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August 25, 2008
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.
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.
Pelfrey lauds recent road blocks
At the Clio town council meeting Aug. 4, Mayor Jack Pelfrey and council member Stephanie Sapp applauded the Clio Police Department for executing two recent road blocks.
Council members discuss ball fields
The Louisville Town Council discussed the condition of ball fields last week.
Old structures cause concern
Baker Hill resident Renee Klein expressed concern about the town’s dilapidated buildings at last week’s town council meeting
Carpenter, Grice run for Clio mayor
Shane Carpenter and David Grice are running for Clio mayor.
Downtown building will be demolished
The Eufaula Historic Preservation Commission recently approved First Baptist Church’s request to demolish the old Easy Pay Tire Store building adjacent to the church.
Developer wants to build Hampton Inn in Eufaula
A Wal-Mart supercenter is scheduled to open late next year in Eufaula.
Candidate forum Tuesday
The Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a political forum Tuesday for Eufaula’s municipal candidates.
Eufaula crime for August 19, 2008
A central air conditioning unit was reported stolen Saturday from the Seventh Day Adventist Church on North Eufaula Avenue.
Residents voice Q-Ball complaints
Residents Ron Cassidy and Fred Griffin spoke about concerns they have with the Q-Ball at a recent city council meeting.
Recent rain helps some
Though the ground was wet again last week, local farmers are still looking for rain this year.
Thomas sentenced to 99 years
A Eufaula man has been sentenced to 99 years in the penitentiary for a robbery that took place last year.
