Christy Johnson
Johnson new regional editor
Christy Johnson, 39, has been named managing editor of the Greenville Advocate, the Luverne Journal and Lowndes Signal, all of which are owned by Boone ...
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Johnson new regional editor
Christy Johnson, 39, has been named managing editor of the Greenville Advocate, the Luverne Journal and Lowndes Signal, ...
State of emergency issued by Governor Ivey
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 46 counties ahead of the anticipated severe ...
Representative Terri Sewell not running for Alabama Senate
Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced this morning that she would not be running for the U.S. Senate seat being ...
Extension Office
Gardening: Picking the best strawberries
by Mary Leigh Oliver Perfect Pick Whether picking straight from the field or from the store, picking juicy, sweet strawberries is sure to make almost ...
by Staff Reports.
Fort Deposit
Lowndes County residents receive Covid vaccination at the Fort Deposit mobile clinic
After an announcement by Governor Ivey on March 18, the Alabama National Guard began preparation work for the twenty-four mobile vaccination clinics that would appear ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, April 5, 2021 11:12 am
Easter Egg Hunt
First annual Easter egg hunt at White Hall
The Easter bunnies visited White Hall Volunteer Fire Department Saturday morning. Kids of all ages enjoyed an egg hunt, prizes and refreshments. Special thank you ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:56 pm
AlabamaWorks
AlabamaWorks breaking down job barriers
According to a new survey commissioned by AlabamaWorks, the three top barriers for Alabamians seeking to enter the workforce are transportation, childcare, and concerns over ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:05 pm
Featured
Students win at EXERT
Three Lowndes County students recently placed first in the fourth annual EXERT youth competition. EXERT stands for Extension, Education and Research Track. Due to COVID-19, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 19, 2021 1:53 pm
Featured
Fort Deposit to hold egg hunt
The town of Fort Deposit is working to gather donations for its first Community Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held at Fort Deposit ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, March 19, 2021 1:53 pm
News
TEBI partners with LCPS for Book Buddy program
The Elmore Bolling Initiative Inc. (TEBI) is proudly working with the Lowndes County Public Schools to bring a new program to three elementary schools. Known ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 19, 2021 1:53 pm
News
In-person instruction offered in April
Lowndes County Schools has made the decision to offer in-person instruction for the fourth nine weeks. According to Superintendent Jason Burrows, the decision to allow ...
by Evan Justice, Friday, March 19, 2021 1:52 pm
News
Mayors commission ask Legislature to include local casinos in gaming bill
Five Lowndes County mayors and the Lowndes County Commission this week asked the state Legislature to include Lowndes County in the state’s gambling bill. Gordonville ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 4:04 pm
News
OCAP office in need of repair
Lowndes County’s OCAP is housed in the old county health department, and the roof is in need of repair. Catha Patterson of OCAP requested that ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:57 pm
News
Youthful offender status denied for Johnson
The man charged with capital murder in the slaying of Sheriff “Big John” Williams was denied youthful-offender status this week. A hearing was held on ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:50 pm
News
Fort Deposit to require masks into June
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued her 23rd supplemental emergency proclamation extending the Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Ivey announced ...
by Evan Justice, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:30 pm
News
Event honors foot soldiers on Sunday
Hundreds of cars, RVs, and other vehicles joined Sunday’s Memorial Tribute Motorcade that ended at the Lowndes County Interpretive Center in White Hall and honored ...
by Evan Justice, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 3:24 pm
Basketball
Calhoun Tigers play their way to Birmingham
Defending Class 2A State Champion Calhoun secures their place at state with a 66-47 win over Thorsby Friday afternoon at Garrett Coliseum in front of ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, February 27, 2021 2:31 pm
Sports
Lowndes Academy loses close one to Southern
The Lowndes Academy’s girls lost to Southern Academy for the AISA AA girls state championship earlier today. Although they started with an impressive 16-6 lead ...
by Evan Justice, Thursday, February 18, 2021 9:44 pm
Sports
Calhoun claims area title
Highland Home School and Calhoun School battled it out in a sea of blue and white to see who would continue on the road to ...
by Christy Johnson, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:39 pm
Sports
Lowndes Academy heads to state
Lowndes Academy’s girls will play Southern Academy for the AISA AA girls state championship today at 3 p.m. The girls defeated South Choctaw Academy last ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:39 pm
News
White Hall uses COVID funding for needed supplies
The Town of White Hall was awarded $60,451.87 in funding by Governor Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama for payment assistance of costs incurred ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:37 pm
News
EMA director: County came out smelling like roses
Lowndes County residents reported snow flurries across the county Monday night into Tuesday morning as a winter weather system made its way across the area. ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:36 pm
News
MEETING WITH THE VP
Mosses mayor joins other mayors in virtual conference Mosses Mayor Harold Bell Sr. had an opportunity last week to meet with Vice President Kamala ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:35 pm
News
Lowndes County Schools to be virtual indefinitely
Lowndes County Schools has made the decision to extend virtual instruction beyond March 1. According to Superintendent Jason Burroughs, the board of education decided to ...
by Evan Justice, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:33 pm
News
Lowndes County Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in Lowndesboro
On Sunday, February 7, 2021, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office staff responded to a 911 call of a person being shot at the Lowndesboro BP ...
by Kendra Majors, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:23 am
Features
Virtual forum on racism-related stress is Feb. 12
A discussion about why discrimination can negatively affect the health of Black Americans, hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will be held at noon ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 5, 2021 4:05 pm
News
Central High School cancels all basketball games — girls and boys — for rest of season
Central High School has announced that it has canceled all basketball games and activities for both the girls and boys team for the ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, February 5, 2021 12:50 pm
News
Lowndes County foot soliders’ names sought for special event
A special memorial motorcade event meant to honor the foot soldiers who participated in the Selma to Montgomery march during Bloody Sunday is set to ...
by Evan Justice, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:22 pm
News
County not selected again for ATRIP II funds
Lowndes County was once again not selected for ATRIP II funds, engineer David Butts said. He explained that there is $30 million placed in a ...