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Central Football

Central High School will travel to meet JJ Blacksheer on the road on Friday, Oct. 18.

Calhoun Football

The Calhoun School will host Zion Chapel at home on Friday, Oct. 18.

Rebel Football

Lowndes Academy travels to Luverne on Oct. 18 to challenge Crenshaw Christian Academy.

Homecoming Parade

The Calhoun School will host a homecoming parade Oct. 18 starting at 1 p.m. Line up begins at Fort Deposit Elementary School at noon. A pep rally will follow the parade. Submit a donation by Oct. 14 to enter. Contact Mrs. K.L. Davis at (334) 227-4515 for more information.

Field Day

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host an informative beef and forage field day Oct. 18 at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center located at 60 County Road 944 in Marion Junction. Contact Josh Elmore at (334) 850-7859 for more information.

Mom Classes

The Lowndes County Extension Office offers free classes for moms-to-be on topics like nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and more. Contact EFNEP educator Hannah Davenport at (334) 382-5111 for more information.

Schools Hiring

Lowndes County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers. For more information, please contact Raymond McCall at 334) 548-5060.

Pre-K Program

First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.

LCUWP Applications

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.

Head Start

The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.

Trick or Treat

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will host Trunk or Treat featuring candy, games and food Oct. 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Lowndes County Detention Facility at 653 Alabama Highway 21 South in Hayneville.

Calhoun Football

The Calhoun School will host the Highland Home Flying Squadron Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Rebel Football

Lowndes Academy travels to face Valiant Cross on Oct. 25.

Cornwallis Ghost

Ghost of Cornwallis, presented by Demp Bell, will be held at Cornwallis 1828, 17204 State Highway 21 in Braggs on Oct. 25 – 31. Tickets for $15 are available on the event’s Facebook event link.

County Commission

The Lowndes County Commission will meet Monday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Charles Smith Annex Building, inside the Lowndes County Commission Chambers.

Fall Festival

Hayneville Baptist Church will host its Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. Inflatables, face painting, a cake walk, games, trunk or treat, hotdogs and more will be available. Free admission. No scary costumes please.

45 Classic

The Central High School Lions will host The Calhoun School Tigers for the 45 Classic Nov. 1 with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Rebel Football

Lowndes Academy goes on the road Nov. 1 to face Morgan Academy.