Mosses
Drive through meet and greet Saturday in Mosses
Chief DeMarcus Weems of The Town of Mosses will host a drive through meet and greet to connect with residents of the city. “It’s an ...
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Mosses Meet and Greet successful
Chief Demarcus Weems of the Town of Mosses hosted a Drive Thru Community Fest for residents last weekend ...
Jackson leaves behind legacy
By Angie Long He was a selfless man with a fabled sense of humor who never met a ...
Additional COVID-19 testing set for Tuesday in White Hall
A COVID-19 test site is planned with testing to run from 9 a.m. until noon next Tuesday, July ...
Lowndes County unemployment rate state’s 2nd highest
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington recently announced through a press release that the state’s June unemployment ...
Hayneville
The Office of the Secretary of State will host a mobile unit in Lowndes County next month to register voters and issue free Photo Voter ...
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Building Trust: Sheriff West gives an update
Lowndes County Sheriff Christopher West is taking numerous approaches to build the trust between the community and law enforcement. After being sworn in as sheriff, ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:59 am
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K-12 Schools to receive $170 million in CARES Act funding
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that $170 million in federal CARES Act funding will be allocated to the state’s K-12 schools for a combination ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 23, 2020 8:47 am
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County commission passes resolution requiring masks
By Mark Rogers A resolution passed Tuesday by the Lowndes County Commission asks citizens to wear a mask in public at all times. The resolution ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:34 pm
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Masks to be distributed in Lowndes County
By Mark Rogers Lowndes Countians are being asked to wear masks in public and there will be plenty of chances to obtain them. Lowndes County ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:31 pm
Hayneville
Juneteenth celebration, Black Lives Matter rally held in Hayneville
A multi-faceted Juneteenth celebration and Black Lives Matter rally was held at the Lowndes County Courthouse Square in Hayneville on Saturday. The gathering functioned as ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, July 2, 2020 2:29 pm
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Census numbers concerning
by Mark Rogers With billions of federal dollars and even congressional seats on the line, many Alabamians have not completed their Census 2020 forms. The ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:21 pm
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Cattlewomen host Father of the Year event
by Mark Rogers The Lowndes County Cattlewomen’s Association honored its Father of the Year and awarded its annual scholarship Monday night. Cattlewomen’s Association President Allyson ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:20 pm
Hayneville
Commission appeals court ruling in suit
After a short, but contentious discussion, the Lowndes County Commission voted to appeal a ruling of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in regards to ...
by Mark Rogers, Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:25 am
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Harris remains concerned about COVID-19
Dr. Scott Harris is concerned. As the state’s chief medical officer, he’s seeing trends he doesn’t like as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to be ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, June 12, 2020 9:30 am
Hayneville
Two events set for Saturday in Hayneville
Two events that will tie together will be held Saturday in Hayneville. A parade designed to honor the late Sheriff “Big John” Williams will lead ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:26 pm
Hayneville
Two injured in crash
Two people were injured in a Sunday morning crash near Hayneville. According to reports, a three-vehicle accident occurred on Alabama 21 about a mile south ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm
Fort Deposit
On patrol: Fort Deposit adds new PD vehicles
If you are riding the streets of Fort Deposit, you can’t help but notice the police department’s newest vehicles on patrol. According to Police Chief ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, June 5, 2020 10:20 am
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Speedway construction continues, county OKs beer, wine licenses
There is a lot of construction activity going on off Interstate 65 Exit 158 in northern Lowndes County. Crews are busily putting up a new ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:21 pm
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Couple killed near Lowndes last Wednesday
Last Wednesday, a single vehicle crash near the Lowndes-Montgomery County line on Interstate 65 claimed the lives of a Montgomery couple and backed up traffic ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:12 am
Mosses
Mosses new police chief DeMarcus Weems sworn in
Former Montgomery County School Board candidate DeMarcus Weems was recently sworn in as police chief of The Town of Mosses in Lowndes County. Weems currently ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 10:14 am
Hayneville
Courthouse, county offices remain closed
The Lowndes County Commission voted Tuesday to keep the Lowndes County Courthouse closed until at least June 16 unless the number of COVID-19 cases in ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:28 am
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Alabama begins to open for business
Restrictions on businesses and government offices announced by Gov. Kay Ivey Friday morning will begin the process of opening Alabama for business. Ivey held a ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 8, 2020 1:50 pm
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Road commission continues projects, EMA receiving PPE
The Lowndes Highway Department is continuing its duties every day despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Lowndes County Engineer David Butts spoke to the Lowndes County Commission ...
by Mark Rogers, Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:30 pm
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COVID-19 safety concerns sheriff
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West asked the Lowndes County Commission for help in the form of hazard pay for employees Tuesday and got it, but ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 1, 2020 3:15 pm
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ADOL releases March unemployment stats
The staggering impact of COVID-19 on employment reached a new peak last week, when it was revealed that more than 22 million Americans have filed ...
by Matt Hutcheson, Friday, May 1, 2020 1:15 pm
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Lowndes County to accept proposals for ambulance contract
With a contract expiring at the end of June, the Lowndes County Commission discussed ambulance service in the county during its teleconference meeting on Tuesday. ...
by Mark Rogers, Friday, May 1, 2020 8:50 am
Hayneville
COVID compensation: Hazard pay OK’d for Lowndes employees
Some Lowndes County employees on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic will be receiving “hazard pay” for having to be exposed to the virus. ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:05 pm
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Thank you meals offered at Greenville McDonald’s
Area first responders on the front lines helping patients fight the coronavirus and also preventing the spread of the deadly disease by helping enforce state ...
by Adam Prestridge, Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 am
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Man drowns in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County man drowned last week in the Alabama River near White Hall. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said deputies responded to the call, ...
by Mark Rogers, Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00 am
Opinion
Resilience, ingenuity, creativity help
My parents grew up during the Great Depression and were teenagers and young adults during WWII. They knew all about stretching limited resources, making do ...