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Senators say coal rules are illegal ‘power grab’

WASHINGTON – Sen. James Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, calls tougher rules on the coal industry a “power grab” by federal ... Read more

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North Jefferson woman says mining operations damaged her house; state agency to hold hearing

Peggy Harris has had enough.   Harris, who lives on Sharit Dairy Road just west of Morris, says ... Read more

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Warrior approves coal mine near I-65

The Warrior City Council on Monday approved the use of a plot of land near Interstate 65 for ... Read more

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Group sets press conference to address mining decision

The North Jefferson Community Action League will hold a press conference Thursday, 5:45 p.m., at Paul McCombs’ home ... Read more

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Timeline for mine-related events in Kimberly

By Melanie PattersonThe North Jefferson NewsMore than two years ago, RJR Mining Co., Inc., of Cullman proposed opening ... Read more

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Kimberly mine site topic of meeting

By Melanie PattersonThe North Jefferson NewsThe latest battle in the Kimberly mining war took place on Wednesday.The Alabama ... Read more

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Commission hears case for Kimberly mine permit

By Melanie PattersonThe North Jefferson NewsThe latest battle in the Kimberly mining war took place on Wednesday.The Alabama ... Read more

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Mining defeat could set up county fight

By Adam SmithThe North Jefferson NewsThe Kimberly Town Council voted Tuesday to defeat an ordinance to rezone 280 ... Read more