Bear Creek

BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Police Department is launching a new program, partnering with the Black Warrior Council of Boy Scouts of America, to present a more positive image of law enforcement while involving youth interested in criminal justice or law enforcement careers.

BEAR CREEK - Community residents, industrial workers, Phillips Schools and the Town of Bear Creek have all joined forces to continue a long-overdue renovation project of sports facilities on the PHS campus, part of an ongoing school restoration effort across the campus.

BEAR CREEK - Optimism among Bear Creek town officials and residents that they would finally receive grant funding to repair or resurface deteriorating roads has turned into major disappointment, with the town declined the funding.

BEAR CREEK Beginning March 1, Upper Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant, will discontinue adding fluoride into the water supply, which will affect its three water customers - Haleyville, Bear Creek and Phil Campbell.

Santa Claus is busy making plans to travel around Winston and Marion counties in the coming weeks, participating in local Christmas parades and holiday festivals.

BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council has taken action to restructure the purpose and use of the primitive campsites at Twin Forks Campgrounds after police have responded to a series of vandalism incidents and misuse of the campground bathhouse area.

BEAR CREEK - Another major step has been taken by the town of Bear Creek toward restoring 19 badly deteriorated roads, as the town council approved a resolution for a $391,000 grant at its July 18, meeting.

BEAR CREEK - Patriotism will soar to an all-time high at Bear Creek Saturday, July 5, as the town celebrates Independence Day weekend with its annual Friendship Festival.

BEAR CREEK - A building, which served through the years as a gathering place for Bear Creek residents, will soon be coming down for a much-needed expansion of the fire station.