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- Rescue operations needed due to Ala. flooding
As skies cleared Wednesday, parts of Alabama struggled with scattered flooding from heavy rains and wind damage, a lengthy deluge that led to rescue operations when cars were engulfed in water.
- Driver of fatal bus crash in court Monday
The driver of the fatal bus crash that killed one Marine and injured 21 others, will face formal arraignment in court Monday.
- Top Story No. 4: Another year of controversy in Hanceville
Editor's note: This is Cullman County's No. 4 news story of 2008, as picked by the editorial staff of The Cullman Times.
- removed 11 boys from a faith-based ranch program
A faith-based program plans a protest this morning near the Blount County Courthouse where a hearing is to be held on what will be done with a group of boys removed Saturday from one of its facilities by law ...
- TRCC selects new president
The Three Rivers Community College unanimously hired Dr. Devin Stephenson of Sumiton, Ala.
- ordered Walker County bingo halls closed
Alabama's state fire marshal has ordered eight Walker County charity bingo halls to close in the past two weeks, citing fire code violations.
- Three Rivers Community College hires its top choice for new president
Dr. Devin Stephenson will become the fifth president in the 41-year history of Three Rivers Community College beginning July 1. The 55-year-old Alabama native signed a contract and mailed it in before he was ...
- New presidents approved for Bevill State/Sumiton and Gadsden State
Anne McNutt will be the new president of Bevill State at Sumiton. Darry Harrison will be the new Gadsden State president.
- Chancellor recommends 3 for Alabama colleges
Alabama's chancellor of postsecondary education is recommending three out-of-state educators to serve as the presidents of Bevill State, Gadsden State and Lurleen B. Wallace community colleges.
- Continue reading "Pedestrian struck, killed in Walker County"
A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed Sunday morning in Walker County, according to state troopers.
- Stephenson seeks Bevill State post
A former Snead State Community College president wants to lead another school in Alabama's two-year college system.
- Sumiton Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Hwy. 78 in Miss.
An Alabama man died when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a trailer and another vehicle hit him on Highway 78.
- Little Big Town scores with two CMA nominations
Little Big Town, a country group with Alabama ties, was nominated for two Country Music Association Awards this week.
- Alabama Voices: Playing unique role
By Bradley Byrne I was greatly troubled by a recent study from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education giving Alabama an F for higher education affordability.
- National Guard Soldiers Providing Security at Evacuee Shelters
Governor Bob Riley called up 130 Alabama Army National Guard soldiers to perform security missions at seven locations housing evacuees from Hurricane Gustav.
- Barry Martin dominates King of Dixie race at Sayre Speedway
Chris Frost celebrates his victory in the Demolition Derby at Sayre Speedway. Barry Martin demonstrated the old saying in racing Saturday that sometimes you have to slow down to go fast.
- Continue reading "Tornado warning issued for parts of Jefferson, Walker counties"
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning until 5:30 p.m. for east central Walker and north central Jefferson counties.
- Autism Awareness
"A person with autism's brain works differently than any of ours. They are totally wired differently," says Pam Black, a support group leader in Walker County.
- Fire at Uncle Mort's Restaurant near Jasper
Volunteer firefighters have responded to a fire call at Uncle Mort's Restaurant near Jasper this Friday morning.
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City DescriptionSumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2000 census the population was 2,665.
Sumiton is located at 33°44′50″N 87°2′48″W / 33.74722, -87.04667 (33.747213, -87.046716).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was 504.9 people per square mile (194.9/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 228.3/sq mi (88.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White, 3.60% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,096 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- Walker County
- United States
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