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Dragon boats to descend on northeast Alabama river

Bryan College Station Eagle Theeagle

Date: 8/13/2017 8:58:00 AM

The Gadsden Times reports that 250-meter dragon boat races are being planned for Aug. 19 on the Coosa River. Organizers of the event say the key to success is people working and paddling together, making dragon boating the ultimate team-building sport…

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Our Town: The Wonders Of Wetumpka, Alabama’s River Region Respite

alabamawx.com

Date: 8/7/2017 9:43:00 PM

A dozen ducks sleep with their heads curled into their back feathers in the early morning near the banks of the Coosa River, having made their home in Gold Star Park. One by one they awaken and waddle to the river, eventually floating near the ramp where…

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Brooks Tries to Break Through in Alabama Senate Primary

Roll Call Online

Date: 8/4/2017 1:39:00 PM

At a meeting on the edge of the Coosa River in Gadsden, one man questioned why he wasn’t hearing as much about the circumstances surrounding Strange’s appointment. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Strange to the seat in February. Strange…

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Be Bear Wise Alabama

Alabama Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries

Date: 8/3/2017

With the late spring and early summer months comes an increased number of bear sightings. This time of year bears begin to travel in search of mates or to find a new home after leaving their mother. More often these bears are just passing through and are not likely to stick around or be seen again. However, some bears…

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CRBI director to testify on water rule today in Washington, DC

Fish Wrap

Date: 7/30/2017 10:10:00 PM

The Coosa River Basin Initiative executive director is flying to Washington, D.C., today to testify against a proposed delay in limiting heavy-metal wastewater discharges from coal-fired power plants. Jesse Demonbreun-Chap­man said Sunday the change could…

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