FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETS - Representatives from Barbour County’s 11 Volunteer Fire Departments gathered last week in Bakerhill. Sen. Billy Beasley and Rep. Berry Forte presented a representative from each department a check in the amount of $1,958.76, an appropriation made each year to the departments. They are also receiving a special appropriation in the amount of $10,320 from the American Rescue Plan Act funds. Shown are Julie Sutton, Elamville, Kel Little, Green’s Crossroads, Paul Gulledge, Clayton, Matt Sego, White Oak, Greg Herring, Blue Springs, Bill Jones, Bakerhill, Joe Drawdy, Texasville, Sen. Billy Beasley and Rep. Berry Forte, Jeff Mira, Springhill, Bobby Snow, Cowikee, and Tarleton Beaty, Louisville. Representing the Alabama Forestry Commission are Perry Pritchett, left, and Zack Ellis, right. Clio Fire Chief Jeremy Hagler is not pictured.
BY REBECCA BEASLEY All 11 volunteer fire departments in Barbour County have applied for a special appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act funds. Legislators…
