February 4, 2010 RSS feed / News

WashCo Democratic candidates announce for the June primary

At the Jan. 28 meeting of the Washington County Executive Democratic Committee, several candidates for local and district offices announced their intentions to seek office. More...

Mardi Gras parade in Chatom

Chatom Town Hall will be accepting applications from vendors and those interested in entering a float in the third annual Chatom Mardi Gras Parade. The theme is “Let The Good Times Roll.” The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. More...

Pay stopped for convicted Leroy teacher

According to an Associated Press (AP) report, the Alabama Department of Education has stopped the pay of former Leroy High School teacher Charlene Schmitz, who was convicted in 2008 of inappropriate behavior with a 14-yearold male student. More...

WashCo E-911 and town of Millry reach dispatch agreement

The Washington County E-911 Board and representatives from the town of Millry were able to reach agreement regarding Millry’s annual dispatching fee at the E-911 meeting on Feb. 1. More...

Rate decrease announced for Alabama Power

The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) announced this week two separate rate reductions for Alabama Power Company customers totaling approximately $83.0 million. More...

Catfish Festival coming to Millry

The Catfish Festival will be coming to Millry High School March 20, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be no gate admission for the day’s festivities which will include events for kids, food, entertainment and more. Vendors are welcome. More...

Millry Council approves park grant utilization

During its monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 11, the Millry Town Council approved a resolution to utilize a grant it received for continuing work on the town’s park. More...