What’s Happening in Lowndes County

Published 11:13 am Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Heirs Property

Alabama Extension will host Unlocking Agricultural Forestry Potential as part of the Heirs Property Webinar Series Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. To register for the webinar series, visit www.aub.ie/heirs_property.

Remembrance Celebration

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A Day of Remembrance and Celebration is planned for Friday, April 25 at 260 Old Fort Road in Fort Deposit. Bibbed Overalls Day will be held in memory of Robert “Bob” Mants.

Honor Event

A Civil Rights Workers Honors event will be held Saturday, April 26 at the Lowndes County Courthouse at 11 a.m.

Mass Meeting

An Old-Fashioned Mass Meeting Concert will take place at First Baptist Church, 546 Oak Street in White Hall Sunday, April 27, 3 – 5 p.m.

Parenting Education

A Parenting Education Class will be held April  28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. For more details, contact Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 or bmccray@familyguidancecenter.org.

Mom Classes

The Lowndes County Extension Office offers free classes for moms-to-be on topics like nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and more. Contact EFNEP educator Hannah Davenport at (334) 382-5111 for more information.

Schools Hiring

Lowndes County Public Schools are hiring bus drivers. For more information, please contact Raymond McCall at 334) 548-5060.

Pre-K Program

First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.

LCUWP Applications

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.

Head Start

The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2024-2025 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.

DAV Meetings

The DAV William “Bill” Cannion Chapter 100 meets the second Saturday of each month, from 8-9 a.m. at the Lowndes County Board of Education at 80 Commerce Street South in Hayneville. All veterans are invited to participate. For information, please call or text (281) 416-6156.

Forest Friends

The Lowndes County Alabama Extension Office will host Friends of the Forest for 4th – 5th graders May 2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holy Ground Battlefield Park in Lowndesboro. Learners will discover about native trees and animals, careers in Forestry and safety on rivers and lakes. Call Tana Shealey at (334) 548-2315.

Wellness Tour

The Lowndes County A Tour of Wellness Event is set to take place Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Calhoun School in Letohatchee. Attendees will enjoy free lunch and refreshments and connect to local agencies and organizations providing resources. Visit www.thewellnesscoalition.org or call (334) 293-6502 for more information.

Shape Singing

The Annual Program of the South Alabama Seven Shape Singing Convention is set for May 3, 3 p.m. at the Convention Center – 11339 Luverne and Greenville Highway, Greenville. The them is Psalm 127:1. Each class is asked for a liberal donation of $25.

Graduate Walk

Head Start students who are transitioning into public school will walk alongside the graduating seniors from Central High School in a symbolic walk before the graduation ceremony May 15, 8:30 a.m. Community members are invited to attend this meaningful moment.

Cancer Screenings

The Urology Health Foundation, in conjunction with the Butler County Health Department, is offering free prostate cancer screenings May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 North College Street in Greenville. Call (334) 382-3154 for more information.

Alumni Basketball

The Calhoun School invites alumni to the inaugural All-Class Alumni Basketball Game July 25 at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The alumni bank will perform and entry is $5. To participate or for more information, contact Nicole Smith (334) 219-6191.