Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Lowndes Signal

News

Lowndes County sees light to moderate snow

Parts of central and south Alabama received up to five inches of snow accumulation Tuesday. But in the 4-5, it was more like a dusting ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:08 pm

Community Spotlight

Lowndes County students named to Troy honors lists

Troy University released its honors lists for the Fall semester and Term 2 of the 2024-25 academic year Friday. Among those named to the university’s ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 pm

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Drivers urged to use caution; Some roads impassable

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issued a media release Tuesday, designating several roads in south-central Alabama roads impassable. Ice was forming on Lowndes County roads ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:36 pm

News

Monday afternoon weather update increases snow forecast

The National Weather Service in Mobile issued an update Monday at 4 p.m. There are no significant changes to the impacts and messaging NWS provided ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, January 20, 2025 6:29 pm

News

Extreme Cold Warning issued for tonight

Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Mobile reviewed conditions since its 11:30 a.m. briefing. The most significant change since that the agency upgraded its ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, January 19, 2025 7:15 pm

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Forecast updates show increased snow probability

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile issued a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday, Jan. 21. Bitter cold through Wednesday and an 70-90% chance of ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, January 19, 2025 2:13 pm

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Winter Storm Watch, cold weather advisory in effect

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday, Jan. 21. Also in effect through Monday evening is a ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, January 19, 2025 9:41 am

News

Fort Deposit volunteers respond to structure fire

The Fort Deposit Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 500 block of Golson Road Monday evening, Jan. 13, 9:50 p ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, January 18, 2025 6:00 pm

News

Athlete of the Week opens

Lowndes County student-athletes are tearing up the courts, nearing the end of roundball season and preparing to take the field for a bit of baseball ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, January 18, 2025 6:00 pm

News

ALDOT prepares for severe weather event

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, January 18, 2025 5:50 pm

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