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December 04, 2008
$170K in equipment stolen
The Barbour County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the Thursday morning theft of approximately $170,000 worth of equipment from a business on U.S. Hwy. 82.
Car thefts possibly connected
Three vehicles were stolen in Eufaula between Monday and Wednesday in separate incidents that police say could possibly be connected.
New officers join EPD
The Eufaula Police Department welcomed four new police officers to the team just in time for the holidays.
Former Tiger disappointed with AU
Like most Auburn fans, Roderick Chambers was stunned to learn Wednesday that Tommy Tuberville had resigned his post as head football coach at Auburn University. But Chambers isn’t like most Auburn fans.
Use caution in holiday charity donations
Attorney General Troy King recommends that people use caution in holiday charitable donations
Hospital hosts free Diabetes class
On Tuesday at Medical Center Barbour, Ellie Brooks, community education representative with VistaCare Hospice, spoke of an “uninvited guest” that plagues more than 20 million people in the United States – Diabetes.
December 03, 2008
Tuberville resigns at Auburn
Tommy Tuberville has resigned after 10 years as coach of the Auburn Tigers.
Youth learn about local government
Several youth from Barbour County High School’s Future Leaders Class visited Mayor Jay Jaxon at Eufaula City Hall Tuesday morning to learn more about the workings of city government.
December 02, 2008
Christmas Parade is Saturday
The Eufaula Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. in Downtown Eufaula.
Shot fired on Comer Street
Several shots were fired at a Comer Street residence early Saturday morning according to the Eufaula Police Department.
Dreary weather keeps some shoppers at home
“Black Friday” seemed more like “bleak Friday” for some shoppers in Eufaula. Dreary weather seemed to keep some shoppers at home the day after Thanksgiving.
United Way campaign results promising
United Way funding has wrapped up for the year, and Executive Director Glenn Kasper says the campaign turned out better than anticipated.
December 01, 2008
Teen charged in Subway robbery
A teenager charged with the armed robbery of a Subway restaurant in Clayton turned himself into authorities during the holiday weekend. Barbour County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 17-year-old boy Friday after he turned himself in to investigators.
November 30, 2008
‘Operation Iron Bars’ nets several drug-related arrests
While many Barbour countians spent Saturday watching the Iron Bowl, six individuals were being arrested on drug charges.
November 28, 2008
Consumer Watch: Gift cards
RICHMOND, Va. - Do you have a gift card from a bankrupt retailer such as Linens ‘n Things? Better spend it quick.
Christmas events planned next week
Eufaulians needing to relax after the initial shopping craze following Thanksgiving can enjoy several Christmas events planned for the first weekend in December.
November 26, 2008
Robbery suspect arrested
Special to The Tribune
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lakeside Preschool joined in a Eufaula tradition Tuesday when pupils dressed to portray the dinner guests at the very first Thanksgiving feast. Pictured are tiny pilgrims and braves Jenny Weston, Lucy Folmar, Peyton Grubbs and Will Gary saying grace.
Proration could cost system $2 million
Eufaula City School Superintendent Dr. Barry Sadler reported that proration may be declared for Alabama schools as early as December.
Erkins working to assist seniors
Eufaulian Mo Erkins, a representative with the Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature, recently went to Montgomery to help make state legislators aware of senior citizens’ concerns in Barbour County.
Eufaula to participate in state celebration
The Alabama Governor’s office has deemed 2010 the Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, and Main Street Eufaula Director Ann Sparks says it’s a perfect fit for the Bluff City.
Local teachers National Board Certification for 2008
Two area teachers have been recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for achieving National Board Certification in 2008.
November 25, 2008
A lot to live for: Hospice patient, wife remain thankful
If love could cure any disease, then Pete Patterson might live forever.
Pastor talks about thankfulness
Many Christians from Eufaula and Georgetown gathered Sunday at the annual Thanksgiving Community Service held each year by the Eufaula-Georgetown Ministerial Association.
November 24, 2008
Proration may prompt $2million in local cutbacks
Eufaula City School Superintendent Dr. Barry Sadler reported that proration may be declared for Alabama schools as early as December.
Students enjoy Children’s Theater
The Birmingham Children’s Theater visited Eufaula Primary School Friday.
November 21, 2008
Eufaula City Jail escapee caught on same day
Police apprehended an escapee from the Eufaula City Jail Friday - the same day he escaped.
Copper stolen from business
Custom Concrete reported theft of property occurring Tuesday night. According to a police report, four spools of copper wire, valued at $2,200, were reportedly stolen from the business.
Senior center discussed
Eufaulian Fred Griffin asked about the possibility of a new senior center in the city at this week’s city council meeting.
Area gun sales spike
Johnny Boyd has been running Bob Boyd’s General Merchandise for more than 40 years. In all that time, he’s never seen anything quite like what he’s seen in the last two weeks since Barack Obama was elected president.
