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County chairman touts water source project, courthouse renovations

January 28, 2012

Looking back to when he took office four years ago, Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves said he never truly believed the county would sign on with the City of Cullman to build the Duck River Dam during his term. Graves, who favored working with the city to …

A dusting in the River City – The Decatur Daily

January 13, 2012

The Decatur Daily A dusting in the River City The Decatur Daily By Seth Burkett Recent rainfall, light snow and freezing temperatures overnight may have made area roads hazardous this morning. But any icy patches were expected to melt quickly in the daylight…

Rip Roar’N Crab Soup, sold at Whole Foods, recalled

January 12, 2012

Blount Fine Foods of Fall River, MA is recalling certain crab soup, distributed to some Whole Foods retail stores on the East Coast, because a labeling mistake omits the milk, wheat and crab ingredients.

Late-night fire reported on Morgan Road near Dog River

January 8, 2012

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department was on the scene late tonight of a building fire in the 3200 block of Morgan Road near Dog River in south Mobile, authorities said.

Body found in Leeds

January 6, 2012

The St. Clair County Coroner's office confirms that the body of a white male was found on River Drive in Leeds.

No decision yet on city riverboat – The Decatur Daily

January 4, 2012

No decision yet on city riverboat The Decatur Daily Three months after the Pickwick Belle riverboat's trial run in Decatur, the River City still hasn't learned if it will be the new home for the Tennessee-based tourism attraction. The Decatur-…

2011 Year in review: Year marked by storm, Sunday alcohol, new venue

January 1, 2012

While one story dominated the headlines in West Alabama in 2011, the area also saw other noteworthy events this year. Residents in Tuscaloosa and Northport clinked glasses on Sundays, the city heard the sounds of live music on the river and both the…

Duck River Dam project moving forward March 2012

December 30, 2011

After more than a decade of build-up, the schedule is set. Mark your calendar: Construction for the Duck River Dam will be bid out on March 27, 2012.

Millions of travelers expected on road for holidays

December 23, 2011

Those traveling over the river and through the woods to get to grandmother’s house for Christmas this weekend can expect to encounter heavy traffic,? according to American Automobile Association (AAA) Alabama spokesperson Clay Ingram.

TOP STORIES OF 2011: Number 8 – Land acquisition begins for Duck River dam

December 23, 2011

After more than a decade stalled in environmental lawsuits and challenges, the City of Cullman’s Duck River Dam water source project ramped up to full speed in 2011 — with land acquisition and construction planning now nearing completion.