News — Cleburne County
Joe Smith, 'burn boss' for the U.S. Forest Service, burns woods in the Talladega National Forest near Lineville during a controlled burn. (Anniston Star photo by Stephen Gross)
Just what the forest doctors ordered: Prescribed burn fosters safe growth of Southern woodlands
There should be an unbroken view into the forest, said fire management officer Scott Layfield. But the undergrowth has become too dense, thereby limiting the diversity of the plants and animals that live there.
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Plastic pellets was the cargo in this trailer that burned at a Heflin gas station Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. (Anniston Star photo by Laura Camper)
Tractor-trailer pulls into Heflin gas station and burns Thursday afternoon
No one was injured in the blaze, although a nearby business had to be evacuated
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Joe Smith “burn boss” on the prescribed burn on Ivory Mountain in the Talladega National Forest. Photo: Stephen Gross/The Anniston Star
Prescribed burning on Ivory Mountain
On Ivory Mountain Wednesday morning, a group of about 12 workers gathered around a truck to plan their day’s mission – clearing 800 acres in a prescribed burn.
May 16, 2013 |  0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Music in May kicks off tomorrow night
The third annual Heflin Music in May will kick off this Friday at Ross Park; but it will have a different feel than the weekly concerts offered in the past, say organizers.
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Grants for Cleburne County
Cleburne County was been notified this week that it will receive a $5 million grant - $4 million in federal funds and $1 million in state funds – for 10 bridge projects it would like to do, county administrators said.
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Pilgrims Rest
May 18 we will have a Law Enforcement Appreciate Day beginning at 12-3 p.m. Sunday May 19 will be our annual Mayfest Luncheon immediately following worship. We honor our graduate Katherine Thomas. God bless her and the other 2013 graduates.
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Local Church & Community Events
Upcoming community and church events in Cleburne County.
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Heflin Highlights
Satchel Paige wisely asked this question, “How old would you be if you did not know how old you were?” Think about it a minute and you will agree that this is a good point. We are about as old as we feel! I hope these people feel young and happy!
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50 states in 57 years
Melvin Fields’ theme song could be the Willie Nelson favorite “On the Road Again.” That’s because Melvin and his wife, Faye, have visited all 50 states during their 57 years of marriage. Melvin cele-brated his 80th birthday a month ago on April 6 with a party with family and friends at Bell Breakfast in Cleburne County.
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Heflin City Council declares support for industrial board's work
Mayor Rudy Rooks, who attended the board’s meeting last week, also attended the County Commission meeting the day before to promote the resolution. At Tuesday’s council meeting he explained the work that the board did for the city and the county.
May 15, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Woman’s death in Borden Springs trailer fire under investigation
by Rachael Griffin
rgriffin@annistonstar.com
May 14, 2013 |  0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
A woman died in a mobile home fire Monday morning in Borden Springs, according to the Cleburne County coroner.
Sherry Kughn: Tribute to my stepfather
by Sherry Kughn
sherrykug@hotmail.com
May 14, 2013 |  0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
About three months ago, my stepfather, Bill Ford, decided to undergo surgery to replace his hip. He knew his risks, as he was 87 years old and had underlying health problems.
Commissioners question county administrator's job performance
by Laura Camper
news@cleburnenews.com
May 13, 2013 |  0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
A power struggle reared up at the Cleburne County Commission work session Monday as two commissioners questioned the county administrator’s handling of his job.
Four hospitalized after Heflin crash on Alabama 9
by Laura Camper
lcamper@annistonstar.com
May 10, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Four people in the Grand Cherokee were injured, said Tana Jeffers, whose brother, Ricky Whitley, was a passenger in the car. Jeffers spoke to a reporter at the scene of the wreck, having arrived after she heard about the accident.
City finds zoning glitch
by Laura Camper
May 09, 2013 |  0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Father and Son Grill may have to open without a liquor license due to an overlooked glitch in the city of Heflin’s zoning ordinance, said city administrators.
Heflin Highlights for May 9, 2013
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For whatever reason, I stopped short of listing the celebrants for May 8. My apologies to this group. I hope that it was a wonderful day. Also, I want to wish Teresa Brown a happy birthday. Her big day was on May 7.
30 hour famine project rescues HEARTS
May 09, 2013 |  0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
“For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’” Deuteronomy 15:11 lets us know that we will always have poverty in our world and that it is our job to reach out and help those in need.
More delays on I-20
by Laura Camper
lcamper@annistonstar.com
May 09, 2013 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
There may be more delays on Interstate 20 as the Alabama Department of Transportation is moving further into Cleburne County with its plans to widen the federal highway.
Basketball camp to be held in June
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Coach Houston’s success in basketball, as well as his interest in young people, is a strong indicator of the flavor of this camp. David is a retired teacher and a coach of 35 years.
Coosa Valley RC&D Council receives national award
May 09, 2013 |  0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The National Association of Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils is pleased to announce that Coosa Valley RC&D Council of Oxford, Alabama has been granted enhanced (Tier II) membership in the National Association’s Circle of Diamonds program, thus becoming one of approximately 25 RC&D Councils out of 375 nationwide to have qualified for this elite status.
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    by Courtney Davies
    Star Staff Writer
    05.08.13 - 05:30 pm
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    by Laura Camper
    lcamper@annistonstar.com
    05.06.13 - 04:37 pm
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    by Laura Camper
    lcamper@annistonstar.com
    05.06.13 - 04:36 pm
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    by Laura Camper
    lcamper@annistonstar.com
    05.06.13 - 04:36 pm
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    by Laura Camper
    lcamper@annistonstar.com
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