School construction halted over permit

OAKMAN, Ala. (AP) A judge has issued a temporary order restraining officials in Oakman from shutting down construction of a new elementary school over a demand for a building permit. Oakman officials halted construction of the new Oakman Elementary School, which began Monday, saying the Walker County School Board is obligated to pay $50,000 for a permit. The old school was severely damaged by …

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School construction halted over permit (CBS 42 Birmingham)

OAKMAN, Ala. (AP) — A judge has issued a temporary order restraining officials in Oakman from shutting down construction of a new elementary school over a demand for a building permit. Oakman officials halted construction of the new Oakman Elementary School, which began Monday, saying the Walker County School Board is obligated to pay $50,000 for a permit. The old school was severely damaged by …

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