Eufaula News

“I'm going to apply for one. There will be a yard sale all the time.”

A Eufaula woman has received approval to open a day care in her home in spite of one neighbor's opposition. via Eufaula Tribune

“A gone germ is better than a dead germ.”

Children at Bluff City Elementary saw a lot of kitty litter Wednesday morning in the school library, but they didn't see any cats hanging around. via Eufaula Tribune

“Now, I am in the same situation, so I feel honored and proud.”

This Veterans Day is one Cornelius Taylor will never forget. The 20-year-old Abbeville native will not be in Henry County this holiday weekend. via Eufaula Tribune

“I do this also in honor of my husband, who is deployed with the 1103rd and my brother, George Ludlam, Jr., who is a Vietnam veteran”

November marks the halfway point for the 1103rd Army National Guard unit's deployment, and Linda Coates says their return is greatly anticipated by both the troops and their loved ones. via Eufaula Tribune

“The state has said it will take a couple of months to approve the definition of the boundaries”

Eufaula residents eager to have their streets repaired might have to wait a few months. via Eufaula Tribune

“Eighty percent of the fires in Eufaula are electrical-related”

Eufaula City Council members learned more about current guidelines to becoming a master electrician at last week's work session. via Eufaula Tribune

“Every time you drive by this place, you can smell the food for miles. It's good and it's everybody's favorite place to eat and hang out”

Updated: Driving along 431 South into Eufaula, there's a sign that reads, the best butts in Alabama. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“If you ever get involved with drugs, they never really go away.”

District Court Judge Charlie Hart shared some life lessons with members of Eufaula's Boys & Girls Club last week. via Eufaula Tribune

“We've got very good information on our robbery suspects and hope to have them in custody real soon”

Four Eufaula men have been arrested for their roles in a recent burglary at a Barbour County convenience store. via Eufaula Tribune

“It's not signing over (parents' or students') rights. It does not violate the law. If it did, we would change it. The court made no claims against our forms and to say that the court declared them unlawful is not true.”

Complaints by Hermie Chambers against the Eufaula City School Board, which were filed on behalf of his daughter, have been dismissed by the local Circuit Court and Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. via Eufaula Tribune

There were no reports of serious injuries from a two-vehicle wreck involving a school bus Monday morning. via Eufaula Tribune

Louise Barfield "Biddy" Hammett will hold a half-hour book signing on Saturday, Nov. via Eufaula Tribune

“We've had 10 requests for building permits this week”

With a new sewerage plant operational for more than a year now, the Georgetown-Quitman County Commission is looking toward the future. via Eufaula Tribune

“At the same time individual excellence is essential to winning. I believe that's why you are all here. You have a desire to excel and a desire to be a part of something that you couldn't do on your own.”

Col. Casey Haskins admitted Saturday that at times he gets a little cynical. Then he'll see or hear something and suddenly the cynicism is gone. via Eufaula Tribune

“Every time you drive by this place, you can smell the food for miles. It's good and it's everybody's favorite place to eat and hang out”

Driving along 431 South into Eufaula, there's a sign that reads, the best butts in Alabama. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“Using technology creatively in the classroom is one of our main goals at Western Heights this year”

Eufaula City School Board members were tapping their feet to the alphabet boogey at this month's meeting. via Eufaula Tribune

Calvary Assembly of God in Clio, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Each child ages 12 and under will receive 25 tickets for inflatables and games along with one food ticket. via Eufaula Tribune

“In order to have a healthy economy, you have to have healthy people”

Eufaula-area residents can take a step toward health this weekend, and not have to pay a penny for it. via Eufaula Tribune

Recent rains may have been all that kept a conference room at the Eufaula City Hall from going up in flames on Wednesday afternoon when serious sparks flew during the semi-annual Eufaula Electrical Board ... via Eufaula Tribune

“I just thought to stay on the ground, you know, calm, and don't try to be a hero.”

"Something just told me to turn around," said Kentucky Fried Chicken employee Charles Smith, 18, who was washing dishes during closing time on Wednesday night. via Eufaula Tribune