Gospel meeting at Barn Creek Church of Christ
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BEAR CREEK - Barn Creek Church of Christ, located on State Highway 253 near Bear Creek, will be holding a gospel meeting...
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Water woes at Lumbull tanks
The shorter of the two tanks at Lumbull has experienced the overflow issues.
BEAR CREEK - Water and money have one thing in common in Bear Creek: they are both hitting the ground at an alarming rate.
Lack of clear state and federal guidance leads to variety of local policies
MARION COUNTY - The Town of Bear Creek is struggling with paying high water bills due to the town’s decision to not charge late fees or disconnect service to customers paying their bills late.
High-speed internet needs increasing as more students and businesses forced online
WINSTON COUNTY - The closure of all schools and some businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created an excessive load on internet service.
Phillips standout athlete Alli Temple honored during 35th annual Bryant-Jordan Program
Alli Temple
BEAR CREEK - Phillips High School senior Alli Temple is one of just 104 high school seniors statewide to be named a Bryant-Jordan regional winner, and was honored Monday, April 13, in a televised program.
Marion County Schools Superintendent announces plans for remainder of school year
BEAR CREEK - Marion County Schools Superintendent Ann West, through a letter released April 1, announced plans for the remainder of the school year since all schools have been closed for traditional classes for the remainder of the school year.
Traders & Farmers Bank converts to drive-thru only due to COVID-19
WINSTON COUNTY - Traders & Farmers Bank is now taking all transactions via the drive-thru at all their locations, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motion to post for full time clerk null and void after disagreement
Bear Creek Mayor Tammie Batchelor discusses the need to move Town Clerk Jamie Green, center, to water clerk and post the position for a town clerk. Also shown is Attorney Cole Christopher.
STRONG>BEAR CREEK - A motion on the table to hire a new town clerk and move present clerk Jamie White to water clerk was one of two major votes that fell by the wayside because of a lack of a second from the Bear Creek Town Council.
Tempers flare at BC council meeting over park and rec issue
Bear Creek Police Chief Joey Franks informs Danielle Self she needs to leave the council meeting.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council meeting was coming to a close, with a motion on the table to adjourn, when a question asked by town council member Chris Gillum led into a fiery discussion and comments on whether the town has a legal park and rec board, resulting in police escorting two individuals out of the meeting.
Town Council hires electrician to check out Twin Forks during temporary closure
From left, Council Member Jimmy Preston, Mayor Tammie Batchelor and Town Clerk Jamie Green listen as advice is given to them by attorney Cole Christopher concerning some election formalities the council needs to approve.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council voted at their regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, to hire Chester Barber as the electrician to check out Twin Forks campsites, making sure everything is in order while the park is temporarily closed for general maintenance.