City Council members Monday, responding to recent criticism regarding his business.
Residents lose power due to storm
The first calls for power outages began late Friday night and early Saturday morning as Tropical Storm Fay moved into Barbour County.
Family fortunate despite damage to their house
Carol VanDenbark will never forget Saturday afternoon.
August 23, 2008
Four arrested on drug charges, two more sought
Four Barbour County residents were arrested Friday and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Tornado watch in effect
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August 22, 2008
Local queens will help shelter animals
The Barbour County Humane Society will present “Beauties and the Beasts” Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Humane Society shelter weather permitting.
Council hopefuls discuss issues
Jay Jaxon and Randall Greene weren’t the only candidates to campaign at Tuesday’s municipal election forum.
Prescription assistance available
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance is a free program developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association to help low-income, uninsured and under-insured individuals gain access to medication.
Commission prayer service on tap Tuesday
The Georgetown-Quitman County Commission is planning a special prayer service Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
City challenging Census estimates
U.S. Census estimates show that Eufaula is losing residents.
Fay could affect area
According to meteorologist Scott Unger of the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Tropical Storm Fay will not become a hurricane, but has the potential to dump several inches of rain on Barbour County.
August 21, 2008
Fire destroys several apartments
Tanisha Hawkins and her small son, Michael, live right above the apartment that caught fire Thursday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. at Clio’s Pinewood Apartments.
Kids enjoy new playhouse
Isabella Peak, 3, and Anna Claire Peak, 1, are now the proud owners of a 10 1/2 - foot playhouse.
August 20, 2008
Mayoral candidates speak at forum
Eufaula’s mayoral candidates spent approximately one hour Tuesday telling voters why they should be elected next week.
Blue Jeans for Babies kickoff party Tuesday, Aug. 26
A Blue Jeans for Babies kickoff party will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 12 p.m. at the Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.
August 19, 2008
Three face sex-related charges
Three Eufaulians have been arrested and charged with separate sex-related crimes in Barbour County.
Sewer cap removal reversed
The Eufaula Water Works and Sewer Board voted unanimously Tuesday to reverse the earlier sewer cap removal for residential customers.
Amount in bank tops $1 million
Barbour County Schools should be operating with a net worth of $1.04 million this year.
