Bear Creek

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.

BEAR CREEK- A unanimous vote of the Bear Creek Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named Douglas Hallman as police chief, replacing Kenny Hallmark who resigned recently to go back to Hackleburg as police chief.

WINSTON COUNTY - The price of city water will increase for residents in multiple towns in Winston County in the coming months.

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County’s stocking is stuffed full of Christmas parades and other festive events this December.

BEAR CREEK - Campsite deposits at Twin Forks Campgrounds in Bear Creek have increased over $30,000 from the previous year.

BEAR CREEK - Tom Misner, a local farmer, plans to bring his professional work ethic into his new position as a Bear Creek Town Council member.

BEAR CREEK - Petitions are currently being signed in the town of Bear Creek by those supporting a referendum giving voters a choice about alcoholic beverages being sold or distributed in the town.