Bear Creek

BEAR CREEK - Figures from the last census showed the Town of Bear Creek exceeded 1,000 in population, meaning the town now qualifies - and is preparing for - an election to allow voters to decide if alcoholic beverages can be sold or distributed in the town limits.

BEAR CREEK - Chris Hyde has respectfully resigned from the Bear Creek Town Council, citing health concerns, leaving the council the responsibility of filling the vacancy within 60 days as required by law.

BEAR CREEK - Bear Creek’s animal control ordinance - which was voted into place by the town council in 2006 - has plenty of teeth in it, but town officials want to sink deeper into a major ongoing issue regarding dogs to get something done.

BEAR CREEK - Many families from Bear Creek and surrounding areas recently received 46 pounds of food each thanks to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), the West Alabama Food Bank (WAFB) of Northport and Phillips High School.

BEAR CREEK - A water project in the works at least the past five years has finally become a reality with a $1 million grant to revamp the remainder of Bear Creek’s outdated water system.

BEAR CREEK - Families looking for something to do this Independence Day weekend should look no further than Bear Creek’s Friendship Festival, which has been brought back after more than 20 years.

BEAR CREEK - A $2 million investment in Bear Creek has been announced, as a new industry has purchased the former Burley Wholesale property, bringing high-paying jobs and a major boost in the area’s economic development.

BEAR CREEK - Since every second counts in an emergency situation, first responders and officials from at least three counties are coming together for a special meeting on Tuesday, May 3, to share information and resources so no time will be wasted if another major disaster or mass casualty incident occurs.

BEAR CREEK LAKES - The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and professional angler Timmy Horton in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are hosting a river stewardship event to collect litter from Bear Creek Lakes.

BEAR CREEK - The Town of Bear Creek was praised by its auditor, not only due to exceeding revenues over expenditures by over $300,000, stating the town’s financial structure is the best it has been in several years.