News

2013

• 2013 April 30 - The Cullman Times - "Restricted covenants, rec. plan finalized for Duck River Dam"
• 2013 March 7 - The Cullman Times - "Officials address rumors, water quality at Duck River advisory meeting"
• 2013 February 27 - The Cullman Times - "Duck River Hybrid Design Work Under Way"
• 2013 January 30 - The Cullman Times - "Phase I Complete: City Finalizes Duck River Dam Pipeline"

2012

• 2012 December 25 - The Cullman  Times - "Year in Review #7: A Decade Later Duck River Breaks Ground"
• 2012 November 23 - The Cullman Times - "Land Acquisition Nearly Complete for Duck River Dam"
• 2012 October 25 - The Cullman Times - "City Upping Security at Duck River Dam"
• 2012 September 26 - The Cullman Times - "City Approves Demolition Bid; Finalizing Pipeline Route"
• 2012 September 18 - The Cullman Times - "New Duck River Advisory Committee Holds 1st Meeting"
• 2012 September 14 - The Cullman Times - "Excavating Underway at Duck River Dam"
• 2012 September 12 - The Cullman Times - "County Makes Final Appointments to Advisory Board"
• 2012 September 2 - The Cullman Times - "City Sets Demolition Schedule"
• 2012 August 7 - The Cullman Times - "Tim Scott Awarded Soil Conservationist of the Year"
• 2012 July 29 - The Cullman Times - "Water Advisory Board Signals New Era"
• 2012 July 25 - The Cullman Times - "Duck River: Site Work Continues on Dam"
• 2012 July 25 - The Cullman Times - "County Moves Forward with Duck River Advisory Board"
• 2012 July 18 - The Cullman Times Editorial - "Cornerstone for the Future"
• 2012 July 17 - The Cullman Times - "20 Years Later, Officials Finally Break Ground on Duck River Dam"
• 2012 July 11 - The Cullman Times - "Commission Vacates Roads to Make Way for Duck River Reservoir"
• 2012 June 27 - The Cullman times - "Prep Work Continues at Duck River"
• 2012 May 30 - The Cullman Times - "Duck River: Site Clearing Complete in Dam Footprint"
• 2012 May 8 - The Cullman Times - "Work is Officially Underway at the Duck River Dam Project"
• 2012 May 6 - The Cullman Times - "City approves some demolition, clearing bids for Duck River Dam Project"
• 2012 May 3 - The Cullman Times - "Phase 1 Bid Approved for Duck River Dam Project"
• 2012 March 29 - The Cullmn Times - "County Creates Duck River Advisory Board"
• 2012 March 27 The Cullman Times -  "First Bids Received for Duck River Dam"
• 2012 March 16 - The Cullman Times - "Unprecedented Interest"
• 2012 March 1 The Cullman Times - "Construction Bids Open for Duck River Dam"
• 2012 February 14 The Cullman Times - "Send Businesses to Prepared Cities"

2011

• 30 December 2011 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam Project Moving Forward March 2012"
• 23 December 2011 The Cullman Times - "Top Stories of 2011 #8 Land Acquisition Begins for Duck River Dam"
• 25 November 2011 The Cullman Times - "One Third of Duck River Property Purchased"
• 28 October 2011 - The Cullman Times - "New Construction Method Leads to Shorter Timeline"
• 5 October 2011 - The Cullman Times - "Duck River to be Built Using Roller Compacted Concrete"
• 1 October 2011 The Cullman Times - "City Seeks Independent Contractors for Duck River Dam Project"
• 26 August 2011 The Cullman Times - "8 Property Deals Closed"
• 5 January 2011 The Cullman Times - "Customers May Gain Control of Duck River Reservoir"
• 2 January 2011 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Plans Moving Ahead"

2010

• 31 December 2010 The Cullman Times - "Duck River, water issues Rank No. 4 in 2010"
• 30 December 2010 The Cullman Times - "City Eyeing Duck River Project Manager"
• 28 November 2010 The Cullman Times - "Schedule Emerges for Duck River"
• 8 September 2010 The Cullman Times - "Plaintiffs Ask High Court to Reconsider Stay"
• 5 September 2010 The Cullman Times - "Judge Sets Bond in SCCD Case"
• 27 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "Plan Update Continuing"
• 26 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "New Suit Filed in Water Issue"
• 22 August 2010 The Cullman Times - Editorial "County's Little Soap Opera"
• 20 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "Defendants in Water Lawsuit Get Emergency Stay"
• 15 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "Water Lawsuit Plaintiffs Strike Back"
• 8 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "Back to Court"
• 4 August 2010 The Cullman Times - Editorial "Making the Right Move"
• 1 August 2010 The Cullman Times - Our Views "Water Logic"
• 1 August 2010 The Cullman Times - "Injunction Reaffirmed"
• 31 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Judge Hardeman Rejects Defendants Motion in Water Utility Lawsuit"
• 30 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Anticipating an End"
• 29 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Engineers Updating Plan"
• 27 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "County Water Issue Back in Court"
• 14 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Water Utility Hearing Postponed Until August 2"
• 13 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "County Audit Expanded"
• 9 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "GUSC Motion Back to Circuit Court"
• 6 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Senator Little Calls for Audit of County Utilities"
• 4 July 2010 The Cullman Times - "Depositions Continue"
• 30 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Prep Work Under Way"
• 26 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Commission Joins Appeal Against Water Board Injunction"
• 26 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Depositions Taken in GUSC Lawsuit"
• 15 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "SCCD Meets, Takes no Action"
• 13 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "5-Member Commission Feedback Sought"
• 12 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "GUSC, SCCD File Appeal with Alabama Supreme Court"
• 11 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Depositions in Lawsuit Postponed"
• 10 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Lawsuit Depositions Start Today"
• 5 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Smith Lake Permit 'Suspended'"
• 3 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Senator Little Presents Letter Requesting GUSC Dissolve"
• 2 June 2010 The Cullman Times - "Incumbents Out"
• 29 May 2010 The cullman Times - "Injunction Issued"
• 28 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Utilities Hearing Today"
• 26 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Lots of Questions, Few Answers"
• 26 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Our Views "Guarding Taxpayers"
• 26 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Guest Column "Facts Support Duck River Project"
• 25 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Our Views "A Better Way for the Voters"
• 25 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "GUSC formed, repercussions detailed"
• 23 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Plaintiffs Seek Restraining Order to Halt GUSC"
• 23 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Senator to host forum on SCCD, GUSC formation"
• 22 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Wilbanks Gives up Position with SCCD"
• 21 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Petition Handed Out Early"
• 20 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Our Views "Remain in the Light"
• 20 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Minutes Detail Water Battle"
• 19 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Charges Added to Water Lawsuit"
• 16 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Guest Column "Time to Start Work on Area's New Water Supply"
• 13 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Bond Issues Arise"
• 11 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "SCCD Voices Raised"
• 9 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Lawsuit Filed Over County Water Board"
• 6 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Letters to the Editor "Commissioner Let Me Down"
• 6 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Editorial "Public Trust Sufferes Blow"
• 5 May 2010 The Cullman Times - "Williams Defends SCCD"
• 1 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Guest Column "No to Smith Lake"
• 1 May 2010 The Cullman Times - Guest Column "What's the Motive"
• 28 Apr 2010 The Cullman Times - "County establishes new utilities board to oversee water dept"
• 13 Apr 2010 The Cullman Times - "Cullman County Commission backs off wells idea"
• 13 Apr 2010 The Cullman Times - "Going in Circles"
• 8 Apr 2010 The Cullman Times - "City OKs county info request"
• 7 Apr 2010 The Cullman Times - "Willingham; 'We need to know'"
• 2 Mar 2010 The Cullman Times - "County denies breach; city may bring lawsuit"
• 16 Feb 2010 The Cullman Times - "Cullman County Commission seeks $11 million bond for water infrastructure"
• 7 Feb 2010 The Cullman Times - "Darrell Hicks to seek county commission place 1 seat"
• 7 Feb 2010 The Cullman Times - "Wayne Willingham to seek second term"
• 5 Feb 2010 The Cullman Times - "Permit application sent to Alabama Power"
• 23 Jan 2010 The Cullman Times - "Cullman Mayor Max Townson touts improvements"
• 23 Jan 2010 The Cullman Times - "Chairman James Graves looks to move county forward"
• 4 Jan 2010 The Cullman Times - "Year in Review: Water Battle"

2009

• 16 Dec 2009 The Cullman Times - "City eyes water rate increases"
• 11 Dec 2009 The Cullman Times - "County threatens to dump city water system"
• 9 Dec 2009 The Cullman Times - "Baileyton receives money for seniors"
• 6 Dec 2009The Cullman Times - "Parker running for spot on county commission"
• 5 Dec 2009 The Cullman Times - "Duck River phase I approved"
• 3 Dec 2009 The Cullman Times - "VAW signs on with Duck River"
• 30 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Hilton Angle to run for county commission"
• 25 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "City votes down facilitator"
• 25 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "City: County Duck River stats inaccurate"
• 22 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Alabama Power 'has no position' on water issue"
• 19 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Commissioner takes Smith Lake water proposal to town council"
• 18 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "County commission not satisfied with city Duck River contract"
• 17 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Commissioner presents county water plan to Colony town council"
• 15 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Smith Lake residents unhappy with county's plan"
• 11 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "County hikes water rates"
• 9 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Times Editorial: City made mistake backing out of mediation plans"
• 6 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "City: Water meets all standards"
• 4 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Smith Lake residents split on water plans"
• 4 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Signing on"
• 3 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Water on the brain"
• 3 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Poultry farmers: Keep water rates low"
• 3 Nov 2009 Pharmacy Choice - "City tables mediator idea"
• 2 Nov 2009 The Cullman Times - "Steady hand needed on water supply"
• 28 Oct 2009 The Cullman Times - "Opinion: Concerns about water regulations"
• 27 Oct 2009 The Cullman Times - "Two commissioners push for Smith Lake treatment plant, regional water board"
• 27 Oct 2009 The Cullman Times - "Former county commissioner plans to run again"
• 26 Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - "Regional Water Supply & Treatment Proposal"
• 26 Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - "Six Point Proposal"
• 26 Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - Press Release - "Regional Water Board Proposal"
• 26 Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - "Letter from the Cullman County Commissioners to Mayor Townson"
• 23 Oct 2009 The Cullman Times - "Corps of Engineers visit Cullman to discuss second water source"
• 8 Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - "Letter from Mayor Max Townson for 30-year, exclusive Water Purchase..."
• Oct 2009 Cullman County Water Department - "Needs Review and Comparison - Duck River Complete Plan and Regional Proposal which includes Smith Lake"
• Oct 2009 Cullman County Commission - "Duck River Reservoir and Water Treatment Side by Side Comparision to Smith Lake Reservoir and Water Treatment"
• 29 Aug 2009 The Cullman Times - "County still considering water options"
• 14 Aug 2009 The Cullman Times - "County leaning toward Smith Lake for water source"
• 8 Aug 2009 The Cullman Times - "JeffCo rescue debate comes to Cullman"
• 2 Aug 2009 The Cullman Times - "County, city disagree over Duck River Dam project"
• 3 Apr 2009 "Earmark Request: Robert Aderholt: Duck River Dam, AL"
• 1 Apr 2009 The Birmingham Times - "Judge clears way for Duck River dam in Cullman, Alabama"
• 1 Apr 2009 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam moving forward"
• 16 Feb 2009 The Cullman Times - "Cullman preps stimulus wishlist"

2008

• 20 Nov 2008 The Cullman Times - "Voluntary restrictions instituted"
• 30 Jul 2008 The Cullman Times - "Original Duck River judge reinstated"
• 4 Jun 2008 The Cullman Times - "Chairman runoff "
• 31 May 2008 The Cullman Times - "FORUM FACTS: Local candidates debate the issues"
• 30 May 2008 The Cullman Times - "Candidates debate before Tuesday election"
• 29 Mar 2008 The Cullman Times - "CULLMAN: Drought hits city, but growth continues "
• 19 Mar 2008 The Cullman Times - "Edging Closer"
• 12 Mar 2008 The Cullman Times - "Pipe Plan "
• 6 Mar 2008 The Cullman Times - "Water meeting Tuesday "
• 26 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "Local officials give updates "
• 21 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "TIMES EDITORIAL: City, county should cooperate to solve water issue"
• 19 Jan 2008 The Decatur Daily - "Eva’s drinking-water worries"
• 19 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam Timeline"
• 19 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "Water Pressure"
• 16 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "Water Options Discussed"
• 16 Jan 2008 The Cullman Times - "Cullman looking for long term water solution"

2007

• 15 Oct 2007 The Cullman Times - "Department proceeding with TVA plan"
• 14 Sep 2007 The Cullman Times - "Alternative water source sought"
• 6 Sep 2007 The Birmingham News - "Groups sue to prevent dam on Duck River"
• 15 Jan 2007 The Cullman Times - "Catoma water levels full"
• 5 Jan 2007 The Cullman Times - "City excluded from plan"

2006

• 17 Nov 2006 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam project given OK to proceed"
• 29 Aug 2006 The Cullman Times - "Project makes progress"
• 23 Aug 2006 The Cullman Times - "NO WORRIES YET"
• 19 Jul 2006 The Cullman Times - "Tucker gets another chance to serve on commission"
• 14 Jul 2006 The Cullman Times - "Roads top issue in commission race"
• 12 Jul 2006 The Cullman Times - "Probate, commission candidates square off in forum"
• 13 Jun 2006 The Cullman Times - "VAW rejects county offer"
• 14 May 2006 The Cullman Times - "Roads, water top issues in races"
• 25 Mar 2006 The Cullman Times - "Officials oppose bill over access"
• 7 Jan 2006 The Cullman Times - "Busy agenda for city leaders"

2005

• 26 Dec 2005 The Cullman Times - "Letters to the Editor, 12/25"
• 15 Aug 2005 FastCase - "American Canoe Association, et al. vs Plantiffs"
• 1 Aug 2005
  The Decatur Daily - "Environmentalists plan rally opposing Duck River dam"
• 13 Jul 2005 AL.com - "Duck River dam opponents to rally"

2003

• 29 Jan 2003 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam back in the courts"

2000

• 10 December 2000 The Cullman Times - "Taming the Duck"
• 29 November 2000 The Cullman Times - "Ruling expected shortly"
• 29 November 2000 The Cullman Times - "Construction, rains raising level of lake"
• 31 October 2000 The Cullman Times - "Voluntary Water Cuts to be Asked"
• 17 August 2000 The Cullman Times - "Board votes to raise lake"
• 25 July 2000 The Cullman Times - "Hanceville debates new water contract"
• 30 April 2000 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam project runs into stumbling blocks"
• 19 April 2000 The Hanceville Herald - "Water Board Votes to Approve New Contract With Cullman for Water"
• 18 April 2000 The Cullman Times - "Water may taste funny, but it’s safe"
• 12 April 2000 The Cullman Times - "Corps of Engineers sued over Duck River"
• 11 April 2000 WildLaw - "Lawsuit over Duck River Dam Filed"
• 9 April 2000 The Cullman Times - "New contracts prepared for water systems"
• 31 March 2000 The Cullman Times - "Lake Catoma at full capacity"
• 14 March 2000 The Cullman Times - "Commission split over bond for water system"
• 11 March 2000 The Cullman Times - "Land acquisition could take two years"
• 9 March 2000 The Cullman Times - "Positions filled to advance dam project"
• 1 March 2000 The Cullman Times - "Progress on dam could move quickly"
• 2 February 2000 The Cullman Times - "Work remains before ball gets rolling on dam"
• 1 February 2000 The Cullman Times - "Contract gives life to Duck River dam"
• 26 January 2000 The Cullman Times - "Duck River gets reprieve from EPA"
• 5 January 2000 The Cullman Times - "Government ruling locks dam project"

1999

• 31 December 1999 The Cullman Times - "Water level looks worse than it is"
• 10 November 1999 The Cullman Times - "Water supply remains stable"
• 29 September 1999 The Cullman Times - "Permits for dam project expected soon"
• July 1999 US Army Corps of Engineers - "Water Quality Assessment for the Proposed Water Supply Reservoir, Duck River, Cullman, Alabama"
• 23 June 1999 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam project continues on"
• 25 May 1999 The Cullman Times - "City receives $5 million for water improvements"
• 20 May 1999 The Cullman Times - "Financing team for dam may begin efforts in fall"
• 22 April 1999 The Cullman Tribune - "From the Publisher's Pen"
• 24 March 1999 The Cullman Times - "Work on dam could begin in one year"
• 22 March 1999 The Birmingham News - "Water users due reports on quality"
• 17 March 1999 The Community Shopper's Guide - "Advertisement by Friends of Mulberry Fork River"
• 3 March 1999 The Cullman Times - "Duck Creek-Mulberry Fork areas receive limited conservation funding"
• 21 January 1999 The Cullman Times - "Cullman County water gets a check up"
• 21 January 1999 The Cullman Times - "Officials visit archaeological sites"
• 21 January 1999 The Cullman Times - Editorial "Citizen panel shows involvement"
• 20 January 1999 The Cullman Times - "Archaeologist studies Duck River Dam site"

1998

• 5 December 1998 The Cullman Times - "Brown tap water draws complaints"
• 19 November 1998Board meeting
• 12 November 1998 The Cullman Times - "Terry, Dillashaw look back on four years of service"
• 4 November 1998 The Cullman Times - "Whisenant and Harbison claim commission seats"
• 23 October 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River project continues as planned"
• 8 October 1998 The Cullman Times - "Officials discuss solutions to water shortage"
• 6 October 1998 The Cullman Times - "Cold Springs residents suffer water shortage"
• 30 September 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River studies to be completed by year's end"
• 11 September 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Water Conservation - URGENT!"
• 9 September 1998 The Cullman Times - "Water in short supply"
• September 1998 US Army Corps of Engineers - "Environmental Assessment - Cullman-Morgan Water District Emergency/Alternative Water Supply Project Duck River Impoundment"
• 19 August 1998 The Hanceville Herald - "Hanceville Water Board Signs Water Contract"
• 19 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Signed, sealed, delivered"
• 18 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Johnson Crossing commits to dam project"
• 16 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Letters to the Editor - Looking for answers in the water supply issue"
• 13 August 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Tempers Flare ---Accusations Made"
• 12 August 1998
  The Cullman Times - "Two more sign on to dam project"
• 11 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Terry, Dillashaw override Spear's objections to dam"
• 9 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River is the best solution to water issue"
• 6 August 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Dear Editor"
• 5 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "Two more groups commit to Duck River"
• 5 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "VAW discusses options in Duck River project"
• 1 August 1998 The Cullman Times - "City officials sign Duck River contract"
• 30 July 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "From The Publisher's Pen"
• 30 July 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Terry and Dillashaw Commit County To Duck River Reservoir Project"
• 29 July 1998 The Hanceville Herald - "Hanceville Water Board Approves Large Increases in Both Water and Sewer Rates"
• 28 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Commission votes 2-1 to participate in Duck River project"
• 24 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Debates over dam rage on"
• 19 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam project moves closer to reality"
• 19 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "County commission chairman remains opposed to proposal"
• 19 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Residents near river feel the heartbreak of relocation"
• 19 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Environmentalists support alternative plan to Duck River"
• 17 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Deadline set to commit to dam project"
• 10 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Contracts discussed for dam"
• 8 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Community voices concerns over conditions of roadways"
• 3 July 1998 The Cullman Times - "Contracts suggested as funding solution"
• 2 July 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Water Shortage May Be Looming!"
• 17 June 1998 The Cullman Times - "Review team impressed with design of dam"
• 5 June 1998 The Cullman Times - "District chooses smaller buffer zone"
• 22 May 1998 The Cullman Times - "Landowners express views on buffer zone"
• 15 May 1998 The Cullman Times - "County discusses increasing water rates"
• 12 May 1998 The Cullman Times - "Council increases water rates"
• 8 May 1998 The Cullman Times - "Landowners get choice in buffer zone options"
• 4 May 1998 Buffer zone letter from the Cullman - Morgan Water District
• May/June 1998 Wild Alabama Magazine (#14) - "Duck River: an endangered species"
• 29 April 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam price tag getting bigger"
• 28 April 1998 The Cullman Times - "City council considering rate increase"
• 2 April 1998 The Cullman Tribune - "Catch 22 Won't Hold Water"
• 27 March 1998 The Cullman Times - "County wary of entering into dam project"
• 25 March 1998 The Cullman Times - "Landowners question key issues of dam project"
• 24 March 1998 The Cullman Times - "Dam project landowners meeting tonight"
• 23 March 1998 The Birmingham News - "Developer denied water for subdivision"
• 22 March 1998 The Cullman Times - "Landowners get chance to ask about dam project"
• 11 March 1998 The Cullman Times - "Duck River questions answered"
• 25 February 1998 The Cullman Times - "Water board plans to meet with those affected by Duck River dam proposal"
• 24 February 1998 The Cullman Times - "Commission offers support for new county school (other matters)"
• 21 January 1998 The Cullman Times - "Design change boosts dam cost to $38.8 million"

1997

• 31 December 1997 The Cullman Times - "Arson trials, Duck River dam top stories of '97"
• 28 December 1997 The Cullman Times - "Murky water concerns some county residents"
• 17 December 1997 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam project moves forward"
• 26 November 1997 The Cullman Times - "Officials tour proposed dam site"
• 19 November 1997 The Cullman Times - "Work on dam flowing smoothly"
• 26 October 1997 The Birmingham News - "Water rates going up for Bessemer folks"
• 22 October 1997 The Cullman Times - "Technical Review Board gives nod to preliminary dam plan"
• 25 September 1997 The Cullman Times - "Clarification"
• 24 September 1997 The Cullman Times - "County leaders oppose plant expansion"
• 24 September 1997 The Cullman Times - "Engineers explore 2 water pipeline routes"
• 24 September 1997 The Cullman Times - "City to expand treatment plant"
• 15 September 1997 The Birmingham News - "Cullman water clash"
• 4 September 1997 The Cullman Tribune - "Water's Second Shoe Still Not Dropped"
• 4 September 1997 The Cullman Times - "Water dilemma splits city, county leaders"
• 27 August 1997 The Cullman Times - "Changes shave $1 million from dam cost"
• 13 August 1997 The Cullman Times - "Chairman not pleased water plan voted down"
• 12 August 1997 The Cullman Times - "County's water plan goes down the drain"
• 11 August 1997 Press Release from Chairman George Spear
• 31 July 1997 The Cullman Times - "Researchers to examine land surrounding proposed dam site"
• 23 July 1997 The Cullman Times - "Drilling begins at Duck River dam site"
• 18 July 1997 The Cullman Times - "Two reports cast doubt on county's water proposal"
• 17 July 1997 The Cullman Times - "County leaders get answers to Smith Lake questions"
• 4 July 1997 The Cullman Times - "City awaits county's answer in water plight"
• 13 June 1997 The Cullman Times - "County hopes to have answers to water question within weeks"
• 11 June 1997 The Cullman Times - "Board, city await county's answer about water dilemma"
• 4 June 1997 The Cullman Times - "City rethinks plans for water treatment plant improvements"
• 29 May 1997 The Cullman Tribune - "Sides-Spear Dispute Water Matters"
• 22 May 1997 Century Cable Channel 2 - "Smith Lake, Exploring the Possibilities" - County Commission Chairman George Spear - 7 p.m.
• 22 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "Sides refutes Spear's claim that county customers' water cut off"
• 21 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "Smith Lake still Spear's choice as water source"
• 20 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam on Town Hall meeting agenda"
• 16 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "Drilling at proposed dam site to begin soon"
• 13 May 1997 "Environmental Issues Surrounding The Mulberry Fork and The Proposed Duck River Dam" - Cullman Audubon Society - 7:00p - St. Bernard Prep School Auditorium
• 7 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "Commissioners weigh proposal for $16 million water facility"
• 4 May 1997 The Cullman Times - "City rethinks plans for water treatment plant improvements"
• 22 April 1997 The Cullman Times - "Group seeks answers about Duck River dam"
• 20 April 1997 The Cullman Times - "Spear still considering water system for county"
• 29 March 1997 Friends of Duck River Spring Meeting - 7:00p - Holly Pond High School
• 23 March 1997 The Cullman Times - "Friends of Duck River hold meeting"
• 20 March 1997 The Cullman Tribune - "Muddy Waters - Political Power Struggle Endangering Water Supply"
• 16 March 1997 The Cullman Times - "Friends of the Mulberry Fork"
• 5 March 1997 The Cullman Times - "Plans taking shape for dam on Duck River"
• 27 February 1997 The Cullman Tribune - "Berlin Residents Oppose Duck River Dam Project"
• 21 February 1997 The Cullman Times - "Mulberry friends want to protect their fork of river"
• 17 February 1997 County Commission Chairman's Community Meeting - Berlin Community Center
• 7 February 1997 The Cullman Times - "Chairman still leery of Duck River dam project"
• 6 February 1997 The Cullman Times - "Four water departments back Duck River dam proposal"
• 5 February 1997 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam project discussed"
• 23 January 1997 The Cullman Tribune - "Federal Funds Released For Water Project"
• 19 January 1997 The Cullman Times - "Cullman gets grant for Duck River dam"

1996

• 17 December 1996 The Cullman Times - "County revisits Smith Lake as possible water source"
• 11 December 1996 Water Quality Testing Report
• 1 December 1996 The Cullman Times - "Federal money on the way for Duck River dam"
• 27 November 1996 The Cullman Tribune - "Reservoir and Dam Funding"
• 23 November 1996 Friends of Duck River Fall Hot Dog Cookout
• 30 October 1996 The Cullman Times - "News Briefs - Friends of Mulberry Fork hold meeting"
• 5 September 1996 The Cullman Times - "Officials outline plans for Duck River dam"
• 29 August 1996 The Cullman Tribune - "Thank Heaven for Elton and Dorothy"
• 29 August 1996 The Cullman Times - "Cullman Mayor Jack Sides eager to begin third term"
• 21 August 1996 The Cullman Times - "Group unites against Duck River project"
• 31 July 1996 The Cullman Tribune - "$39.5 million Duck River dam project moves ahead slowly but surely"
• 22 July 1996 The Birmingham News - "Possible dam on Cullman's Duck River riles Canoe Club"
• 9 May 1996 The Cullman Tribune - "Short Sightedness By Some Endangering County's Future"
• 25 April 1996 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam get $25,000 boost"
• 25 April 1996 The Cullman Tribune - "Duck River Dam/Reservoir"
• 21 April 1996 The Cullman Times - "Friends of Duck River meet to get dam project update"
• 18 April 1996 Friends of Duck River Meeting - Holly Pond High School
• 17 April 1996 The Cullman Times - "Public input sought in proposed Duck River reservoir"
• 14 April 1996 The Cullman Times - "Friends of Duck River set meeting about dam"
• 10 April 1996 Public Notice No. AL96-00912-U
• 28 March 1996 The Cullman Times - "Duck River reservoir plans slowly take shape"
• 25 February 1996 The Cullman Times - "Holly Pond residents get answers about new reservoir"
• 23 February 1996 The Cullman Times - "Buffer zone okayed for Duck River Dam site"
• 22 February 1996 Initial Community Meeting - Holly Pond High School
• 21 February 1996 The Cullman Times - "News Briefs - Meeting to answer questions about new dam"
• 15 February 1996 The Cullman Times - "Meeting set to answer flood of dam questions"
• 28 January 1996 The Cullman Times - "Meeting to answer flood of questions about new dam"
• 3 January 1996 The Cullman Times - "Funds to be requested for new dam this week"

1995

• 3 December 1995 The Cullman Times - "Dam to take in 1,000 acres around Duck River"
• 29 November 1995 The Cullman Times - "County's water needs cut 'n dry"
• 20 October 1995 The Cullman Times - "Duck River Dam project floated to the top"
• 19 October 1995 The Cullman Times - "Funding for new dam uncertain"
• 18 October 1995 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam a done deal in county's water dilemma"
• 8 October 1995 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam is on hold"
• October 1995 Cullman-Morgan Water District Emergency / Alternative Water Supply Study Phase II
• 31 August 1995 The Cullman Tribune - "Progress on Second Reservoir? Cold Molasses Moves
Faster"
• 29 September 1995 The Cullman Times - "Options laid our for Duck River dam"
• 23 August 1995 The Cullman Times - "Board dives into plan to construct Duck River Dam"
• 20 August 1995 The Cullman Times - "Duck River dam seen as alternative"
• 2 June 1994 Cullman-Morgan Water District Emergency / Alternative Water Supply Study Phase I