The Haleyville City Council met Tuesday afternoon with Blue Russell absent. The general operation bills and purchase orders were approved in the amount of $585,601.77. The Council approved the purchase of a pressure washer and chemicals for the street department. Several street paving projects in various parts of the city were approved, work to be done this summer.

Mayor Sunseri went over the schedule for several special events for Thursday through Saturday during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call in the U.S. One will be the reenactment of the first phone call made. A schedule of events on Friday and Saturday are below. Continue reading