Locust Fork News

Some local veteran's groups are wondering why one local hero isn't getting the recognition he deserves.

Strawberries are available all year long, but when you visit one of the pick-your-own farms north of Birmingham in the spring and pick a gallon of the fresh beauties from the ground in which they grew, the ... via The Birmingham News

About 84 students from Holt Elementary School, Myrtlewood Middle School, Cottondale Elementary School and Northside Middle School will represent Tuscaloosa County and their schools in the National Archery in ... via Tuscaloosa News

A Tyson Foods employee was killed in an industrial accident this week. Blount County Coroner John Mark Vaughn says 70-year-old Allen Hayes of Locust Fork died Tuesday after he was struck by a truck in a loading ... via NBC13.com

By: Nicole Belle on Saturday, March 29th, 2008 at 11:33 AM - PDT On his new show, Verdict , Dan Abrams celebrates the court reversal on hearing Don Siegelman's appeal and his subsequent release from prison in ... via Crooks and Liars

S. Calvert, Locust Fork, 680-4406, wanted to hear from someone in the Birmingham area who can repair a Baldwin electronic piano that was purchased in 1985. via Birmingham News Online

“Carrie is gaining confidence after ACL surgery last year and is looking better every start. McKenzie pitched her best game in two years in the Oneonta tie. "McKenzie and Katie hit around .600 for the tournament.”

Updated 34 minutes ago Albertville and Oneonta finished as co-champions of the varsity softball Boaz Invitational played over the weekend. via Sand Mountain Reporter

“The Teen winner will move on to the Alabama Outstanding Teen Pageant in March 2008 in Sylacauga - her entry fee for this pageant is the award for that pageant. The Junior winner will get a $100 cash scholarship”

Talent, poise, beauty and dedication to a cause are traits represented by all 13 contestants in the Miss Wallace State pageant to be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Theater. via Cullman Times

“It's not just about compassion, it's about public safety”

No doubt, animal shelter adoptions save lives. Trouble is, they don't put a serious enough dent into the overpopulation problem. via Alabama Live

This successful candidate must have excellent phone skills ... >MORE Resident Assistants & PT Cook Need Resident Assistants. via Cullman Times

“It is only fitting that he is honored with this ceremony.”

PRATTVILLE -- The City of Prattville will join Patriot Guard Riders in honoring fallen comrade Paul Robbins in a ceremony Friday at 2 p.m. at the city council chambers. via Montgomery Advertiser

The City of Hanceville will be taking applications for a Full-Time Fireman until Friday, October 26th, 2007, 4:30 pm at ... >MORE Receptionist Position Receptionist needed for fast-paced office environment. via Cullman Times

Furntiure Delivery and Installation Assistant PT position open: Furniture delivery and installation assistant. via Cullman Times

“They (deputies) pretty much live in the areas they patrol”

Off-duty Cullman City Police officers along with residents in Cullman have put up signs saying police need better pay. via Cullman Times

Locust Fork Fire has been added to the Blount County fire stations map . Below are a few pictures of the department that Jeff Coleman was kind enough to share. via EMS Action

The Dora Bulldogs football team , was beaten 20-7 in Friday's league challenge with the host Locust Fork Hornets The Hornets will now prepare for their challenge against Appalachian . via MaxPreps