Lanell Downs Smith, Author at Lowndes Signal

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Medieval Festival welcomes record numbers in spite of rain

The Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival welcomed guests Saturday and Sunday to enjoy living history demonstrations, shopping, food and entertainment. In spite of high temperatures and ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 5:08 pm

Faith

Get ready to see the future

By R.A. Tea Mathews Have you ever felt strangely drawn to act in some way? Then, later, realized that God had shown you the future? ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:55 pm

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Hayneville hosts health fair

The Town of Hayneville will hold a free health and wellness fair, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Hayneville Senior Center ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:39 pm

Community Spotlight

Hope Hull youth awarded scholarships

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) awarded Ellis Ann and Shep Evans of Hope Hull scholarships for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:20 pm

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Viver Brasil performs in Lowndes schools

Viver Brasil Dance Company brought Afro-Brazilian dance, music, and culture to Lowndes County Schools Tuesday and Wednesday, performing  “We Rise, We Samba” for students at ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:12 pm

Columns

Trees herald spring awakening

While working in my backyard on March 11, I noticed my pecan tree had awakened. The azaleas and wisteria were days ahead of it, but ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:59 pm

Sports

Rebels compete in Macon East tournament

The Lowndes Academy varsity baseball team traveled to Montgomery on March 16-18 where they competed in a Macon East Academy Tournament. The Rebels faced four ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:28 pm

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Braggs church celebrates “first ladies”

New Salem Baptist Church in Braggs honored community ladies, past and present, on March 18, hosting the third celebration of its kind for women over ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:22 pm

Columns

Community news available online and in print

An Editorial Opinion of The Lowndes Signal Last week, a Birmingham resident approached a Signal reporter, expressing joy over meeting “a real, live newspaper reporter” ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 11:17 am

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Career Tech hosts national FFA president

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at Lowndes County Career Tech Center in Hayneville will host national FFA President Andrew Seibel during his visit ... Read more

by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, March 23, 2023 11:13 am

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