Bridgeport NewsLocal news for Bridgeport, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Scores brave mud for Siege of Bridgeport- March 31, 2008 Anvil shootings, artillery barrages, period food, crafts, clothing and music, and two days of battles brought scores of participants and onlookers to Jackson County in northeast Alabama for the Siege of ... via Everything Alabamahttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-al/2008/03/scores-brave-mud-for-siege-of-bridgeport?f... Primary ballot getting crowded- March 26, 2008 After just the second day of qualifying, the ballot is already filling up for the June 3 primary elections in Jackson County. via Daily Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-al/2008/03/primary-ballot-getting-crowded?fromrss=1 Almost time for battle to begin- March 23, 2008 "We want today's generations to realize what conditions were like and what our forefathers endured to secure the freedom we enjoy today" It's April 1862 when Federal forces seize Bridgeport in a fierce battle that lasts just over an hour. via The Daily Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-al/2008/03/almost-time-for-battle-to-begin?fromrss=1 Everett to seek District 1 seat- March 21, 2008 "I will work with other commissioners for a better county, and will be responsible and accountable." Updated 56 minutes ago Melvin Everett, a lifelong resident of Flat Rock, is to be a candidate for the Jackson County Commission District One. via Daily Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/bridgeport-al/2008/03/everett-to-seek-district-1-seat?fromrss=1 |