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August 31, 2008
Live streaming video: WKRG in Mobile, Ala.
24 hour coverage of Hurricance Gustav from our sister station in Mobile, Ala.
Some evacuees staying in Eufaula
The effects of Hurricane Gustav could be felt in Eufaula this week.
Eye of Gustav nears Louisianna coast
Tropical storm warnings issued for coasts of Alabama and Florida.
Riley issues mandatory evacuation for part of Ala. coast
CLANTON – At the request of local emergency management officials, Governor Bob Riley on Sunday ordered the mandatory evacuation of residents of low lying and flood prone areas of southern Mobile County and Baldwin County due to the threat posed by Hurricane Gustav.
August 30, 2008
Gustav evacuees coming to Eufaula
Evacuees from Hurricane Gustav are expected to come to Eufaula.
Gustav swells to dangerous Cat 4 hurricane
he storm is moving northwest and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico Sunday. It is on track to reach the northern portion of the gulf by Monday morning.
August 29, 2008
Lakeside wins rivalry game
Check the midweek edition of The Eufaula Tribune for more information about this game.
Pot plants recovered
The Eufaula Police Department recovered four marijuana plants, each 12-16 inches in height, growing in a wooded area on Dale Road this week.
Grice avoids runoff, wins Clio mayoral election
David Grice, the new mayor of Clio, can now breathe a sigh of relief – he says he’s happy the election race is over.
Grubbs defeats incumbent Cochran in Baker Hill election
Aaron Grubbs, the newly elected mayor of Baker Hill, says he will not forget the wishes of Baker Hill citizens once he’s in office.
Martin, Lipscomb win easily in city council elections
For a pair of city councilmen, Tuesday’s election was about more than just the numbers.
Great Grillers: Local team wins AWF state cook-off
The River City Grillers enjoy a little friendly competition, but that’s not what made them enter the Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-off.
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
UPDATED Monday 1:52 p.m.
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.
