2010 NEWS STORIES 

March

• Businesses in Cedar Bluff plan to pass petition - by Scott Wright - 03/08/10

• Lifetime of memories sewn up in Memory Bears - by Maci Hughes - 03/08/10

• Slow economy has Three Corners collections down - by Scott Wright - 03/08/10

• This stinks: Raw sewage complaints go unaddressed - by Scott Wright - 03/01/10

• Capitol Corner: Rep. Mike Rogers writes in from Washington - 03/01/10

February

• Byrne wants to tackle Alabama's problems - by Scott Wright - 02/22/10

• Full transcript of Troy King's Feb. 17 statement on Anti-Gambling Task Force

• Students pitch in to help injured veterans - by Kurt Duryea - 02/15/10

• The way they all became the Barkley Bunch - by Roy Mitchell - 02/08/10

• Georgia couple has old mill up and running - by Maci Hughes - 02/01/10

• Area tourneys begin this week for local prep teams - by Kurt Duryea - 02/01/10

• Report from Washington: Show us the jobs - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 02/01/10

• Sometimes you have to blame the baby - by Brett Buckner - 02/01/10

January

• County's final auto dealership closing Friday - 01/25/10

• Warriors' Coty Blanchard named Alabama's Mr. Football - AP Newswire - 01/25/10

• The perfect time to lose your luggage - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 01/18/10

• Lindsey: Budget shortages concern legislators - by Scott Wright - 01/18/10

• The joy of play evident at county tournament - by Roy Mitchell - 01/18/10

• Local teacher passes on love of reading thru book club - 01/18/10

• Local history buff wants society restored - by Scott Wright - 01/11/10

• Publicist behind Alabama's 12 -- make that 13 -- titles - 01/11/10

• Alabama announces top ten tourism events of 2010 - 01/04/10

• County schools close at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 - by Scott Wright - 01/07/10

• Alabama lists top ten tourism events of 2010 - 01/04/10

• AG Troy King: No politics in investigation of health care bill vote - 01/04/10

• Whistling leads to a bitter betrayal - by Brett Buckner - 01/04/10

2009 NEWS STORIES

December

• Sprouse pleased with first meeting of new Council - by Scott Wright - 12/28/09

• Norris brothers propel Sand Rock to win in Holiday Invitational - by Roy Mitchell - 12/28/09

• County now offering free severe weather alerts - by Roy Mitchell - 12/21/09

• CCHS band director has Warriors on the march - by Maci Hughes - 12/21/09

• Warriors officially presented with state title trophy - by Kurt Duryea - 12/21/09

• Unwrapping Christmas - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 12/21/09

• Cedar Bluff election results (finally) in - by Scott Wright - 12/14/09

• Warriors, Tigers to renew long-dormant football rivalry - 12/14/09

• Blanchard named Player of the Year in Alabama - 12/14/09

• Tiny moments can leave a lasting impression - by Brett Buckner - 12/14/09

• Piedmont wins in overtime, 35-28, to capture Class 3A title - by Scott Wright - 12/03/09

November

• Warriors headed back to Class 4A title game - by Kurt Duryea - 11/30/09

• Piedmont defeats Leeds, heads to first-ever state title game -  11/30/09

• Bama survives both barrels from Auburn, 26-21 - by Scott Wright - 11/30/09

• Warriors win way into Class 4A final four, 56-32 - by Kurt Duryea - 11/23/09

• Piedmont pulls away, sets up rematch against Leeds - by Roy Mitchell - 11/23/09

• Energy, agriculture and our economy - by Rep. Mike Rogers - 11/23/09

• Jellybean will eat just about anything - by Brett Buckner - 11/23/09

• Warrior defense too much for Fayette County Tigers - by Kurt Duryea - 11/16/09

• Spring Garden comes up a yard short, loses 14-13 to Gaston - by Roy Mitchell - 11/16/09

• Piedmont pounds out 28-7 win over Susan Moore - by Scott Wright - 11/16/09

• Appalachian ends Tigers' season, 35-7 - by Maci Hughes - 11/16/09

• Why are people so rude these days? - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 11/16/09

• Journey reminds Jordan of other high-flying times - by Scott Wright - 11/09/09

• Warriors tame Lions, 51-13; will play at home again Friday - by Kurt Duryea - 11/09/09

• Tigers squeak past Victory Christian, 33-26 - by Roy Mitchell - 11/09/09

• Spring Garden clobbers Conquerors, 52-34 - by Scott Wright - 11/09/09

• After years of misses I am finally a redneck - by Brett Buckner - 11/09/09

• Sprouse to be sworn in as mayor of Cedar Bluff on Nov. 9 - 11/02/09

• Sand Rock wins 30-0, gets Jacoway his 200th victory - by Scott Wright - 11/02/09

• Warriors warm up for playoffs with 34-0 win over Scottsboro - by Kurt Duryea - 11/02/09

• Students write letters to raise money for St. Jude - by Maci Hughes - 11/02/09

October 

• Enrollment up at Gadsden State-Cherokee - by Scott Wright - 10/26/09

• Piedmont pounds Glencoe 35-14 - by Kurt Duryea - 10/26/09

• Cedar Bluff wins 26-14, secures second place - by Roy Mitchell - 10/26/09

• Raising teenagers means having a short memory - by Brett Buckner - 10/26/09

• What to do to prepare for the flu - by Dr. Ryan Rainer - 10/19/09

• Gaylesville wins way into Class 1A playoffs - by Roy Mitchell - 10/19/09

• Gaston tops Cedar Bluff, 14-7; wins Region 6 - by Scott Wright - 10/19/09

• How to help a friend - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 10/19/09

• Cedar Bluff students rally to fight childhood cancer - by Maci Hughes - 10/12/09

• New 938 area code becomes mandatory in June 2010 - 10/12/09

• Cedar Bluff holds on to defeat Spring Garden, 12-8 - by Maci Hughes - 10/12/09

• Warriors run record to 7-0 with win over Jacksonville - by Kurt Duryea - 10/12/09

• Some assembly required - by Brett Buckner - 10/05/09

• Committee adopts Shelby amendment on ACT River Basin - 10/05/09

• Spring Garden turns big fourth quarter into 42-28 win - by Roy Mitchell - 10/05/09

• Cedar Bluff celebrates homecoming - by Maci Hughes - 10/05/09 

September

• Heavy rains pose no problems for powerhouse - 09/28/09

• Godfrey's WWII memoir filled with giggles - 09/28/09

• Second Annual Team Ian's Extravaganza set for Oct. 11 - 09/28/09

• Sand Rock crushes No. 2 Gaston, 42-7 - by Scott Wright - 09/28/09

• Piedmont Bulldogs pound Ohatchee, 36-7 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/28/09

• County Commission set to approve $19.1M budget - 09/28/09

• Sports reunion to be theme of Centre Fall Festival - 09/21/09

• Chambers hopeful Cowan Creek bridge will reopen soon - 09/21/09

• Sand Rock loses 'late' to Geraldine, 12-7 - by Scott Wright - 09/21/09

• Warriors way too much for Oneonta Redskins - by Kurt Duryea - 09/21/09

• Nothing worse than a knock on the door - by Brett Buckner - 09/21/09

• Piedmont Bulldogs run past Weaver, 28-0 - by Scott Wright - 09/14/09

• Warriors blast Eagles, run record to 3-0 - by Kurt Duryea - 09/14/09

• Fake farming on Facebook can become addictive - by Maci Hughes - 09/14/09

• Confessions of a sexist gardener - by Brett Buckner - 09/07/09

• Bulldogs, Buice too much for Trojans - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

• Man vs. Mild? TV reality show not so real - by Maci Hughes - 09/07/09

• Amid complaints, Leesburg council meeting runs long - 09/07/09

• Salter: Commission will support Parks and Rec. - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

• Spring Garden defeats Collinsville, 33-14 - by Roy Mitchell - 09/07/09

• McWhorter declared winner in C.B. election - by Scott Wright - 09/07/09

August 

• Parks and Rec. board wants $75K for upgrades - by Scott Wright - 08/31/09

• Warriors wallop Piedmont, 42-13 - by Kurt Duryea - 08/31/09

• Sand Rock runs over Cedar Bluff, 23-12 - by Roy Mitchell - 08/31/09

• Thomas too much for Gaylesville Trojans - by Scott Wright - 08/31/09

• Smith believes Bulldogs ready to make a run - by Scott Wright - 08/26/09

• Sand Rock ritual pays tribute to senior players - by Scott Wright - 08/24/09

• Rogers announces grant for Mt. Weisner VFD - PRESS RELEASE - 08/24/09

• ZeroMeth campaign looks to stop spread of drug - by Mike O'Dell - 08/24/09

• Being home alone makes me thankful for a full house - by Brett Buckner - 08/24/09

• From the Pulpit: We all want security - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 08/24/09

• School system preparing for spread of swine flu - by Scott Wright - 08/17/09

• More delays at Cowan Creek bridge construction site - 08/17/09

• Tommy "Wildfire" Rich still burns for the ring - by Scott Wright - 08/10/09

• Local group trying to revive 'old school' wrestling - 08/10/09

• Kiwanis Club hosts author of Ford book - 08/10/09

• All county schools meet AYP goals for 2009-10 - 08/10/09

• Plenty of local talent to supply TheatreCentre - by Scott Wright - 08/03/09  

• Avoiding the pre-teen Talkasaurus - by Brett Buckner - 08/03/09 

• Country Club course on the mend - 08/03/09

July 

• Sen. Richard Shelby: Major water wars win for Alabama - 07/27/09

• Teenage Living in Cherokee County - Youth Movement by Maci Hughes - 07/27/09

• AG: Alabama gets major win in water wars - 07/20/09

• From the Pulpit: Is greed our creed? - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 07/20/09

• El Aces Loaded win season opener - The Wright Angle - 07/20/09

• Peloquin to challenge Means for Senate seat - by Scott Wright - 07/13/09

• Talladega Superspeedway gearing up for 'HALLOW-DEGA' weekend - 07/13/09

• It's hard to remain cool as a parent - by Brett Buckner - 07/13/09

• Bridge over Cowan Creek won't reopen on time - by Scott Wright - 07/06/09

• Knapp family seeking Hall of Fame honor for late father - 07/06/09

• Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame class announced - 07/06/09

• Annual alumni event always draws a crowd - by Roy Mitchell - 07/06/09

June

• Finishing touches go on at Centre Middle School - by Scott Wright - 06/29/09

• Parenting requires a wait-and-see attitude - by Brett Buckner - 06/29/09

• 17th annual Liberty Day set for July 4 in Cedar Bluff - by Maci Hughes - 06/22/09

• From the Pulpit: We all have ups and downs - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 06/22/09

• No more running like a Deere for Allen family - by Roy Mitchell - 06/22/09

• Cedar Bluff wet-dry status will likely face another vote, eventually - 6/22/09

 • Larry Means to seek reelection in 2010 - by Scott Wright - 06/15/09

• Ga. sisters publish pair of cookbooks - by Roy Mitchell - 06/15/09

• With parenting, the past often repeats itself - by Brett Buckner - 06/15/09

• V-B-Yes! Vacation Bible School a big hit in Cherokee Co. - by Roy Mitchell - 06/08/09

• Looking for bass in the weeds - by Roy Mitchell - 06/01/09

• GOP has got to stand for something - by Roy Moore - 06/01/09

May

 •  When all else fails, blame the movers - by Brett Buckner - 05/25/09

• There is a correct way to display the American flag - by Scott Wright - 05/25/09

• Attorney: 'We will ask for a dismissal' - by Scott Wright - 05/25/09

• Supreme Court: Cedar Bluff runoff election must be held first - 05/18/09

• From the Pulpit: Grief is a five-letter word - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 05/18/09

• Attorney plans to ask for dismissal in Cedar Bluff alcohol case - 05/18/09

• Senate expected to revisit alcohol bill Thursday - 05/11/09

• County using technology to enhance services - by Roy Mitchell - 05/11/09

• Everyday stories of parental madness - by Brett Buckner - 05/11/09

• Local officials meet to discuss swine flu preparations - by Scott Wright - 05/06/09

• Greene's attorney: New law could end Cedar Bluff wet-dry battle - 05/04/09

April

• No one 'playing chicken' at Wright Poultry Farm - by Scott Wright - 04/27/09

• County lucky to have Richard Lindsey - by Lynn Rochester - 04/27/09

• 90-year-old piano player still going strong - by Roy Mitchell - 04/20/09

• From the Pulpit: Getting your 'bounce back' back - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 04/20/09

• New bridge underway at Little River Falls - by Kevyn Bowling - 04/20/09

• Event in Crossville to honor fallen firefighter Cody Renfroe - by Kevyn Bowling - 04/13/09

• Coach Gene Stallings to speak in Centre May 16 - 04/13/09

• Guest Editorial: What happens in California ... - by Judge Roy Moore - 04/13/09

• Davis Fish Farm a thriving local business - by Scott Wright - 04/06/09

• Guest Editorial: The GOP: Lost in the Wilderness - by J.Matt Barber - 04/06/09

• Local businessman dies after crashing plane into home in Centre - 04/05/09

• KTH plant in Leesburg to offer 'separation packages' - by Scott Wright - 04/06/09

March

• Johnson: Too early to tell about saving teacher jobs - 03/30/09

• New committee to promote tourism in Alabama Dist. Three - 03/30/09

• Save money by growing veggies at home this summer - by Roy Mitchell - 03/30/09

• Business owners ready for a new adventure - by Roy Mitchell - 03/23/09

• Secret Shopper expected to be a new monthly feature in The Post - 03/23/09

• County officials happy sheriff willing to handle inmate meals - 03/16/09

• Richard Lindsey: State college tuition program 'troubled' - 03/16/09

• Byrne will not recommend raising tuition at 2-year schools - 03/16/09

• Pat Jenkins denied parole, will serve 10 years - by Scott Wright - 3/09/09

• Waters turned to coaching after playing career ended - (PART II of II) - 03/09/09

• Gadsden State to begin offering some classes on iPod - 03/02/09

• Passion for basketball drove Alabama native (PART I of II) - by Roy Mitchell - 03/02/09 

February

• Women make mark in local politics decades ago - by Roy Mitchell - 02/23/09

• Your own marriage stimulus plan - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 02/16/09

• TVA will reduce fuel surcharge beginning April 1 - 02/16/09

• New Cherokee Arena being put to good use - by Kevin Bowling - 02/16/09

• Weiss Lake Lodge home to colossal crappie - by Roy Mitchell - 02/09/09

• State's decision on autopsies will have local effects - by Roy Mitchell - 02/02/09

January

 • Ward building renovation almost complete in Centre - by K. Bowling - 01/26/09

• Coal ash pond at Plant Hammond is safe: Spokesman - 01/19/09

• Local firefighters get by the best they can (PART TWO) - by Roy Mitchell - 01/26/09

•  Local firefighters get by the best they can (PART ONE) - by Roy Mitchell - 01/19/09

• Take some risks in 2009 - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 01/19/09

• Supreme Court sides with Alabama in water war - PRESS RELEASE - 01/12/09

• APCO hopes to take advantage of recent rains - by Scott Wright - 01/12/09 

• Football more than a pastime for many in Cherokee (Part II) - by Roy Mitchell - 01/05/09

2008 NEWS STORIES

December

• A look back at the first half 0f 2008 - 12/29/08

• F&M Bank merges with First Southern State Bank - 12/29/08

• Football more than a pastime for many in Cherokee (Part I) - by Roy Mitchell - 12/29/08

• Sign-up for fiscal year 2009 projects underway - 12/29/08

• A look back at 2008, from January to June - by Scott Wright - 12/29/08

• Education cuts to be deeper than expected - by Scott Wright - 12/22/08

• Christmas comes early for Madison Smith - by Kevyn Bowling - 12/22/08

• Search underway for those with outstanding warrants - 12/15/08

• Avoiding a not-so-merry Christmas - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 12/15/08

• Species of palm found in Cherokee County - by Roy Mitchell - 12/15/08

• Post Photo Patrol finalists chosen - 12/08/08

• Warriors lose Class 4A state title game - by Scott Wright - 12/08/08

• Mark Chesnutt concert postponed - 12/03/08

• Interview with country star Mark Chesnutt - 12/01/08

 November

• Warriors headed to Class 4A state title game - 11/29/08

• Feds side with Alabama in water wars dispute - 11/24/08

• Harrison named GSCC president - 11/24/08

• Wilkie says customers will see rates drop - 11/17/08

• From Thanksgiving to thanksliving - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 11/17/08

• C.B. election dispute likely won't be over soon - by Scott Wright - 11/17/08

• Candidate Smith files election protest over CB absentee votes - 11/10/08

• Veterans Day brings back memories for Poore - by Scott Wright - 11/10/08

• Johnson, St. Clair win local races - by Scott Wright - 11/05/08

• What's that noise? - Editorial commentary by Laura Wildeman - 11/03/08

• CB absentee case may finally be over - by Scott Wright - 11/03/08

• Learn more about T. Boone's plan - by Kevyn Bowling - 11/03/08

October

• Judge tosses disputed absentee ballots - by Scott Wright - 10/27/08

• Wright completes book about history of Weiss Lake - by Kevyn Bowling - 10/27/08

• Owens optimistic about GOP chances - by Scott Wright - 10/27/08

• Editorial: Mike Rogers has got to go - by Kevyn Bowling - 10/20/08

• Houston goes from practice field to pulpit - by Roy Mitchell - 10/20/08

• Wallets, wealth and worries - by Rev. Gary Hardin - 10/20/08

• New middle school right on schedule - by Scott Wright - 10/20/08

• Motion seeks quick ruling on absentee ballots - 10/20/08

• Team Ian's Extravaganza set for Oct. 19 in Centre - 10/10/08

• No gas gouging in Gadsden - 10/07/08

• CB ballots opened in Gadsden courtroom - 10/06/08

September

• Athletics facilities focus of school construction - by Scott Wright - 09/29/08

• Local rodeo cowboy appears on national TV - by Roy Mitchell - 09/29/08

• Gadsden judge: Bring me the ballots - by Scott Wright - 09/29/08

• Hearing set on Cedar Bluff absentee ballots - 09/25/08

• Former Alabama star took road less traveled - by Roy Mitchell - 09/22/08

• Local woman writes book about son's heart transplant - by Kevyn Bowling - 09/22/08

• New Centre mayor ready to hit ground running - by Scott Wright - 09/22/08

• (Local Flavor) The granddogs learn self-control - by Gary Hardin - 09/15/08

• Chinese buffets battle for customers - by Roy Mitchell - 09/15/08

• Local officers assist on Dauphin Island - by Kevyn Bowling - 09/15/08

• New use for an old caboose - by Roy Mitchell - 09/11/08

• Lawyer critical of motions to dismiss - by Scott Wright - 09/11/08

• Top vote-getter Sprouse: Dismiss case - by Scott Wright - 09/09/08

• Lawsuit names town, five candidates - by Scott Wright - 09/09/08

• Section of Highway 9 named for CMOH winner - 09/08/08

• DA O'Dell not pleased with Rains - by Scott Wright - 09/08/08

August

• Wilkie defeats Powell for Centre mayor; protest in C.B. - 08/28/08

• Dean Buttram, Jr. name to GSCC search committee - 08/28/08

• Former Dixie Youth players look back - by Roy Mitchell - 08/25/08

• Electricity rate hike expected to be 'significant' - 08/18/08

• (Guest editorial) Why I am running for mayor - Tony Wilkie - 08/18/08

• Cedar Bluff candidates meet voters at forum - by Scott Wright - 08/18/08

• (Local Flavor) Egrets offer lesson in adversity - Gary Hardin - 08/18/08

•  Alexis resident still out and about at 90 - Roy Mitchell - 08/11/08

• State drops murder charge against Scheiss - by Scott Wright - 08/04/08

• Local company specializes in racing yachts - Roy Mitchell - 08/04/08

• Girl with local ties headed to Beijing - Kevyn Bowling 08/04/08

July

• Higher gas prices increase local traffic - Roy Mitchell - 07/28/08

• (Local Flavor) A Philippian attitude adjustment - Gary Hardin - 07/21/08

• Officials need help fighting meth - Roy Mitchell - 07/21/08

• New GSCC head ready to get started - Kevyn Bowling - 07/14/08

• A look at the Libertarian - Kevyn Bowling - 07/07/08

June

• 30 years of cuts and collectibles - 06/30/08

• Barbara Ann Roberts found guilty - 06/28/08

• Gadsden State construction on schedule - 06/23/08

• Storm chasing while on vacation - 06/23/08

• (Local Flavor) People need more than a fist bump - Gary Hardin - 06/16/08

• Old letters and a new family - 06/16/08

• Liberty Day set for June 28 in Cedar Bluff - 06/09/08

• Serving vegetables while serving time - 06/09/08

• County Commission run-off set for July 15 - 06/05/08

• BBC looking for Alabama family - 06/02/08

May

• Cotton calamity not confined to county - 05/26/08

• Shropshire gets life for Scott murder - 05/19/08

• Johnson living in fishing's fast lane - 05/19/08

• Greens give $580K to University of Alabama - 05/19/08

• (Local Flavor) These days it's trust or bust - Gary Hardin - 05/19/08

• Lindsey looks back on legislative session - 05/12/08

• Centre kids travel to California - 05/12/08

• Despite autism, family has optimism - 05/05/08

April

• Culverhouse resigns from Gadsden State - 04/28/08

• Never too old to play video games - 04/28/08

• Dead body found in lake; veterinarian shot - 04/24/08

• Track time at Talladega worth every penny - 04/21/08

• Addictive game has a funny name - 04/21/08

• Amos releases absentee voting information - 04/21/08

• (Local Flavor) Take part in your own Big Give - Gary Hardin - 04/21/08

• Roberts has new computer system almost ready - 04/14/08

• An impressive collection of lures - 04/14/08

• Owens won't seek second term; others qualify - 04/08/08

• Communications tool helpful for Johnson - 04/07/08

• Faith, friendship and free throws - 04/07/08

March

• GSCC accepting LPN applications - 03/31/08

• Kathy Brown: A chronicle in courage - 03/31/08

• Adam Jolly, the Pied Piper of punch - 03/24/08

• AG King joins lawsuit against Cedar Bluff - 03/17/08

• County to receive $10,000 in federal funds - 03/17/08

• (Local Flavor) Bama Bash in the books - by Webb Dillard - 03/17/08

• (Local Flavor) The small town hospital - Dr. Bob Heuermann - 03/17/08

• (Local Flavor) Easter Sunday people in ... - Gary Hardin - 03/17/08

• Alabama Power sues two landowners - 03/10/08

• Cherokee Electric to increase rate in April - 03/06/08

February

• Spring Garden girls win Class 1A state title - 02/28/08

• Ground broken on new Centre Middle School - 02/28/08

• Natural gas companies eyeing Cherokee County - 02/18/08

• Knightens selling Dari King after 41 years in business - 02/11/08

• Rails going up along Highway 35 - 02/11/08

• Clinton, Huckabee win in Cherokee County - 02/06/08

• King, Riley: State wins round in water war - 02/05/08

January

• Local crappie tourney to honor the Tuckers - 01/28/08

• Heritage propane overcharging by 60 cents - 01/28/08

• State primary set for Feb. 5 - 01/28/08

• Bedwell recalls time playing for Bryant - 01/28/08

• Leaders meet to discuss Highway 411 widening - 01/21/08

• Lindsey: Budget troubles on the horizon - 01/21/08

• Welsh among 9 Hall of Fame inductees - 01/21/08

• Rogers responds to challenge on SCHIP vote - 01/14/08

• Child support roundup coming in February - 01/14/08

• Humane Society trying to find homes for animals - 01/7/08

• Education revenue coming in below projections - 01/07/08

2007 NEWS STORIES

December

• Volunteers spreading Christmas spirit - 12/24/07

• Southern Bank robbed at gunpoint - 12/22/08

• Local boy saves friend from drowning - 12/17/07

• Christmas ornament hanging at White House - 12/14/07

• Alabama Power building road to Hog Island - 12/14/07

• County to tackle animal control again - 12/10/07

• County rolls out red carpet for McInnes - 12/03/07

November

• Local poinsettias decorate Walt Disney World - 11/26/07

• Local mission to help local folks - 11/26/07

• Hobart Reed looks back on 60 years as firefighter - 11/19/07

• Redneck comedy may begin filming soon - 11/19/07

• CMS construction set to begin in April - 11/12/07

October

• Airport needs more funds to finish - 10/29/07

• Cooperative wants help catching copper crooks - 10/29/07

• PTO needs help constructing new playground - 10/29/07

• Chief Justice Cobb to speak at Rotary Club meeting - 10/15/07

• Towns looking for ways to save water - 10/15/07

• Drought killing output at local farms - 10/08/07

• Second annual crappie tourney set for Nov. 1-3 - 10/08/07

• New budget includes pay raise for deputies - 10/08/07

• County school receive software grant - 10/08/07

• Centre Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 6 - 10/01/07

September

• Cedar Bluff to receive $400,000 federal grant - 09/24/07

• Cedar Bluff to host triathlon on Sept. 29 - 09/17/07

• Some welcome new animal control ordinance - 09/17/07

• Lindsey: Byrne impressed with Centre GSCC campus - 09/10/07

• County residents respond to animal control ordinance - 09/08/07

• Preserve concerned with protecting wild animals - 09/03/07

August

• Construction on new middle school to begin soon - 08/31/07

• Millage tax renewal passes easily - 08/29/07

• Sue Hurley retiring after 61 years at bank - 08/27/07

• School has AP classes in place - 08/27/07

• Man shot, killed at campground near Leesburg - 08/22/07

• Cops respond to suicide in Leesburg - 08/21/07

• Millage vote vital for Cherokee County schools - 08/20/07

• One step closer to animal control - 08/16/07

• Leesburg man wins $100K in Georgia lottery drawing - 08/15/07

• Engineers: County bridges are safe - 08/13/07

• Little River Canyon filled with cool stuff - 08/13/07

• 'Footloose the Musical' about ready to cut loose - 08/06/07

• Schools pushing pre-paid meals - 08/06/07

• Leesburg police release sketch of suspect - 08/06/07

July

• Leesburg park to be expanded - 07/25/07

• Custom car still needs work - 07/16/07

• Woman once hanged in Centre - 07/09/07

June

• Neil Lea a street rod specialist - 06/25/07

• Tree crew fells massive 200-year-old oak - 06/18/07

• Drought conditions continue to worsen - 06/18/07

• Local farmer loves his vegetable garden - 06/11/07

• Gov. declares drought emergency in Alabama 19 counties - 06/08/07

• Cedar Bluff Liberty Day set for June 30 - 06/04/07

May

• Another motion filed in alcohol fight - 05/29/07

• Johnson getting ready for referendum - 05/21/07

• Riley offers reward in Centre arson investigation - 05/21/07

• Woman caring for unwanted dogs, kittens - 05/21/07

• Cedar Bluff School reports on expenditures - 05/15/07

• GSCC building plan gets approval - 05/14/07

• Payroll study approved by County Commission - 05/14/07

• Johnson readies for school referendum - 05/14/07

• Pemco expansion should be completed on time - 05/07/07

• Salter: County government to consider assessment - 05/07/07

• New condos in Cedar Bluff nearly finished - 05/04/07

• Days Inn, Waffle House coming to Centre - 05/01/07

April

• Centre man rebuilding car for soldier son - 04/30/07

• Spring trial date set for 2006 murder - 04/30/07

• School board asks for special election - 04/24/07

• Cedar Bluff alcohol battle looms - 04/23/07

• Thieves stealing power from Cherokee Electric - 04/23/07

• Johnson: School consolidation off the table - 04/16/07

• Matt Bishop to perform Saturday night - 04/16/07

• Sheriff Shaver says his deputies woefully underpaid - 04/09/07

• Post Online redesign a hit with Internet crowd - 04/09/07

• Cedar Bluff residents having cable TV problems - 04/04/07

• One year on the job for fire chief Kevin Ware - 04/02/07

• County government prepared to use newly granted powers - 04/02/07

• Humane Society wants to speed progress on new shelter - 04/02/07

March

• Bypass tragedy shutters local business - 03/26/07

• Larry Means: Lawsuit nothing but politics - 03/26/07

• Architects: GSCC construction to begin soon - 03/12/07

• Defendants in easement case file lawsuit - 03/12/07

• Kneckdown a Spring Garden start-up - 03/05/07

• Attorneys for Cedar Bluff file motion in alcohol suit - 03/05/07

February

• Case history favors Alabama Power - 02/19/07

• City OK's purchase of new equipment for Centre VFD - 02/19/07

• Cedar Bluff facing FEMA shortfalls, too - 02/19/07

• Centre native Jelks named Sliders manager - 02/19/07

• Rep. Rogers addresses Iraq on House floor - 02/15/07

• Centre police still treating case as kidnapping - 02/12/07

• Cherokee EMS needs financial help from county - 02/05/07

January

• Nursing home changes name, looks ahead - 01/29/07

• DA O'Dell issues warning on Internet predators - 01/24/07

• Rogers: Blame Iraqis, not President Bush - 01/22/07

• Roebuck gets life sentence for attempted murder, kidnapping - 01/22/07

• Alabama Power serious about shoreline rules - 01/22/07

• Local nursing home changes its name - 01/15/07

• Cherokee Medical Center names Noblin new CEO - 01/15/07

• Local store owner nabbed for selling meth ingredients - 01/11/07

• New airport in Centre nearly finished - 01/09/07

• Smith retiring after 40 years of public service - 01/08/07

• Condo construction on the rise around Weiss Lake - 01/01/07

2006 NEWS STORIES

December

• Looking back at 2006, one front-page story at a time - 12/25/06

• Lull no sign of delay in GSCC Centre project - 12/18/06

• Georgia couple opens tea room in Centre - 12/11/06

• Tiger journal: Team prepares for state title game - 12/08/06

• Sweet Water head coach impressed with Tigers - 12/04/06

• Tigers rip Ragland, earns trip to Class 1A title game - 12/01/06

November

• Kidnap victim more angry than afraid - 11/27/06

• Cedar Bluff teacher accused of sexual abuse, sodomy - 11/20/06

• Starr's Real Pit officially changes hands - 11/20/06

• Roebuck found guilty of kidnapping, attempted murder - 11/15/06

• Man challenges Sen. Larry Means' reelection - 11/15/06

• Architect for Centre campus dropped - 11/13/06

• Riley wins in Cherokee County; three appointees don't - 11/08/06

• Local results from the Nov. 7 General Election - 11/08/06

• County Health Department still waiting on flu vaccine - 11/06/06

• Cedar Bluff School's income cut because of lawsuit - 11/06/06

• Georgia couple indicted in shooting death - 11/06/06

October

• New FEMA flood regulations causing some confusion - 10/30/06

• Riley, Baxley discuss campaign issues with The Post - 10/27/06

• Rep. Mike Rogers speaks to local Rotary Club - 10/23/06

• County government to begin enforcing FEMA regulations - 10/23/06

• Spooky fun at area haunted houses - 10/23/06

• Local physician offers cold, flu advice - 10/02/06

• Hester pleads guilty, sentenced to one year in jail - 10/02/06

• Gov. Riley awards $500K grant to city of Centre - 10/02/06

September

• Rogers frustrated with border hiring; bill passes House - 09/25/06

• Latest turmoil shouldn't affect GSCC Centre campus - 09/18/06

• GOP opens headquarters on Chesnut Bypass in Centre - 09/18/06

• Local radio duo makes Friday nights look easy - 09/11/06

• Contest entry already has his reward - 09/11/06

August

• Judge dismisses Greene's second anti-alcohol lawsuit - 08/30/06

• Health Department: Sewage around Weiss Lake a problem - 08/28/06

• Gov. Riley appoints Kay Chumbler's replacement - 08/28/06

• Cherokee County Democratic headquarters opens - 08/28/06

• Johnson: Sales tax needed to fund new middle school - 08/21/06

• Local woman recovering from disfiguring injuries - 08/21/06

• Pemco International moving operations to Leesburg - 08/17/06

• Little River Canyon Center plans revealed - 08/14/06

• All county schools meeting NCLB requirements - 08/14/06

• Commissioner Kay Chumbler resigns, citing health reasons - 08/08/06

• Dignitaries turn some dirt at site of new Gadsden State campus - 08/07/06

• Boating accident victim's body found Wednesday morning - 08/02/07

• One still missing after boating accident on Weiss Lake - 08/01/06

July

• Letter home from a U.S. soldier in Iraq - 07/31/06

• Months-long drought taking toll on Cherokee County - 07/31/06

• FEMA says county not enforcing flood ordinance - 07/24/06

• Alabama Power opens shoreline management office in Centre - 07/24/06

• Cedar Bluff's Hampton headed to Purdue - 07/19/06

• Kimball Parker, Carlton Teague win Democratic run-off races - 07/19/06

• Culverhouse appointment doesn't end trouble for 2-year colleges - 07/18/06

• Local man wants grassroots effort to build new middle school - 07/17/06

• Johnson's firing won't affect Centre campus of Gadsden State - 07/17/06

• Proposed TVA rate drop would trickle down to county - 07/10/06

• Cedar Bluff growing weary of shoddy structures - 07/10/06

• Inaugural drug court class graduates - 07/03/06

June

• 14th Annual Liberty Day set for July 1 - 06/30/06

• Former Drug Task Force commander arrested - 06/27/06

• Local candidates spent thousands on campaigns - 06/26/06

• Doug Davis named principal at Cherokee County High School - 06/19/06

• Sheriff's department investigator 'surprised' by sting results - 06/19/06

• Burgess: County withholding payment from architect - 06/19/06

• Centre officials: Softball complex nearly ready - 06/12/06

• Shaver wins easily; Johnson, Parker in runoff - 06/07/06

• Rebuilt Civil war monument rededicated - 06/05/06

• Archive of June 2006 political candidates - 06/05/06

• Voters can affect sheriff's retirement - 06/01/06

May

• Local Christian group a real sensation - 05/30/06

• Court rules in favor of Johnson, BOE; Hyche out at CCHS - 05/29/06

• Inaugural state crappie tournament this weekend on Weiss - 05/22/06

• Young: Siegelman called commissioners about landfill - 05/18/06

• CMS students have a big time in the Big Apple - 05/17/06

• One year later, Cedar Bluff handling alcohol sales - 05/15/06

• New Centre fire chief hoping for a clean slate - 05/01/06

• Cedar Bluff Police Dept. arrests one for assault - 05/16/06

• Rogers hearing about immigration, gas prices - 05/01/06

April

• Centre hires Kevin Ware as full-time fire chief - 04/25/06

• Lindsey looks back on Legislature's latest efforts - 04/24/06

• Lawrence community watches out for its own - 04/24/06

• Bond set at $1 million each in murder of Cherokee County woman - 04/24/06

• Geral Greene appeals dismissal of alcohol case - 04/17/06

• McWhorter 'right man' for the job at Cedar Bluff - 04/13/06

• County's low ranking on child abuse not all bad - 04/10/06

• Severe weather sends school kids home early - 04/07/06

• Richard Lindsey discusses state's new education budget - 04/03/06

• Waste Management wants changes in landfill agreement - 04/03/06

March

• Highway Dept. asks candidates to obey rules of the road - 03/24/06

• Local Democratic candidates getting qualified - 03/21/06

• Documents detail BOE's decision on Paul Hyche - 03/20/06

• Plans for new Gadsden State campus in Centre unveiled, detailed - 03/16/06

• Mark Green appointed to Cherokee County Commission - 03/16/06

• County Democrats to meet at American Legion building - 03/13/06

• Dial's bill would limit boat size on Weiss, 2 other lakes - 03/13/06

• 'Failure to Launch' a total blast - 03/04/06

• Three area teams fall in state basketball tourney - 03/04/06

• Centre looking for experienced fire chief - 03/04/06

• Tempers flare over Centre Volunteer Fire Department - 03/02/06

• Fire chief Larry Steele retires from department - 03/01/06

February

• Local man tackles wheelchair rugby - 02/28/06

• Johnson, BOE move to remove Paul Hyche as CCHS principal - 02/28/06

• In wake of fires, local churches taking precautions - 02/20/06

• Judge: Geral Greene must start over with alcohol suit - 02/14/06

• Gov. Bob Riley's visit to Centre Middle School backfires - 02/10/06

• Superintendent Johnson looks back on first year - 2/09/06

• Lindsey's committee passes $6 billion education budget - 02/08/06

• Guest editorial: Alabama Baptists can do better - 02/06/06

January

• Voting matrix for the 2006 election cycle - 01/28/06

• County Commission forced to juggle voting precincts - 01/28/06

• Bluff rumors still flying around - 01/20/06

• BMC may be sold to Tennessee-based company - 01/20/06

• New Medicare drug benefit confusing to many - 01/20/06

• Donald Sanders resigns as mayor of Cedar Bluff - 01/18/06

• Superintendent Johnson on Riley's spending plan - 01/13/06

• Cedar Bluff man visits Americana, Brazil - 01/09/06

• Probate Judge Kirk Day looks ahead to 2006 - 01/09/06

• Commissioner Earl Westbrook dead at 69 - 01/04/06

• Sheriff Wilson discusses meth law, jail crowding - 01/02/06

2005 NEWS STORIES

December

• 2005: The year in review - 12/27/05

• Rickey Steele gets probation; Shaner arraigned - 12/19/05

• Steve Smith looks back on 11 years at CBHS - 12/19/05

• GSCC gets OK to build satellite campus in Centre - 12/12/05

• Geral Greene wants alcohol sales stopped in Cedar Bluff - 12/12/05

• Steve Smith accepts offer to become Piedmont head coach - 12/12/05

• CCHS Warriors come home second in Class 3A - 12/05/05

November

• Cold spell creates obstacles for local residents - 11/21/05

• Show of support for new GSCC campus in Centre - 11/14/05

• Businesses take up battle over beer in Cedar Bluff - 11/07/05

October

• Weiss winter pool may rise in 2008 - 10/31/05

• Storm evacuees with local roots grateful for kindness - 10/31/05

• Alcohol taw income exceeds $40,000 in six months - 10/17/05

• Local businessman says he will counter-sue over alcohol - 10/17/05

• Another beer battle brewing over alcohol in Cedar Bluff - 10/10/05

• Rep. Lindsey backs school program - 10/10/05

• County cornered on curbside garbage collection - 10/03/05

September

• Cherokee Electric crews assist in storm recovery - 09/26/05

• Storm supplies from Cherokee tied up in govt. red tape - 09/19/05

• Local travels with co-workers to help out in Miss. - 09/12/05

• Getting off the ground at flight school in Gadsden - 09/05/05

August

• Rickey Steele: Bob Davis sold confiscated weapons - 08/29/05

• Rep. Rogers discusses problems with border security - 08/29/05

• Helping animals and addicts - 08/22/05

• The Blue Note: a really big boat - 8/15/05

• Big hearts, big responsibility - 08/08/05

• Rickey Steele charged with lying to federal investigators - 08/08/05

July

• TDS Telecom working to expand DSL service - 07/18/05

• County Road No. 19 becomes No. 1 priority for Commission - 07/04/05

June

• Up the creek, down the creek at Terrapin Outdoors - 06/27/05

• Bob Davis, longtime Cedar Bluff mayor, dead at 62 - 06/13/05

May

• Cedar Bluff Mayor Bob Davis resigns - 05/16/05

• Commission undecided on action regarding alcohol - 05/09/05

• Sheriff: "We're not picking on Cedar Bluff" - 05/02/05

• County Commission looking to sue over alcohol sales - 05/02/05

April

• Cold ones coming soon; alcohol sales set to begin in Cedar Bluff - 04/18/05

• Rep. Mike Rogers: Tom DeLay is OK - 04/25/05

• Hay bale gardening becoming a big hit in Alabama - 04/05/05

From 2002

• Fob James discusses commutation of Neelley sentence - 07/22/02