Cities react to upcoming bill
GUIN — During the Guin city council’s regular meeting on Monday, March 6, the council was reminded of pending legislation that would slowly phase out occupational taxes in the state of Alabama.
Bear Creek
Fatal fire at Ward residence
BEAR CREEK — A house fire proved fatal for a Bear Creek man, who was found by firefighters near the front door of his home while fire raged toward the back of the residence.
Freezing temps on the way for Christmas day - warming stations available
HAMILTON — “The weather outside is frightful,” might be an accurate statement for this Christmas in northern Alabama. The National Weather Service has forecast a “bitterly cold air mass” to move into the area Thursday night.
Phillips High School hosts career event
Two students put the pedal to the floor as they race simulated Formula 1 cars around a racetrack during the career event.
By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
BEAR CREEK – Phillips High School students had the opportunity to learn more about possible college and career paths at a career expo on Friday, Nov. 18.
Representatives from Honda, numerous programs from Bevill State Community College and other businesses were present to talk to students about their college and career options after high school.
Honda representatives presented students with information while they raced Formula 1 cars around a virtual track in a racing simulator.
Bear Creek to hold wet/dry election Nov. 15
By Chad Fell
Courtesy of the Northwest Alabamian
BEAR CREEK — Figures from the last census shows the Town of Bear Creek exceeded 1,000 in population, meaning the town now qualifies - and is preparing for - an election to allow voters to decide if alcoholic beverages can be sold or distributed in the town limits.
The town council voted Monday, Oct. 3, to have the wet/dry referendum election on Tuesday, Nov. 15, which will be after the general election.
Article from relates to "Back Through the Years in Marion County" in this week's edition
These pictures are proof that the town of Bear Creek has city limit signs, as it has been accused of not having. Top picture shows Mayor C.S. (Boots) Tidwell standing beside one of the signs that are located at each end of town. Photo at bottom (left) was made last spring in the city limits of Bear Creek, and shows automobiles passing school students who are forced to walk the highway to and from school daily. The picture was not posed. Lower rght is a likeness of the key figure of the Bear Creek “speed trap” story, Police Chief Warren G. Miller. The Alabama Motorists Association has accused him of illegal traffic arrests and of collecting speed fines.
HAMILTON -- The following story was published in the Haleyville Advertiser on January 20, 1949. It is posted here in reference to a photo in the new segment beginning this week in the Journal Record titled "Back Through the Years in Marion County..."