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Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Dallas and Lowndes counties Tuesday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 2:29 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Dallas and Lowndes counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:29 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dannelly Reservoir...
Haney presents at research symposium
A Lowndes County native recently presented at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Undergraduate Research Symposium and brought home honors for his efforts. Trevor Haney of Hope Hull is a Lowndes Academy graduate attending MSU. During the spring semester, Haney presented “Gastrointestinal Parasite Reinfection in Dewormed Beef Steers Over a 90-d Grazing Period” in the Biological and […]
Update: Heat advisory for Central Alabama until Tuesday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:42 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees."
What is your ‘why?’
Early in my journalism career I learned that the most compelling stories illuminate a subject’s “why” — why they chose their career, why they opened their business, why they spearheaded a community effort, why they work to make the world a better place. With the discovery came a realization of my own “why,” weaving into […]
Lowndes County Faith Community Calendar
* North Lowndes Church of Christ will host a homecoming service July 14 featuring speaker Brandon Baggett. Bible classes begin at 9 a.m. Worship starts at 10 a.m. with lunch fellowship following. Afternoon worship begins at 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 6595 Highway 80 East in Hope Hull. * Hayneville Baptist Church will […]
Austin selected as father, hero winner
The Lowndes Signal held a contest in June to honor local fathers. One father of two, a Minter resident, was selected as a prime example of the men who fill the role of dad and hero to their families. Hunter Austin was nominated for the honor by his wife RayAnn Neamon because of the selfless […]
BBUWP closes on Thornton building
The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program recently finalized the purchase of a building in Hayneville which will soon house program offices. Formerly the offices of attorney Jerry Thornton who passed away in September 2022, the building just off the Hayneville Town Square will provide the program a place to hold office hours within Lowndes County […]
Container gardening contributes to family wellness
By Tana Shealey Alabama Cooperative Extension Coordinator Residents milled around the square in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse during the Tour of Wellness Community Health Fair on June 29. Alabama Cooperative Extension System educator Roosevelt Robinson braved the hot weather to teach the impact of home-grown fruit and vegetables. “Food is medicine. What better […]
Local pastor receives patent, plans for future sales
A local pastor has received a patent for her newest invention and hopes to bring it into stores throughout Lowndes County and further beyond. Celeste Crenshaw, a pastor for Radical Anointing Baptist Church, has worn many hats throughout her life; pastor, author, singer-songwriter and inventor, to name a few. “I think I’m the first black […]
Lowndes County Arrests June 29 – July 3
June 29 * Roderick Managan, 47 – Three counts failure to appear/pay: failure to stop at stop sign, operating vehicle without insurance, driving while revoked July 1 * Kentravious Dudley, 24 – Criminal mischief second degree * Tom rudolph, 41 – Failure to appear: theft of property first degree * Sammy Lewis, 40 – Forgery […]
Young women prepare for upcoming DYW program
A few of Lowndes County’s most distinguished young women attended a Lowndes County Commission meeting recently and took part in the process of government operations while preparing for an upcoming program designed to highlight and reward the dedication to excellence. Participants of the Distinguished Young Women of Lowndes County program joined coordinator Hanna Thrower on […]
School rally sports movie matinee theme
The Lowndes County Public Schools are setting the stage for a back-to-school rally movie-goers young and old alike are sure to enjoy. The annual school year kickoff event is slated to take place Saturday, July 20 in The Calhoun School gymnasium. Boasting the usual meet and greet opportunity for families to get acquainted with teachers […]
Lowndes County Community Calendar
Theatre Camp Lowndes Middle School in Fort Deposit will host a Rodney Wilkerson and The Drama Tower of Power Theatre Summer Camp July 8 – 12 and July 15 – 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The camp is for ages 12 – 18. The performance is scheduled for July 18 at 1 p.m. […]
Wastewater program holds orientation July 20
By Carmelita Arnold Special to The Lowndes Signal The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program Board (LCUWP) is sponsoring a Wastewater Program Orientation on July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Fort Deposit City Hall, 260 Old Ft. Road in Fort Deposit. The orientation is open to the public; however, the residents of Fort Deposit and […]
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