Bear Creek

BEAR CREEK - Julie Dodd was crowned the Phillips High School Homecoming Queen for 2020 during a halftime ceremony Friday, Sept. 11.

BEAR CREEK - Bear Creek resident Mark Townsend has filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court contesting the town’s Aug. 25, municipal election for mayor and council, claiming the election was illegal because the town clerk had not been legally authorized to conduct the election, among other claims.

MARION COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday that it has approved a project to resurface and replace guardrails along Highway 13 North.

MARION COUNTY- There will be a police-escorted classic car cruise throughout Winston and Marion counties, Saturday, Sept. 19, all for a very good cause.

WINSTON/MARION - The following are results from municipal elections and the Haleyville School Board election Tuesday, Aug. 25:

BEAR CREEK - Local pastor Ricky White had some strong words of advice and encouragement for Bear Creek residents before he led the Bear Creek Town Council and members of the public in attendance in prayer at the beginning of the Monday, Aug. 3 meeting.

BEAR CREEK - Water and money have one thing in common in Bear Creek: they are both hitting the ground at an alarming rate.

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.

WINSTON COUNTY - The closure of all schools and some businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created an excessive load on internet service.