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Early Alabama cult leader preached violence, kidnapping and murder
By 1912, John Samuel Barker had convinced more than 70 people living in rural areas along the Lauderdale-Limestone County line that he was Christ. Calling himself the Rev. Barker, the tall, broad-shouldered man who had until then worked mostly as a store clerk began holding religious meetings in brush arbors when the weather was good and in Jim Moody’s general store when it wasn’t.
Lauderdale County drug bust leads to 3 arrests
Three Florence men were arrested after drugs with a street value of $17,000 were seized from a house in the Greenhill area. According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, agents executed a search warrant at 1837 County Road 38 on Thursday. Agents had the residence under surveillance prior to the search warrant, deputies say.
Residents frustrated over Zip City water situation, boil advisory remains in effect
Water supply in Lauderdale County's Zip City Community has been mostly restored after multiple system leaks, but some are hoping this will be a lesson their water provider can learn from as they remain under a boil water advisory.
Longtime Lauderdale County girls basketball coach Brant Llewellyn retires for health reasons
Lauderdale County girls basketball coach Brant Llewellyn is retiring due to health issues after 25 years guiding the storied program. The Tigers have won a state-record 13 championships, eight under Llewellyn, who took over for Larry Sinyard in 1999. “It’s been a great run at Lauderdale County and I loved...
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