Pine Belt News

Walton Theater

Welcome to the Selma Walton Theater, "Southern Charm & Modern Technology."

The Selma Walton Theater, located in the heart of Downtown Selma, provides a unique movie. experience. Our intimate 260 seat historic theater is equipped with state-of-the-art digital equipment and 'first-run' movies.

We look forward to seeing you soon at the movies.

http://www.selmawaltontheater.com/

Operation Blackbelt 2012

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) - Department of Defense (DoD) Partnership, Alabama Black Belt 2012 Health Services Outreach will take place in Selma, Demopolis, and Hayneville, Alabama, May 1 – 10, 2012. Residents may access free health services the joint military team will provide during Alabama Black Belt 2012 Health Services Outreach.

Basic medical care (health assessments and screenings), dentistry, and optometry will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 AM to 7 PM daily, including Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 May. While health screenings and general exams can be provided on a same-day basis, comprehensive dental and optometric services following an initial exam will require an appointment on another day for which a patient will need to return.

Sweet Water Student Selected for National Leadership Program

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February 17, 2012 

SWEET WATER HIGH STUDENT SELECTED FOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

ARLINGTON, AL (February 17, 2012) – Pine Belt Telephone recently nominated 5 local high school students for participation in the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) 2012 Leadership Through Learning Program.  Emily Stokley was one of 11 students selected from rural areas across the nation to participate in an all-expense paid week in our nation’s capital to learn about government, civic affairs and telecommunications regulation. During their week in Washington, D.C., students are immersed in the political process and experience the history of America.

Emily is a Sweet Water High School senior, the daughter of Tina and Stan Stokley of Sweet Water, and granddaughter of Leslie and Melanie Stokley of Millry, Aksel Asmussen of Hayelsville,NC and Hanne Gear of Dawsonville,GA.  “I am most excited about experiencing Washington, D.C.” said Miss Stokley.  “I want to see everything. I am looking forward to the flight, the travel, the sightseeing and the conferences. I greatly appreciate Pine Belt Telephone giving me the opportunity to participate” Emily added.

Stan Stokley commented: “This is an exciting and unique opportunity for Emily.  I want to thank John Nettles, Pine Belt Telephone and the Foundation for Rural Education and Development for making this program available to the students in our area.”  Tina Stokley said: “I think that the possibility of meeting leaders in Washington will be a great experience for Emily and one that she will remember for years.”

“Everyone at Pine Belt is very proud of Emily and each of the other 4 students that Pine Belt Telephone nominated for this program,” said John Nettles, President of Pine Belt Telephone.  “These 5 students went through a detailed application process and their applications were reviewed by FRED’s selection committee in Washington. Our congratulations go out to Emily and to each of the students who put the time and effort into their application for the program.  This is Pine Belt’s first year to nominate students and we hope to see continued interest from our local students for years to come” added Nettles.

More information on the Foundation for Rural Education and Development and the Leadership Through Learning Program can be found at www.fred.org.

Pine Belt is a family owned and operated company with deep roots in Wilcox County that has been providing landline based services to Arlington, Dixons Mills, Sweet Water and Nanafalia for over 50 years.  The company was founded by Dr. James D. (Buddy) Nettles in 1958 and remains family owned and 100% dedicated to the needs of the citizens of this area. 

Pine Belt Wireless started its mobile telephone operations in 1995 and is licensed by the FCC to provide mobile telephone services for the five counties of Choctaw, Marengo, Dallas, Perry & Wilcox covering a population in excess of 110,000 via its digital network on 47 towers. Additionally, Pine Belt Wireless maintains cooperative relationships with two of the top four national carriers allowing its customers to benefit from being able to use their “home based” services nationwide without excessive roaming charges

The Pine Belt Companies are headquartered in Arlington, Alabama, at 3984 County Road 32. To learn more about Pine Belt Wireless services, call Pine Belt headquarters at 334.385-2106 or visit a Pine Belt Wireless Store. For more information on Pine Belt visit www.pinebeltTALK.com.

Copper Plant Locating in Sunny South

Golden Dragon chooses Alabama's Wilcox County for $100 million copper tubing plant.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Golden Dragon Copper of China will build a $100 million copper tubing plant in Pine Hill in Wilcox County with the potential of creating up to 500 jobs.

Gov. Robert Bentley said today he had signed an economic development agreement with the company to bring the plant to the Black Belt county.

The plant will operate as GD Copper (U.S.A) Inc. with initial plans to hire 300 workers and the possibility of adding 200 more in the years ahead.AIDT, the state's worker training program, will handle hiring and training for the company.