In Alabama’s Bald Eagle Territory, Residents Say an Unexpected Mining Operation Emerged as Independence Day Unfolded

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By By Lee HedgepethJul 17, 2024, 5:05 am306 ptsTop
Aside Lake Guntersville, bald eagles are royalty. But locals say a planned chert pit is already changing that status. By Lee Hedgepeth LANGSTON, Ala.—In a state-owned lodge atop Taylor Mountain in Lake Guntersville State Park, the walls are covered with paintings of bald eagles. Busts of the national bird…

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