Community News
Local organizations receive Black Belt Grants
The Black Belt Community Foundation announced recipients for its 2024 Arts and Community Grants cycle at a June 1 award ceremony in Selma. The inaugural ...
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Columns
Nostalgic pastimes still popular with small town residents
On weekday trips to Luverne, I often stop by Dips and Dogs for ice cream and a hot dog. A couple of weeks ago, local ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 3, 2024 11:18 am
Community Spotlight
Tameka Axel – Mom, forever friend
Her children describe her as a forever friend. It’s a title Fort Deposit resident Tameka Axel does not take lightly. “It’s a blessing to be ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, June 3, 2024 11:12 am
Faith
CoffeeTime with Andy & Renie – Planners, Npers And Fpers
By Andy and Renie Bowman Some of us are planners. meticulous and rather ridiculous methodical planners. We spend a lot of time laying out our ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, June 2, 2024 3:05 pm
News
Third-grade readers realize gain in proficiency
Results are in for Lowndes County third graders who completed the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Summative Reading Subtest. The scores, aimed at measuring grade ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, May 31, 2024 3:48 pm
Features
Troy announces spring honor students
Troy University announced the naming of students from Crenshaw, Butler and Lowndes counties to its spring semester/term 4 chancellor’s and provost’s lists on May 28. ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, May 31, 2024 10:30 am
Newsletter
Crash causes lane closure on Highway 80
A two vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 80 caused lane closure near Burkeville Thursday. At 5:15 p.m. the road had reopened The Alabama Law Enforcement ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, May 30, 2024 4:04 pm
News
Public schools to host job fair June 4
Job seekers in Lowndes County are invited to attend the Lowndes County Public Schools (LCPS) job fair on June 4. The one-day event is the ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:47 am
News
Garbage service enforcement leads commission discussion
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jeremy Marvin presented a plan for overseeing garbage service enforcement to the County Commission May 28. The presentation, which occurred at ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:30 am
Community Spotlight
Wastewater efforts elevated on national stage
Wastewater disposal in Lowndes County gained national attention earlier this month. But unlike earlier notice, which highlighted the glaring inadequacies of area septic systems, the ...