'Group wants government to take over old railroad bridge (The Florence Times-Daily) Members of the Old railroad Bridge Co. would like the city of Sheffield or another local government to take control of the old railroad bridge. James Bedsole, treasurer of the Old railroad Bridge Co., said the group will meet with Sheffield Mayor Ian Sanford and city council members to discuss conveying the bridge to the city.
'Railroad repairs bring road closures (Dothan Eagle) Beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. the sections of North Cherry Street between Powell Street and Railroad Avenue, and Headland Avenue between Depot Street and Webb Road, will be closed to through traffic until Thursday afternoon
'Underground Railroad featured in quilt show (The Greenville News) The 12 squares on a vibrant sampler quilt that will be on display at the Greer Heritage Museum are more than decorative: The patterns are codes that were once used as roadmaps to help slaves escape and travel north along the Underground Railroad to Canada and freedom.