Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Lowndes Signal

Fort Deposit

Fort Deposit Parade heralds coming of Christmas

Fort Deposit’s annual Christmas Parade was a bright and shining display of merriment Saturday. Lining up at Lowndes Middle School Saturday morning, participants proceeded through ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 20, 2024 6:00 pm

News

Commission approves health department improvements

On Dec.9 the Lowndes County Commission held its regular first-Monday meeting and learned that the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) office in Hayneville had ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:00 pm

Features

Celebrating Giving Tuesday in Lowndes County

By Laura James-Hunter GivingTuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for the purposes of hashtag activism, is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 10:15 am

Community Spotlight

Myles awarded for Character in Action

At its annual Christmas meeting held Dec. 4, the Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council presented a Hayneville Middle School sixth grader with its November Character ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, December 16, 2024 7:04 pm

Community News

Hayneville parade launches Christmas festivities

The Town of Hayneville hosted its annual Christmas Parade Saturday. Local residents turned out to enjoy the festive atmosphere, cold but sunny weather with sweet ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, December 15, 2024 6:00 pm

Community Spotlight

Central to host 4th Toriano “Tito” Baker Classic

On Dec. 14, Central High School in Hayneville will host the fourth annual Toriano “Tito” Baker Classic basketball tournament presented by Lowndes County Athletics. The ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, December 14, 2024 8:00 am

Community Spotlight

Robertson voted Athlete of the Week

Tyler Robertson has been voted Lowndes County Athlete of the Week for Week 14. He is a senior at The Calhoun School. He has lettered ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 13, 2024 6:21 pm

News

Hearts of Angels meets local needs

Organization aims to ‘help people help themselves’ During its Nov. 25 meeting, the Lowndes County Commission voted to allocate $1,500 to the outreach organization, Hearts ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 13, 2024 10:15 am

News

Judge dismisses Sheriff’s obstruction charge

Citizen observers who turned out Thursday morning for Lowndes County Sheriff Christ West’s trial found the Hayneville courtroom empty and learned court had been cancelled ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:15 pm

Community News

Parades herald Lowndes County Christmas

Lowndes County communities are gearing up for their annual Christmas celebrations. With parades, health fairs, faith events and more, there is something planned to help ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:00 pm

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