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A Day to Remember in Piedmont

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Piedmont marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

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5/23/2012: FRONT PAGE: Group behind gambling centers tight-lipped on identities, plans

Three summers ago, tour buses lined the parking lot of Piedmont Bingo on U.S. 278, their passengers pumping cash into the registers of local restaurants and hotels. But the...

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5/23/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Injured family thanks rescue squad, prayers

On April 18, 2012, our lives changed in just a minute. Thanks be to God and a few to mention we are still here to enjoy life. We would like to thank the Piedmont Rescue Squad...

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5/23/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Community Capsule

• Piedmont Community Learning Academy Summer Program June 4th thru 28th, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summer program registration open to Pre-k thru 8th grades. There will be no...

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5/23/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Police Report

May 7 Theft of property III. A 28-year-old female reported the theft of a black Pit Bulldog with a white stripe on its face and a white Pit Bulldog with a black spot on its ear...

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5/23/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Panthers shine in jamboree

Two weeks of spring football practice for Spring Garden concluded at Valley Head Thursday. The Panthers played two halves, one against Valley Head and one against Gaylesville, and...

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5/16/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Community Capsule

• Piedmont Congregational Holiness Church at 601 Hughes Street Piedmont will have a final night of revival tonight with Josh and Ashley Franks. Form information call...

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5/16/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Police Report

Domestic violence III. A resident of North Center Avenue reported an incident that occurred at her residence between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 1. Assault III. A 29-yearold...

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5/16/2012: FRONT PAGE: Hospital may become adult daycare center

A new tenant could soon fill the cityowned building that was once home to Piedmont’s hospital. The city is considering leasing the 7,000 square foot building at 612 Calhoun...

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5/9/2012: FRONT PAGE: School leaders f lock to Piedmont for tech lesson

PIEDMONT — The halls of Piedmont schools were shoulder-to-shoulder last Tuesday morning with more than 120 educators, administrators and technology coordinators from across...

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5/9/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Community Capsule

447-7039 or 256-447-9612. • The Homeland Boys Southern Gospel Trio from Flowery Branch, Ga., will perform at Holley Springs Baptist Church on Sunday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m....

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5/9/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Police Report

that occurred at her residence around 4 p.m. APRIL 26 Harassing communications. A 34-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at her residence at 6:48...

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5/9/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Panthers meet Waterloo in regional tournament

The faces change from year to year but the outcome remains the same. At least it has for the past eight years. Playing at home in the Class 1A, Area 14 softball tournament on...

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5/9/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: SCHOOL: Akin points to better test results for proof tech works

A city-wide wireless Internet system, currently being installed, is being paid for with an additional $750,000 grant, plus $250,000 in matching local funds, through the Federal...

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5/9/2012: FRONT PAGE: Piedmont schools honored by Apple

PIEDMONT — On Monday, Apple Computer recognized Piedmont High School as a 2010-11 Apple Distinguished School, one of 56 in the nation and the only such honor for an Alabama...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

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5/2/2012: FRONT PAGE: County takes over animal control

Animal Control for the city of Piedmont has been turned over to the county. The city council voted Tuesday to allow Calhoun County Animal Control to take over, a cost savings...

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5/2/2012: FRONT PAGE: Youngest victim’s family still struggles with the past

Chris Haney thinks often about the little girl pinned under the big house. He doesn’t think about what he could have done differently. He doesn’t dwell on the fact...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Community Capsule

contest, closest to the pin contest. Sign-in will be at 7 a.m. with shotgun start at 8 a.m. First place will net $300, second $225 and third $150. To sign up call Jeff Barnwell at...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Police Report

was recovered at the corner of Caton and Mckee Streets at 10:15 a.m. Dogs at large. A 51-year-old female reported a violation in the dog leash law that occurred on Draper...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: HONOR ROLL

Jolly, Kayley Lovett, Sarah Kate Mckay, Raegan Rogers, Caleb Smith, Neely Welsh, Ryan Wittiger All A’s & B’s – Jon Mark Poole 3rd Grade – Mrs. Fletcher –...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Spring Garden headed for regional

Class 1A, Area 14 champion Spring Garden assured itself a place in the bracket for the regional softball tournament in Huntsville with a 6-1 win over No. 2 seed Collinsville in...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Nine girls, 15 boys will compete in state meet at Selma

Nine girls and 15 boys will represent Piedmont in the AHSAA Class 3A state track meet in Selma Friday and Saturday. Piedmont’s athletes will leave shortly after lunch...

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5/2/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Lady Bulldogs fall in area softball tournament

game. Piedmont opened the tournament with a narrow 2-0 loss to No. 2 seed Saks on Saturday. Earlier Monday, the Bulldogs had eliminated the Weaver Bearcats with a 12-0 win in...

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4/25/2012: FRONT PAGE: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

From staff reports On April 28, the Drug Enforcement Agency will again coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing...

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4/25/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Police Report

Merchants Bank were stolen and forged between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. April 1. A 26-yearold female reported an incident that occurred at her residence at 7 p.m. April 8....

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4/25/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Terrapin Tri-county Adventure Race this Saturday

Sanctioned by Olympic associated USA Triathlon for their third year, the Terrapin Tri-county Adventure Race, organized by the Terrapin Race Committee of the Alabama Scenic River...

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4/25/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Spring Garden gets over injury bug

The rain- delayed Cherokee County tournament closes out Spring Garden’s regular season softball schedule. The tournament begins Thursday at Sand Rock and continues through...

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4/18/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Library getting its ‘Geek’ on

The Piedmont Public Library recently began taking part in the “Geek the Library” campaign funded by the Online Computer Library Center and The Bill and Melinda Gates...

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4/18/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Piedmont softball continues practice during spring break

Spring break notwithstanding, softball practice continues at Piedmont this week. After an off day Monday, the Bulldogs practiced Tuesday morning and will practice the remainder of...

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4/18/2012: OPINION/EDITORIAL: Spring Garden won’t be in baseball playoffs

There will be no playoff baseball for Spring Garden this season. Collinsville and Cedar Bluff split their twogame series last week, making Cedar Bluff area champion, Collinsville...

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