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Missing Pine Hill Man Found Safe in Ravine Near GD Copper Plant

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities say that a missing Pine Hill man has been found safe. Seventy-six year old Walter Newman was found safe Thursday afternoon. He was last seen on October 14th. Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes say that an Alabama Power crew spotted Newman’s truck in a ravine near the Golden Dragon Copper plant near County…

Wallace Community College Selma Announces New Apprenticeship Program

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new apprenticeship program at Wallace Community College Selma — is helping regional industry — meet it’s workforce needs. WCCS officials say the new employer-driven program is designed to provide companies with qualified workers — and equip students with the skills needed for today’s workforce. Program participants take classes at the college — geared towards…

GD Copper Expansion Project Means More Jobs on the Way

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Some good economic news coming out of Wilcox County. A multi-million dollar expansion project at the GD Copper plant — means more good-paying jobs are on the way to the area. County officials say the expansion represents a $3.5 million dollar investment at the Pine Hill facility. They say the project will also mean about…