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Theo Calloway historical marker unveiled
Lowndes County unveiled Theo Calloway’s Historical Marker hosted by the Equal Justice Initiative(EJI) on Nov. 18 at the Lowndes County Courthouse. In 1988, Theo Calloway ...
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Sheriff reports uptick in 4-wheeler thefts
There has been an uptick in four-wheeler and side-by-side theft recently in Lowndes County, the sheriff said this ...
Theo Calloway historical marker unveiled
Lowndes County unveiled Theo Calloway’s Historical Marker hosted by the Equal Justice Initiative(EJI) on Nov. 18 at the ...
Sheriff West to attend training
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West has be selected to participate in national training starting next week. The program ...
Harris named Lowndes Commission chairman
BY ANDREW EDWARDS andrew.edwards@greenvilleadvocate.com Lowndes County Commissioner District 1 Commissioner Robert Harris was appointed chairman of the ...
News
Sheriff reports uptick in 4-wheeler thefts
There has been an uptick in four-wheeler and side-by-side theft recently in Lowndes County, the sheriff said this week. Sheriff Christopher West said that a ...
by Kendra Majors.
News
COVID-19 numbers soar in midst of holidays
COVID-19 cases are inching back up. Lowndes County has had 42 positive cases in the last 14 days and 143 were tested. Statewide, nearly 30,000 ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:38 pm
News
Farm City activities announced
Lowndes County students have the opportunity to participate in a virtual Farm City experience this year. Lowndes County Extension Coordinator Tana Shealey said they delivered ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:37 pm
Mosses
Mosses PD partners with CrimeStoppers
The Mosses Police Department has partnered with Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. That means that residents in Mosses may not use CrimeStoppers to report crime-related information. The ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:36 pm
Hayneville
Lanier defeats Central 61-35
BY ANDREW EDWARDS Last Thursday’s basketball game against Lanier was not the result that Central Hayneville head coach Brain Coleman wanted to see from his ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:35 pm
Featured
Candlelight vigil to be held in memory Big John
Lowndes County residents will gather together for a candlelight vigil remembering beloved Lowndes County Sheriff John “Big John” Williams, just two days shy of the ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:19 pm
News
Sheriff, probate judge team up for turkey giveaway
The Lowndes County Sheriff and Probate Judge have teamed up for a turkey giveaway this weekend on the Hayneville Square. Probate Judge LaShandra Myrick said ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:18 pm
News
Governor lifts occupancy limits in stores, restaurants; county has had 33 new cases
Alabamians still must wear a mask, but Gov. Kay Ivey did lift occupancy limits in stores and other places late last week. Ivey said during ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:17 pm
Sports
Lowndes Academy ends season with 41-2 loss
BY LEE PEACOCK Sparta Academy’s varsity football team, led by head coach Arlton Hudson, punched their ticket for the semifinal round of the Alabama Independent ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 4:15 pm
News
Students to get free lunch for entire school year
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:37 pm
News
Register for 4-H Friday online event set for Oct. 23
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Calling all Alabama 4-H members! Alabama 4-H is partnering with the Auburn University College of Agriculture for 4-H Friday on Ag ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:36 pm
News
Citing high risk for COVID, schools remain virtual
Lowndes County Schools will remain virtual for the second nine weeks of the semester. Superintendent Jason Burroughs made the tough decision because of Lowndes County’s ...
by Amya Mitchell, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:36 pm
Fort Deposit
Sorority sisters celebrate the election of Davison-Boone
Jacqulyn Davison-Boone made history recentlywhen she was elected mayor of the Town of Fort Deposit. Davison-Boone will be the first Black woman to serve as ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:35 pm
Sports
Rebels defeat Lakeside, 30-20 at home
BY ANDREW EDWARDS The Lowndes Academy Rebels gritted out a win against Lakeside School this past Friday night in a 30-20 victory. After a slow ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:33 pm
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Local schools see slight decline in enrollment
BY ANDREW EDWARDS Lowndes County Schools saw a slight decline in student enrollment this year. Each year, school systems are required to submit enrollment numbers ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:32 pm
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Commissioner recognized for 36 years of service
Lowndes County Commissioner W. Dickson Farrior has been presented with the Tenure in Office Award by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) for ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:34 pm
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OCAP offering assistance for those affected by COVID-19
The local Organized Community Action Program (OCAP) has received a Community Service Block Grant funding for the local community. The funds will be available for ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:32 pm
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Davison commits to Alabama
Calhoun High’s JD Davison committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide as part of the 2021 recruiting class. Davison, who was named Mr. Basketball and it ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:32 pm
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Severe weather forces LA to reschedule homecoming 2020
Potential severe weather from Hurricane Delta has forced Lowndes Academy to reschedule its homecoming. The school was set to hold homecoming this week, but officials ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:27 pm
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Nursing homes, hospitals can have limited visitors
Face coverings will still be required through Nov. 8, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday morning. The governor held a press conference Wednesday morning in Montgomery. ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, October 2, 2020 2:50 pm
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Commission votes on employee raise and considers healthcare project
The Lowndes County Commission voted on a 5% raise for county employees at the meeting Monday night. The commission also voted in favor of an ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, October 2, 2020 2:45 pm
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Lowndes County connection day deemed successful
By Andrew Edwards Lowndes County Businesses and local officials gathered around the Hayneville Courthouse this past Saturday to celebrate the life of former county sheriff ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 2, 2020 2:42 pm
Hayneville
Central Defeats Luverne
The Central Hayneville Lions defeated theLuverne Tigers in an 8-point lead game Fridaynight.Luverne received the kickoff and the ball was carried by Desmond Mahone to ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, October 2, 2020 2:37 pm
News
State lawsuit against casinos reinstated
By Andrew Edwards Casinos in Lowndes and Macon counties could be at risk of closing once again. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced last Friday that ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 2, 2020 2:32 pm
Opinion
It’s obvious Lowndes County people are investing in each other
When I became a reporter for The Signal, the first thing I witnessed were people who care about the residents and the county’s future. A ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:41 pm
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CDC changes COVID-19 testing recommendations, again
The Centers for Disease Control changed testing guidance for those who have come in contact with those with coronavirus, but who do not have symptoms. ...