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Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Dallas and Lowndes counties Monday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:42 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Dallas and Lowndes counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Belknap, or 13 miles west...
Jones named Employee of Month
Patricia Jones was honored recently and named as Hope Inspired Ministries Employee of the Month. Jones is the ministries’ Lowndes County Data Entry Specialist, bringing detail-oriented services and speaking Bible truths over students participating in the program. She serves the ministry and students by finding ways to help in any way she can. In a […]
Cattlewomen honor father, award scholarships
The Lowndes County Cattlewomen’s Association (LCCW) held its annual recognition dinner June 27, honoring a local father and awarding scholarships to three local students. The association held the dinner at Harrell and Son’s Farms in Hayneville. Association member Amy Martin presented Kyle Harrell with the Father of the Year Award. Kyle and Ann Louise Harrell […]
Marble-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Friday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:40 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore and Montgomery counties. The storms could bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:40 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Lowndes County students make honors list
Lowndes County natives were among more than 4,000 students named to the Mississippi State spring 2024 president’s list. Trevor Haney of Hope Hull joined Helen Oglesby and Jake Hooper of Lowndesboro as part of the 4,137 students who attained the honor. All three are graduates of Lowndes Academy and Oglesby earned her Bachelor of Science […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Sunday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:52 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Tallapoosa, Chambers, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values of 105 to 107 degrees." "Hot...
Sheriff welcomes Buford as corrections officer
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West recently welcomed a law enforcement veteran to staff at the John Hulett detention Facility in Hayneville. Tommy Levlle Buford, Sr. came onboard West’s team as a corrections officer with nearly 25 years of experience in law enforcement. “I started my career in Greenville with the police department,” Buford said. “I […]
Kenzie’s Kreations leading Favorite Chef contest
Lowndes County native Makenzie Clarke loves making delicious desserts and it shows. The 14-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Kenzie’s Kreations is vying for Favorite Chef and if she wins, she will receive $25,000 toward making her dream of opening a brick-and-mortar bakery a reality. Currently ranked as Quarter Finalist, Clarke is leading the pack at […]
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