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Notice to All Residents DesignAlabama to Host Mayor’s Design Summit on February 17 th and 18thIn partnership with the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Alabama League of Municipalities, the Arts Education License Tag Advisory Committee, Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon and Gresham Smith & Partners, DesignAlabama will present the 5th Annual DesignAlabama Mayor's Design Summit at the Legends Marriott Capitol Hill in Prattville, Alabama. The intense day and a half workshop will partner 5 Alabama mayors with 6 design professionals to work in a roundtable environment to create tangible solutions for design challenges facing their environment. Five Alabama Mayors were selected through an application process which begun in August and ended with the announcement of those accepted to attend last October. Those mayors selected to attend include: Mayor Sheldon Day of Thomasville, Mayor George McCain of Tallassee, Mayor Bobby Herndon of Northport, Mayor Gary Wright of Eclectic and Mayor Byron Pittman of Chickasaw. All the mayors will be presenting information on their city and a specific design issue facing their community. The issues being brought forth range from downtown redevelopment to the connectivity of streets throughout a community. Though the above are just a couple of the design issues being discussed, the design professionals selected carefully from in and outside of the state will be able to provide ideas and insight into all aspects of planning and development for these Alabama communities. Among the design professionals taking part in this event are: Bob Wilson of Main Street Mississippi, Ann Coulter from Kennedy Coulter Rushing & Watson of Chattanooga, Elizabeth Brown of the Alabama Historical Commission, Chuck Kelly from Gresham Smith & Partners and Rod Barnett from the Auburn University School of Architecture. Cheryl Morgan of the Auburn University Center for Architecture and Urban Studies will serve as moderator during the two day event. The participants will also be listening to brief talks from Mayor Jim Byard of Prattville and from Brian Jones from the Alabama Department of Tourism and Martha Cato, City Clerk in Valley, Alabama. . However, the day and a half event will not be all work. On Wednesday evening, the 17th th, the participants, along with invited guests from across the state will be entertained with a reception to also be held at the Legends Marriott in Prattville. DesignAlabama is a partnership organization of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. The Alabama State Council on the Arts is the official state arts agency of Alabama. The staff of the Council, directed by Al Head, administers the grants programs and provides financial assistance in arts education and programming. The Council receives its support through an annual appropriation from the Alabama Legislature and funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. For more information on the Alabama Mayor’s Design Summit contact, Gina Clifford at 334-549-4672 or by email: designalabama1@bellsouth.net Bonfire on December 23, 2009 rollover to pause
Chickasaw Announces 2009 Parade Winners Councilwoman Jennifer White announced on Tuesday evening at the city council meeting the winners of the 2009 Chickasaw Christmas Parade competition: 1st place: Chickasaw School of Math & Science; 2nd place: First Baptist Church of Chickasaw; 3rd Place: Chickasaw United Methodist Church. Pictured above to receive the cash awards are from left to right: Kay Alexander, Chickasaw United Methodist Church, councilwoman Jennifer White; and Dr. Henry Creel, First Baptist Church of Chickasaw. Santa Brought Cheer to Christmas Parade
Tis the season when one visits the homes on the Chickasaw Council Approves Complete Streets Resolution The City of Chickasaw City Council approved a resolution to adopt the Complete Streets policy to consider as the city develops its community strategic plan for its future economic development growth and expansion at the December 8 council meeting. Chickasaw is the first community in Mobile County to adopt this resolution. Representatives from the Complete Streets initiative, spearheaded by Smart Coast, a nonprofit organization based in Fairhope, made a presentation to both the Chickasaw City Council and Planning Commission in November. "About one-third of the population does not drive, so if you are building your roads to only serve cars, then you are probably keeping a lot of people at home who would otherwise be out there participating in your economy," said Wendy Allen, co-director of Smart Coast. Complete Streets is a nationwide movement to ensure that community planners and engineers will consistently design roadways with all users in mind including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Today's cities and towns are an important part of the livability of all communities. However, too many streets are designed only for speeding cars, or worse, creeping traffic jams. So, states, cities and towns across the United States are asking their planners and engineers to build road networks that are safer, more livable, and welcoming to everyone. Ingredients that are found on a complete street include sidewalks, bike lanes (or wide paved shoulders), special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible transit stops, frequent crossing opportunities, median islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, and more. Whether in a rural area or a highly urban area, both are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road. Complete Streets policy will improve safety, address climate change and oil dependence, and foster stronger communities, playing an important role in creating more livable and sustainable communities. For more information on Complete Streets, contact Smart Coast at (251) 928-2309. www.smartcoast.org Citizen of the Year Reception
Barbara Pulliam, Chickasaw Citizen of the Year for 2009, was honored Nov. 29 with an afternoon reception, hosted by 2008 winner Ross Naze. Among the 40-50 guests were COYs including Jim Trout (1985); Ruth Shepherd (2002), Nancy Elliott (2003), Henry Phillips (2004) Ed Baxley (2005) and Ron Bush (2006).
Coastal Cleanup in Chickasaw
Former Chickasaw citizens get together at 17th reunion held in July at the McConnell Civic Center. Click to read article from Mobile Press-Register, Sept. 5 edition. New Restaurant Opens
Pictured above in no particular order Chickasaw Mayor Byron Pittman, Public Safety Chief Mike Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce president Tom Hayward, Councilman Adam Bourne and co-owners Gwendolyn Lewis and Donna Weatherspoon at the ribbon cutting of Mama Lewis Diner, 119 West Lee Street, Monday, July 13. The restaurant is open from 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. For information, call (251) 456-5882 2009 July 4th Celebration Slideshow Rescuers save men who fall into Mobile River after boat hits log Several people, including workers at a Mobile boat refueling company and three more testing a newly acquired Chickasaw police vessel, teamed up to rescue two bass fishermen from the Mobile River after an accident Thursday afternoon. Click here to read about the outstanding work of our brave police and fire officers. Vehicle Safety Checkpoint Conducted by Chickasaw Police “We find more people driving without insurance when we conduct these checkpoints,” said Sgt. Brad Penton, supervising officer. First historical interior plaque presented to
Ms. Mignonne Smith, a homeowner in the Chickasaw East Village was awarded a historical building plaque for the interior of her home, which is now designated the NORSWORTHY-SMITH Home, by the Chickasaw Historical Preservation Society at the East Village Community Day on June 13. The house was built in 1919 and the interior has retained enough of the original design that this plaque was awarded.
Chickasaw citizen Barbara Pulliam was honored as "Citizen of the Year" at the annual event sponsored by the Chickasaw Chamber of Commerce Thursday, June 18. Over 120 attendees heard attorney Gil Laden speak on volunteerism.
City Employee Wins Breakfast with 95KSJ Dan and Shelby
Chickasaw Freedom Race Held Saturday, May 16 Fifty individuals raced in the Chickasaw Kiwanis Freedom Race that ran through the city streets. The first runner across the finish line was a man from Africa, breaking a previously held record here in Chickasaw. Many tee-shirts were given out, as well as plaques for the category winners. Participants and volunteers enjoyed a meal of red beans and rice and pizza. Thanks to all who volunteered and participated in this year’s event.
People in Chickasaw take gamble on push for growth
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The rain stayed away on Saturday, Dec. 19, while 70 units formed the Chickasaw Christmas parade that made its way down Highway 43 amidst a crowd of over 3,000 people. Children and their parents gathered to vie for candy and stuffed animals thrown by the parade participants. Local organizations, antique vehicles, floats of all types and sizes and the holiday sounds of the Vigor High School marching band brought smiles to the faces of young and old kids alike. Led by Chief Mike Reynolds and "Citizen of the Year" Barbara Pulliam, Mayor and Mrs. Pittman and city council members, as well as community leaders enjoyed a day of sunshine and wonderful weather. The parade was coordinated by Kathy Couey, parks and recreation director. 
The Chickasaw Police Department conducted a driver’s license and vehicle safety checkpoint on Friday, June 26, from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at the intersections of South Craft Highway and 12th Avenue and West Lee Street and Grand Blvd. Fifteen full-time and reserve officers participated in the activity.
Citizen of the Year
Theresa Richardson, City of Chickasaw court employee, won “Breakfast with Dan and Shelby” from 95KSJ morning show Wednesday, May 27. Dan and Shelby arrived at City Hall around 10 a.m. and brought a pastry collection breakfast from Atlanta Bread Company for city employees. Pictured are Theresa with Dan and Shelby. Congratulations Theresa! Thanks Dan and Shelby for breakfast. 