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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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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
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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
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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. ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:39 pm
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Lowndes County weathers Sally
According to reports from local officials and residents, Lowndes County escaped major damage from Hurricane Sally. Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director David Butts says ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:38 pm
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On a mission
The Young Men on a Mission Program partnered with the Calhoun School and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office for the The Calhoun School Virtual Gift ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:36 pm
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Parole board denies parole for convicted murderer
The Alabama Parole Board denied parole for a Lowndes County man charged with murder. Cedric Harris has so far served 17 years, one month of ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:33 pm
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HUGE COMMUNITY EVENT SLATED FOR THIS SATURDAY
Community Connection Day will be held on Saturday in Lowndes County. The event will be held from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., in front of ...
by Kendra Majors, Friday, September 25, 2020 4:32 pm
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Lowndes wins Week 1 of Census Bowl
Lowndes County defeated Conecuh County in the 2020 Census Bowl and will now face Macon County in Week 2. The online “Census Bowl” gives participating ...
by Amya Mitchell, Friday, September 11, 2020 2:53 pm
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Lowndes teams suffer losses Friday
Neither of the teams in Lowndes County got the W Friday night on the road. Central-Hayneville traveled to Headland where the Rams defeated the Lions ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:26 am
Hayneville
Hayneville veterinarian receives ALVMA special award
A Hayneville veterinarian was recently honored by the state veterinary medical association. Dr. Harold “Hal” Pate, doctor of veterinary medicine, was awarded the Alabama Veterinary ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:25 am
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Edwards joins Signal as reporter
Andrew Edwards has joined The Lowndes Signal as a general assignment reporter. Edwards, who is from Prattville, earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Auburn ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:24 am
Fort Deposit
Fort Deposit gets first female mayor
G lass ceilings have been shattered in Fort Deposit as the town’s citizens elected its first female mayor late last month. Jacqulyn Davison-Boone was elected ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:13 am
Fort Deposit
Harvest Tyme expanding
Fort Deposit’s Harvest Tyme Food Ministries is extending its outreach program to fit the needs of students and veterans. Dr. Debbie and Bishop Roger Bryant ...
by Amya Mitchell, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:12 am
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Appeals court upholds conviction
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed this week the conviction of a man convicted of six counts of capital murder during a robbery in ...
by Kendra Majors, Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:12 am
Letohatchee
Getting Their Rings
After nearly six months of waiting, the Calhoun Tigers boys basketball team was presented with its state championship rings Aug. 24. The Tigers defeated Barbour ...
by Amya Mitchell, Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:20 pm
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Majors named regional editor of The Signal
Kendra Majors has been named regional editor of The Greenville Advocate, The Luverne Journal, The Lowndes Signal, The Demopolis Times, The Selma Times-Journal and associated ...