Police Reports
Man wanted for questioning in murder investigation
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in their search for a man wanted for questioning in homicide of Mattaniah Dotson. Dotson’s body ...
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Man wanted in Lowndes murder investigation arrested
The man wanted for questioning in the in death of Mattaniah Dotson is now in custody. Samuel “Buck” ...
Woman’s body found in Lowndes
Another dead body was found in Lowndes County last Wednesday, May 26. A utility worker found the body ...
Town celebrates the life of a 104-year-old resident
This Saturday, more than 150 people gathered to celebrate the life of Fannie Mae Poole Taylor, a Fort ...
Possibilities are endless for Hooper Academy graduates
On Thursday, May 21, commencement exercises were held on Davis Henry Field for Hooper Academy’s graduating class of ...
Police Reports
Man wanted in Lowndes murder investigation arrested
The man wanted for questioning in the in death of Mattaniah Dotson is now in custody. Samuel “Buck” Terrell Williams was taken into custody by ...
by Evan Justice.
Community Events
Alabama 4-H and Home Depot host gardening contest
The Alabama 4-H foundation recently announced that Home Depot, in partnership with the Alabama 4-H foundation will sponsor a summer gardening project contest for 4-H ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, June 14, 2021 1:06 pm
lane
Lowndes Academy graduates get ACA scholarships
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has awarded 84 scholarships to graduates this year, two of which graduated from Lowndes Academy. Faith Lane and Meadows Rosser ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:38 pm
DeepWoods
Hayneville restaurant takes the cake
DeepWoods is a soul food restaurant located on 345 South Commerce Street in Hayneville. DeepWoods seems to be a favorite of locals as well ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:25 pm
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Rural Lowndes receives high speed internet grants
With the support of the Lowndes County Economic Development Commission and the Lowndes County Commission, the Hayneville Telephone Company has been awarded 3 ADECA grants ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:20 pm
Fort Deposit
Local business frames the future
Heart of the Home framing does everything from banners to custom mirrors and does so using creativity and cutting edge technology. Created in 1977 in ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 12:14 pm
News
Antique mall coming to Fort Deposit
Heart of the Home Antiques is set to open in the next few months in Fort Deposit. It is located in the Wisteria Cottage building ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 8:33 pm
Community Events
4-H virtual fishing contest seeking best youth fishermen
The Alabama 4-H foundations’ second annual virtual freshwater fishing contest will begin in just a few days. The statewide contest, which begins May 28 and ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, May 24, 2021 1:57 pm
Farmers Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables for seniors
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries, Farmers Market Authority Section. ...
by Christy Johnson, Sunday, May 23, 2021 2:42 pm
Lowndes County Schools
Summer Food Program feeding children this summer
SFSP advertisement poster_flyer ( Updated 2021) Lowndes County Public Schools have started the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to all children who ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:44 pm
Lowndes Middle School
Candlelight Vigil for Principal Baker
Lowndes County Middle School mourned the passing of their principal, Toriano Baker, on Tuesday night by holding a candlelight vigil in his honor. There was ...
by Cory Cummings, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:20 pm
Lowndesboro
Lowndes Academy lose to Edgewood Academy in state semifinals
The Lowndes Academy Rebels baseball team recently lost to Edgewood Academy in the state semifinals. After winning game three of its best-of-three matchup against Chambers ...
by Evan Justice, Monday, May 17, 2021 3:28 pm
News
Local food bank delivers for Mother’s Day
Over a thousand boxes of food were prepared and ready, given away the day before Mother’s Day last week. Several volunteers, including Bishop Roger Bryant, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 14, 2021 5:01 pm
Montgomery
Raise Your Voice Rally to be held May 17
A “Raise Your Voice Rally” is being held on the state capital’s steps on May 17. The rally will begin at 2 p.m. and everyone ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, May 14, 2021 11:00 am
Central high School
Lowndes Middle School principal passes away
The Lowndes community and school system are grieving the loss of an amazing man this week. Lowndes Middle School principal and athletic director Toriano Baker ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, May 14, 2021 10:12 am
Caleb Whisnand
Missing baby’s body found in Lowndes County
Five-week-old Caleb Michael Whisnand Jr’s body was recovered in a rural area of Lowndes County Thursday morning. The cause of death has not been determined ...
by Christy Johnson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 3:45 pm
371 productions
Documentary searching for locals with epilepsy
The production company, 371 Productions, plans to film a documentary in Lowndes County this Fall. They are currently seeking local citizens who have epilepsy or ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, May 7, 2021 10:15 pm
4-h
Lowndes County students participate in youth leadership conference
Multiple Lowndes County students were among the elite group of ninth and tenth graders who attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference last week. The event, ...
by Evan Justice, Friday, May 7, 2021 4:44 pm
EMA
Rudolph takes over as new EMA director
Lowndes County recently named Rodney Rudolph as the new Emergency Management Association director for the county. Rudolph is a Lowndes County native and graduated from ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, May 7, 2021 4:24 pm
Kent Smith
Project Lifesaver being implemented in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, thanks to the persistence of Captain Bonessa Davis and Sergeant Vernecia Thicklin, will be implementing a lifesaving device for people ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, May 7, 2021 4:13 pm
Lowndesboro
Lowndes Academy student recieves Space Camp scholarship
Lowndes Academy’s Will Brasell was recently selected to attend Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The scholarship, which allowed Brasell ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:40 pm
Hayneville
Hayneville Baptist Church hosts Wild Game Supper
The Hayneville Baptist Church recently held its Wild Game Supper. The event, which was held Sunday, April 25, was the first event the church has ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:38 pm
Hayneville
Disabled American Vets chapter opens in Hayneville
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 100 office is officially open. The DAV chapter is located 205 East Tuskeena Street in Hayneville, AL. Made up of ...
by Evan Justice, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:09 pm
Bob Methvin
Happy “Law Day” Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey recently proclaimed today, May 1, Law Day in Alabama. On Thursday, Gov. Ivey presented the official proclamation that May 1, will now ...
by Christy Johnson, Saturday, May 1, 2021 10:25 am
Dannon Project
The Dannon Project helping non-violent offenders
The Dannon Project has partnered with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ) to help non-violent offenders re-entry services in Lowndes County. The ...
by Christy Johnson, Friday, April 23, 2021 5:04 pm
Casino
Lowndes County asking “why are we being excluded”
Concerned citizens and Lowndes County officials gathered in front of the Hayneville courthouse Tuesday to plead with state representatives to amend the state gaming and ...