The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) currently is investigating a scam targeting senior citizens in Alabama. SBI Agents warn citizens to be suspicious of callers asking for money in any form. In this case, each victim received a call from someone posing as their grandson who is in financial trouble and is requesting assistance in the form of Walmart gift cards. So far, Agents have located three victim parties in Etowah, Jackson and Washington counties, with a total approximate loss of $13,000. SBI is urging the public to be on guard for this scam and for any victims of fraud to notify their local law enforcement agencies.

The Haleyville City Council met Tuesday. The first order of business was the appointment and swearing in of G. Blue Russell. Blue is the son of George Russell, who passed away in December, shortly after being elected to the Council. Blue stated it was a bittersweet honor to be appointed to the position held by his late father.

The Council approved the general operation bills for December for $433,318.50. Also approved was selecting the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments to provide grant administration for an LWCF grant.

One change order for the Cripple Creek project and one change order for the new sports complex equipment building were approved.

The next regular meeting of the Haleyville City Council will be on Monday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The second meeting for February was rescheduled from Monday, February 20, President’s Day to Thursday, February 23.