Bear Creek Town Council

Local county commissions are urging municipal governments to approve resolutions to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit concerning proceeds from the Alabama Simplified Seller Use Tax, the outcome of which could eventually create a big blow to county and municipal funding.

BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council has taken action to restructure the purpose and use of the primitive campsites at Twin Forks Campgrounds after police have responded to a series of vandalism incidents and misuse of the campground bathhouse area.

BEAR CREEK - Another major step has been taken by the town of Bear Creek toward restoring 19 badly deteriorated roads, as the town council approved a resolution for a $391,000 grant at its July 18, meeting.

BEAR CREEK - Adam Hyde, known for being community minded with a heart for the town, is now on the Bear Creek Town Council in place 3.

- Bear Creek Town Council members weighed options for better officer safety at a Saturday morning, April 20, meeting...

BEAR CREEK - The safety of staff and students at Phillips Schools was at the heart of a major decision by the Bear Creek Town Council to approve the school’s first-ever resource officer, a position the town is now seeking to fill.

BEAR CREEK -Chris Gillum, a veteran of the Bear Creek Town Council, has returned to begin his fourth term, filling the place 4 seat recently vacated by the resignation of Chris Hyde.

BEAR CREEK - Figures from the last census showed the Town of Bear Creek exceeded 1,000 in population, meaning the town now qualifies - and is preparing for - an election to allow voters to decide if alcoholic beverages can be sold or distributed in the town limits.

BEAR CREEK - Chris Hyde has respectfully resigned from the Bear Creek Town Council, citing health concerns, leaving the council the responsibility of filling the vacancy within 60 days as required by law.