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Bobby's Bama: Sally Howard Chapel

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 1:43pm

DEKALB COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - An Indian emperor built the Taj Mahal as a symbol of love for his wife.

And while it isn't as grand, there's a special spiritual structure right here in North Alabama built by a Congressman for his wife.

You will find no 'sinking sand' at the Sally Howard Chapel in the forest of Dekalb County. You WILL find a chapel built into solid rock, as solid as Congressman Milford W. Howard's love for his first wife.

"His first wife loved California. She didn't like it here... and in Los Angeles, I believe it was, was this church she loved, The Wee Kirk of the Heather, modeled after one in Scotland," said Elizabeth S. Howard.

But there is one item only found here.

"It was not embedded in a rock.

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Native American potery workshop

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 14th, 10:24 am

Join nationally renown potter, Tammy Beane, to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago. They will provide the clay as well as bone needles and paddles to make designs on your pots. This workshop is very popular and fills with a long waiting list.

Pre-register early to assure your place.

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Operation Clean Sweep activated in DeKalb County

Submitted by Kansas Marsh, Your Community Producer

Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 12:19pm

Operation Clean Sweep activated in DeKalb County

DeKalb County and the city of Rainsville have been approved for “Operation Clean Sweep”.

Generally, debris removal from private property following a disaster is the responsibility of the property owner. However, large-scale disasters may deposit enormous quantities of debris on private property over a large area resulting in widespread immediate threats to the public-at-large.

In authorizing Operation Clean Sweep, the president determined that it was in the public interest to authorize debris removal from private property, focusing on residential property, to facilitate a speedier recovery and rebuilding on these parcels.

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De Soto State Park status

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, May 2nd, 10:13 am

DSP now has power back on & will resume normal hours starting Monday, May 2nd. Reservations for Campsites, cabins, Chalets, & motel rooms are now being taken. See www.Alapark.com/desotoresort for any information.

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Movie night under the stars

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 14th, 3:27 pm

Bring family, friends, even your pets for a fun night under the stars Saturday, April 16th!

A movie will be shown in DeSoto State Park's Improved Campground at the James L. Wynn Campfire Ring. Be sure to bring your own comfortable camp chair or blanket, as seating is limited. In case of bad weather the movie will be shown in DeSoto's Nature Center. This event is free to the public!

The movie showing is 'RV' from 2006 and is rated PG.

The show time is 8:00-9:30 p.m.

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Vistor survey results to be announced

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, March 18th, 10:30 am

The National Park Service will announce the results of last year's "visitor use survey" and it will be presented at the Little River Canyon Center Auditorium on Wednesday, March 23rd at 1:00p.m.

"This survey was a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and the University of Idaho," said Preserve Superintendent John Bundy. "The findings are based on a series of questions designed to help us know where our visitors are from, how long they stay with us, and what they do while they are here."

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Trip to Atlanta is quick and economical

Submitted by Beth Ridgeway

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011, 6:14pm

With spring break quickly approaching and gas prices creeping higher and higher, you may be looking for someplace to have fun without breaking the bank or your gas tank!

I decided to take a trip just 3 hours from my house to Atlanta. Home of Coca-Cola, CNN, Turner Broadcasting, Georgia Aquarium, and the Braves, Hawks, and the Falcons.

This state capital is great for families, couples, and groups. One thing that I really liked is that Atlanta is a military friendly city. While on my trip I stayed a downtown hotel close to the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke. It was a short walk to everywhere we wanted to go.

We started our day out touring CNN. You get to go throughout the building and learn about how a story gets to your TV so quickly.