Hayneville
Two events set for Saturday in Hayneville
Two events that will tie together will be held Saturday in Hayneville. A parade designed to honor the late Sheriff “Big John” Williams will lead ...
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County commission passes resolution requiring masks
By Mark Rogers A resolution passed Tuesday by the Lowndes County Commission asks citizens to wear a mask ...
Masks to be distributed in Lowndes County
By Mark Rogers Lowndes Countians are being asked to wear masks in public and there will be plenty ...
Juneteenth celebration, Black Lives Matter rally held in Hayneville
A multi-faceted Juneteenth celebration and Black Lives Matter rally was held at the Lowndes County Courthouse Square in ...
Census numbers concerning
by Mark Rogers With billions of federal dollars and even congressional seats on the line, many Alabamians have ...
Hayneville
Commission appeals court ruling in suit
After a short, but contentious discussion, the Lowndes County Commission voted to appeal a ruling of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in regards to ...
by Mark Rogers.
News
Cattlewomen host Father of the Year event
by Mark Rogers The Lowndes County Cattlewomen’s Association honored its Father of the Year and awarded its annual scholarship Monday night. Cattlewomen’s Association President Allyson ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:20 pm
News
Harris remains concerned about COVID-19
Dr. Scott Harris is concerned. As the state’s chief medical officer, he’s seeing trends he doesn’t like as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to be ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, June 12, 2020 9:30 am
Hayneville
Two injured in crash
Two people were injured in a Sunday morning crash near Hayneville. According to reports, a three-vehicle accident occurred on Alabama 21 about a mile south ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm
Fort Deposit
On patrol: Fort Deposit adds new PD vehicles
If you are riding the streets of Fort Deposit, you can’t help but notice the police department’s newest vehicles on patrol. According to Police Chief ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:20 am
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Speedway construction continues, county OKs beer, wine licenses
There is a lot of construction activity going on off Interstate 65 Exit 158 in northern Lowndes County. Crews are busily putting up a new ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:21 pm
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Couple killed near Lowndes last Wednesday
Last Wednesday, a single vehicle crash near the Lowndes-Montgomery County line on Interstate 65 claimed the lives of a Montgomery couple and backed up traffic ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:12 am
Mosses
Mosses new police chief DeMarcus Weems sworn in
Former Montgomery County School Board candidate DeMarcus Weems was recently sworn in as police chief of The Town of Mosses in Lowndes County. Weems currently ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:14 am
Hayneville
Courthouse, county offices remain closed
The Lowndes County Commission voted Tuesday to keep the Lowndes County Courthouse closed until at least June 16 unless the number of COVID-19 cases in ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:28 am
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Alabama begins to open for business
Restrictions on businesses and government offices announced by Gov. Kay Ivey Friday morning will begin the process of opening Alabama for business. Ivey held a ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 8, 2020 1:50 pm
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Road commission continues projects, EMA receiving PPE
The Lowndes Highway Department is continuing its duties every day despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Lowndes County Engineer David Butts spoke to the Lowndes County Commission ...
by Mark Rogers, Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:30 pm
Featured
COVID-19 safety concerns sheriff
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West asked the Lowndes County Commission for help in the form of hazard pay for employees Tuesday and got it, but ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 1, 2020 3:15 pm
Featured
ADOL releases March unemployment stats
The staggering impact of COVID-19 on employment reached a new peak last week, when it was revealed that more than 22 million Americans have filed ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Friday, May 1, 2020 1:15 pm
Featured
Lowndes County to accept proposals for ambulance contract
With a contract expiring at the end of June, the Lowndes County Commission discussed ambulance service in the county during its teleconference meeting on Tuesday. ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 1, 2020 8:50 am
Hayneville
COVID compensation: Hazard pay OK’d for Lowndes employees
Some Lowndes County employees on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic will be receiving “hazard pay” for having to be exposed to the virus. ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:05 pm
Featured
Thank you meals offered at Greenville McDonald’s
Area first responders on the front lines helping patients fight the coronavirus and also preventing the spread of the deadly disease by helping enforce state ...
by Adam Prestridge, Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 am
News
Man drowns in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County man drowned last week in the Alabama River near White Hall. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said deputies responded to the call, ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 am
Opinion
Resilience, ingenuity, creativity help
My parents grew up during the Great Depression and were teenagers and young adults during WWII. They knew all about stretching limited resources, making do ...
by Angie Long, Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:15 am
News
Sewell gives updates on opening Alabama
Congresswoman Terri Sewell updated constituents Tuesday about efforts to ease restrictions and begin to open Alabama up as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Sewell spoke to ...
by Mark Rogers, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:30 am
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County Commission to host phone meeting
The Lowndes County Commission is slated to hold a meeting next week, but it will be at a different time and in a different format. ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:00 pm
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Storms rumble through region, more expected
Storms rumbled through the region late Sunday and early Monday morning downing trees, triggering power outages and causing minor flooding. It also appears that Butler, ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:30 pm
Opinion
Tesmer recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 19-25
Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw Counties: In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Charlotte Tesmer announces that this upcoming week is generally marked with activities ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:10 pm
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Gov. Ivey Announces Ribbons of Hope campaign
Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced her “Ribbons of Hope” campaign at a ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol. During the duration of the COVID-19 ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:00 pm
Mosses
Playground work continues in Mosses
After breaking ground in late November, the Mosses Park renovations are moving along. The park project includes such items as playground equipment, a resurfaced basketball ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:30 am
Opinion
Gov. Ivey: Census 2020 important
Gov. Kay Ivey today stressed the ongoing importance of the 2020 Census, which is currently under way and available for immediate online, phone or mail ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:05 am
Opinion
National Guard dispels rumors
A graphic is making the rounds on social media claiming that the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to mobilize the National Guard. This information ...