Cherokee News http://www.topix.com/city/cherokee-al http://www.topix.com/rss/city/cherokee-al.xml Local news for Cherokee, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Family waits in hope of finding missing son http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/family-waits-in-hope-of-finding-missing-son?fromrss=1 "Friends have reached out and showed kindness. The family certainly appreciates the media coverage of Ben."

With no new information on Saturday, the sixth day, in the for search missing 17-old-year Ben Stanford, his family is continuing to pray for his safe return. via Daily Home

]]> Daily Home Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:04:26 GMT 071110U7I3MH 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Continue reading "AIDT starts training program for rail car plant jobs" http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/continue-reading-aidt-starts-training-program-for-rail-car-plant-jobs?fromrss=1 BUSINESS >> AIDT starts training program for rail car plant jobs Tuesday November 06, 2007, 11:33 AM The state's industrial training department has begun accepting applicants for a pre-employment training ... via The Birmingham News

]]> The Birmingham News Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:46:44 GMT 071108K45DIJ 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Law and Order http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/law-and-order?fromrss=1 "He wasn't there, and we told a family member he needed to come to the police station"

Last Updated:October 31. 2007 11:57PM Published: November 01. 2007 3:30AM RUSSELLVILLE Police search for escapee Police are looking for a man who ran out of the police station while being served with a grand ... via Times Daily

]]> Times Daily Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:27:30 GMT 071106LHM8KA 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Cherokee museum, Colonial Williamsburg set to broadcast historical special http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/cherokee-museum-colonial-williamsburg-set-to-broadcast-historical-special?fromrss=1 "Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip, 'Emissaries of Peace,' presents the most accurate depiction of Cherokee material culture and language of any production to date"

The film "Emissaries of Peace," a historical documentary involving members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is set to broadcast nationwide Thursday. via Asheville Citizen-Times

]]> Asheville Citizen-Times Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:22:18 GMT 0711049LC1F6 1 34.738351 -88.00786 Eastern Band issues Amber Alert http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/eastern-band-issues-amber-alert?fromrss=1 The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Cherokee teen. via Asheville Citizen-Times

]]> Asheville Citizen-Times Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:08:58 GMT 0711041U4CS8 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Appalachian Legacy Day held at East Elementary http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/appalachian-legacy-day-held-at-east-elementary?fromrss=1 BRYSON CITY - Students at East Elementary School enjoyed their second annual Appalachian Legacy Day on Friday, as craftsmen from the community shared their trade with the students and performers demonstrated ... via Asheville Citizen-Times

]]> Asheville Citizen-Times Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:43:00 GMT 071104VAO22C 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Mexican Truckers: We're Nothing New in U.S. http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/11/mexican-truckers-were-nothing-new-in-u-s?fromrss=1 "We simply think they're making stuff up as they go along"

The American truckers, environmentalists and politicians who are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers of allowing Mexican tractor-trailers onto U.S. interstate highways rarely mention an important ... via The Ledger

]]> The Ledger Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:16:20 GMT 071102V4Q6MA 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Mexican truckers cite years of driving deep into US http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/mexican-truckers-cite-years-of-driving-deep-into-us?fromrss=1 "We are the same as they are. They think that we drink beer, use drugs and drive without sleeping, but this is not true"

Mexican trucker Luis Gonzalez, 38, makes safety checks on a load of steel beams headed for Cherokee, Alabama at his trucking company headquarters, Transportes Olympic, in Apodaca, Mexico, Wednesday, October 24, ... via The Arizona Daily Star

]]> The Arizona Daily Star Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:19:04 GMT 071029LOGMD6 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Officials are seeking person who started fires http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/officials-are-seeking-person-who-started-fires?fromrss=1 "If anyone saw anything suspicious or knows anything about these fires, they can call any forestry commission office or CrimeStoppers."

Last Updated:October 16. 2007 11:25PM Published: October 17. 2007 3:30AM The Alabama Forestry Commission is asking for help in identifying an arsonist who they suspect started a series of wildfires that burned ... via Times Daily

]]> Times Daily Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:45:14 GMT 0710215DFGR8 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Sally Burns Wildland Fire http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/sally-burns-wildland-fire?fromrss=1 INCIDENT UPDATED 1:45 HRS. AGO Summary At 1732 hours on 10/15/07, Colbert County 911 contacted the NATR Comm. via InciWeb

]]> InciWeb Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:44:48 GMT 071019IJPFPC 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Gusty Winds Help Wildfire Jump Fire Lines In Colbert County http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/gusty-winds-help-wildfire-jump-fire-lines-in-colbert-county?fromrss=1 Official say a wildfire that burned for much of the week is suspected to have been set deliberately. via NBC13.com

]]> NBC13.com Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:34:18 GMT 071019VAVCEU 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Gusty winds helps wildfire jump fire lines in Colbert County http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/gusty-winds-helps-wildfire-jump-fire-lines-in-colbert-county-3?fromrss=1 "We're fighting a losing battle. The wind keeps blowing embers across the fire lines and starting new fires."

A wildfire that burned for much of the week is suspected to have been set deliberately, according to officials. via Alabama Live

]]> Alabama Live Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:50:10 GMT 071019IAP0PO 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Gusty winds helps wildfire jump fire lines in Colbert County http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/gusty-winds-helps-wildfire-jump-fire-lines-in-colbert-county-2?fromrss=1 "We're fighting a losing battle. The wind keeps blowing embers across the fire lines and starting new fires."

A wildfire that burned for much of the week is suspected to have been set deliberately, according to officials. via Alabama Live

]]> Alabama Live Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:39:01 GMT 071018SLRC41 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Gusty winds helps wildfire jump fire lines in Colbert County http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/gusty-winds-helps-wildfire-jump-fire-lines-in-colbert-county?fromrss=1 "We're fighting a losing battle. The wind keeps blowing embers across the fire lines and starting new fires."

A wildfire that burned for much of the week is suspected to have been set deliberately, according to officials. via Alabama Live

]]> Alabama Live Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:47:56 GMT 071018UBV3GG 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Massive wildfire burns several acres of land http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/massive-wildfire-burns-several-acres-of-land?fromrss=1 "We know it's burned from here, six-tenths of a mile up the road) but fortunately, this fire burned out--with only hot spots and charred remains left behind."

Fire Investigators are looking into what sparked a massive wildfire that's scorched hundreds of acres of land. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

]]> WSFA-TV Montgomery Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:34:45 GMT 0710170KL0UC 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Officials: Firefighters battle blaze that appears to be deliberately set http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/officials-firefighters-battle-blaze-that-appears-to-be-deliberately-set?fromrss=1 "We're 16 inches below normal in rainfall this year and about 40 inches over the last two or three years"

Waterloo firefighter Wayne Lambert works to extinguish a bale of hay that caught fire in a 10-acre woods and grass fire near the Murphy Chapel community of Lauderdale County on Monday. via Times Daily

]]> Times Daily Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:15:45 GMT 0710168987LP 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Tax could exceed expectations http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/tax-could-exceed-expectations?fromrss=1 "We've got the next couple of months coming up with the holiday season, which is probably going to be real strong"

Colbert and Lauderdale officials estimated that a half-cent sales tax in the two counties would generate between $5 and $6 million annually for economic development. via Times Daily

]]> Times Daily Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:40:02 GMT 071015S8EGQT 0 34.738351 -88.00786 Cherokee tribe has disclosure gaps on political spending http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/cherokee-tribe-has-disclosure-gaps-on-political-spending?fromrss=1 "Everybody needs to know where (campaign) money is coming from and how it's being spent"

The state's political campaign war chests have received at least $174,000 from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians since 2005, making the tribe an important player in North Carolina politics. via Asheville Citizen-Times

]]> Asheville Citizen-Times Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:10:43 GMT 071013SFBR1A 0 34.738351 -88.00786 County to ask Cherokee to reconsider cost http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-al/2007/10/county-to-ask-cherokee-to-reconsider-cost?fromrss=1 Colbert County Commissioners will make one more attempt to convince the Cherokee Water Authority to lower the rate of water it sells to the county. via Times Daily

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