News preview for Sept. 2, 2009

Published 2:57 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Here’s a look at what we’re working on for the Sept. 2, 2009, edition of The North Jefferson News. For more on these stories, please see Wednesday’s edition or visit our site throughout the day on Wednesday.



Officers probe cross burning



Warrior Police Officers on Thursday responded to a report of a cross burning at a residence.

The incident took place in the 9300 block of Dad’s Hill Road, located between Warrior and Trafford, outside of the Warrior City Limits.

Warrior Police Chief Ray Horn said a suspect has been identified, but not taken into custody. He said the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would continue the investigation. However, officials with Jefferson County had no additional details about the case.



Beloved restaurant to reopen this month



A Warrior mainstay will soon re-open for business after being closed for almost seven months.

The White House Restaurant on U.S. Hwy. 31 is scheduled to re-open on Sept. 10 after being destroyed by fire on Feb. 17.

Owner James Pope says not to worry; the popular restaurant will serve an identical menu to what it served before the fire.

In addition, the eatery will have the same crew.

“Everyone that was there before will be back,” Pope said. The restaurant employs up to 25 people.



Updated war park could be open by Veteran’s Day



Organizers of a new park monument honoring Garden-dale veterans and those killed in action are pleased by the community response.

Gardendale Beautification Commission Chairman Louie Pearson said Tuesday that the group had sold between 100 to 150 bricks that will carry the names of local veterans. Those bricks will be installed as part of the monument at the park.



G’dale library workers praise new renovations



Two weeks after the Gardendale-Martha Moore Public Library re-opened, librarians say patrons are reacting well to the changes.

“They’re a little confused when they first walk in, but they like it,” said head librarian Connie Smith. “It went great. We did everything we wanted to do.”

There is some wiring and other minor touches left until the renovation is complete, but the facility is fully back in business.

The library was closed Aug. 1-15 so employees could rearrange sections, purge unneeded books and then put it all back together.

“It was very chaotic the first week,” said Smith. “But in the second week everything started coming together. We’re very pleased that it went so well.”

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