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Partners host Feb. 21 tree giveaway, early Arbor Day observance

The Lowndes County Extension Office is partnering with the Alabama Forestry Commission and Alabama Power to give away sapling trees on Feb. 21 at the ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:11 pm

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Lowndes life expectancy: Education is key to health, longevity of life

In Lowndes County, life expectancy peaks at around 70.3 years, 4.5 years less than the statewide average. Healthy lifestyle habits can help to control or ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:03 pm

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Teen suicide: Rural community youths not immune to contributing factors

Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, don’t hesitate to contact the Suicide & Crisis ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:01 pm

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Sheriff offices statewide to benefit from state-funded grant program

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday Sheriff offices statewide will begin receiving grant money to help them offset revenue losses after the elimination of concealed firearms ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:46 am

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CACF facilitates scholarships for high school seniors

Graduating seniors attending high school in Lowndes and Butler Counties may be eligible for scholarships, thanks to the generosity of donors and the efforts of ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:40 am

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Children’s Policy Council hear community effort updates

The Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council met at the Courthouse on Feb. 1 to hear updates on community activities that are helping the area’s children. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 6, 2023 3:56 pm

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Brazil receives January Character in Action Award

The Lowndes County Juvenile Court selected Jackson-Steele Elementary fifth grader, Elgin Brazil, to receive the January Character in Action Award. Ten-year-old Brazil was nominated for ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, February 4, 2023 3:45 pm

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Communities source eggs locally while HPAI impacts mid-west producers

Midwest table egg producers are battling the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a contagious virus threatening flocks and contributing to rising egg prices ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:21 am

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Lowndes Academy deer hunt attracts 50 hunters

Lowndes Academy held its deer hunt fundraiser Jan.19-21 for around 50 hunters who traveled from as far away as Miami, Florida and Bristol, Virginia to ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:22 pm

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West takes oath of office for first full term

Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West swore to uphold his first full term in office at a ceremony held Sunday at the Hayneville Senior Center. West’s ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:16 pm

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