Fultondale

Palmer ‘Pete’ Norris dies

Longtime Fultondale resident Palmer “Pete” Norris passed away Wednesday at age 74. Norris served as a practicing attorney for more than 40 years. He served as a Fultondale city judge for 10 years and Gardendale prosecutor for more than 25 years. He was also the founder and director of Capital South Bank in Fultondale. Services will be held today at Gardendale First Baptist Church at 10 a.m., with burial following in Walker Chapel cemetery.



Montgomery

Florida’s governor, Riley team up on Georgia water request

Florida’s governor has joined Gov. Bob Riley in opposing an attempt by Georgia’s political leaders to take control of water releases from a federal reservoir near Atlanta. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist wrote President Bush on Wednesday urging the President to “strongly oppose” Georgia’s request to take control of the release of water from Lake Lanier outside Atlanta. Governor Riley contacted President Bush on Monday also urging him to deny Georgia’s request. “Alabama and Florida are united because we understand the tremendous economic harm our citizens face if Georgia succeeds in cutting back the water,” said Governor Riley. “I thank Governor Crist for standing with the people of Alabama whose communities and employers rely on this water to operate.”



Birmingham

Water works to hold summit

The Birmingham Water Works will be holding a Water Summit on Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium’s Exhibition Hall to discuss this year’s drought situation and gain customers’ feedback. During the Water Summit, the BWW will give a presentation regarding its operations during the drought. Customers will be given ample time to make comments and ask questions. All of the information received from customers will be considered in future planning. Parking for the Boutwell Auditorium is located adjacent to the building.