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Life expectancy in Lowndes: County ranked third for shortest life expectancy, attributed to chronic health concerns

Lowndes County citizens experience an average life expectancy of 70.3 years — 4.5 less than the statewide average and the third shortest among Alabama counties. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 10:49 am

Faith

United Methodist congregations, ministers navigate denominational conflict

United Methodist congregations and ministers face difficult and painful decisions concerning whether to remain aligned with or disassociate from the second-largest denomination in the U.S. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, January 23, 2023 5:21 pm

Community News

Couple weathers first marriage storm before saying, ‘I do’

Colt Perryman and Victoria Grindle were all set to walk the aisle at their wedding in Selma, originally scheduled for Saturday. But when storms ravaged ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, January 20, 2023 2:45 pm

Community Spotlight

Harley Hooper competes for Distinguished Young Women of Alabama

Harley Hooper, Lowndes County’s Distinguished Young Woman for 2023, will participate in the Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama Program on Friday and Saturday at Frazer ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:25 pm

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Lowndes pets desperate for rescue, shelter

On Jan. 9, Lowndes County resident Melissa Peak delivered a plea to the County Commission. She requested their help to address a growing problem – ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:20 pm

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Peak petitions Lowndes County Commission to help pets

Hope Hull resident Melissa Peak delivered a plea to Lowndes County Commissioners at a Jan. 9 meeting, requesting their help for pets in Lowndes County. ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:13 pm

Community Spotlight

Terrell Means sworn in as Lowndes County Coroner

Terrell Means took the oath of office for his second term as Lowndes County Coroner at a ceremony Friday at the Southview Worship Center in ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:07 pm

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Commission hears request regarding garbage service cost-saving measures

Martin Environmental Services, Inc. CEO Brandon Hurst, requested Lowndes County commissioners consider cost-saving measures to prevent an increase of fees for residential garbage services. At ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:01 pm

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Lowndes Chamber meeting rescheduled

The Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce was on Friday rescheduled to Jan. 27, after attendance for Friday’s meeting at DeepWoods by Mary Bell restaurant fell ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:56 pm

Community Spotlight

Hayneville church serves storm-ravaged Selma communities

After tornados ravaged Selma on Thursday, volunteers from Imago Dei Church at the 45 in Hayneville sprang into action in the wake of devastation Friday, ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:14 pm

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