NATURAL BRIDGE - A garbage truck crashed on Highway 5 south near Natural Bridge early Monday morning, July 25. The driver was reportedly not injured, but trash has been dumped from the truck along the roadway, and authorities are still on the scene. Motorists should use caution when traveling through this area this morning.
The Alabamian is also on the scene and will have much more in our Wednesday, July 27, edition.
NATURAL BRIDGE- The Haleyville Water Department worked to repair the rupture of an eight-inch water line caused by lightning striking a tree near the Natural Bridge Post Office around 4 p.m. Wednesday, with service restored late Wednesday evening.
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri reported around 8 p.m. that crews were having to dig down to where the line ruptured, remove and replace the damaged portions.
Meanwhile, water service for Lynn customers was disrupted until repairs were made, Sunseri said.
NATURAL BRIDGE - The annual Courington family reunion, which is held on the Sunday before Labor Day each year at the Natural Bridge Community Center, has been cancelled for 2020.
Reunion organizers hope to bring the event back next year and hope to see all family members there.
