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Jackson holds book signing Saturday
A Lowndes County native and University of Alabama (UA) graduate is the focus of a new book by Dr. Christopher Love. “The Crimson Code: Price of Success” is a biography featuring the life and work of Desmond A. Jackson, grandson of former White Hall Mayor John Jackson and the late Dr. Katie Welch Jackson. He […]
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 […]
Reward offered for SORNA suspect information
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information on a man wanted by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office. Bryant Terrell James, 40, is wanted in Lowndes County for a Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) violation. He is described as a Black male, 5-foot-9 and weighing 167 pounds. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West […]
Advocate celebrates Newsroom of the Year
The Greenville Newspapers, Inc. team was named Boone Newsmedia 2023 Newsroom of the Year and Newsroom of the Quarter for December 2023. The achievement is a testament to the support of readers in Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw counties as well as the team’s dedication to serving the communities in which their lives have established deep […] The post Advocate celebrates Newsroom of the Year appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Celebrating independence in ‘the 45’
For nearly 250 years, Americans have considered July 4 as the nation’s birthday. Lowndes County residents are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day, marking the occasion in a variety of ways which express their love of country, devotion to family and commitment to unity. The Town of Lowndesboro holds an annual celebration, complete with a […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Thursday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:12 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees." "Hot...
Community Calendar
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Town of Lowndesboro will hold its annual parade and program July 4. Lineup begins at 7:30 a.m. at Lowndes Academy. The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. and will proceed down Broad Street. A patriotic program at Ruby Moore Park starts at 9 a.m.
Wastewater program launches international collaboration
Lowndes County’s decades-old wastewater crisis is returning to center stage on the world platform for the second time since 2017. But recent attention is positive, illuminating recent efforts at solving sewage disposal in the area and joining forces with worldwide partners determined to bring access to sanitation to all people. Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program […]
State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence has been charged with forgery and possession of a forged instrument
On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that state Representative Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence (D-Hayneville) was arrested on two felony charges. Rep. Lawrence is age 50 and a resident of Hayneville in Lowndes County. He is the former Mayor of Hayneville. He represents House District 69 in Lowndes, Montgomery, Wilcox, and Autauga Counties. He has served in the House since 2014.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Monday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:24 a.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Tallapoosa, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 105 degrees." "Hot temperatures and...
Freedom to celebrate, freedom to choose
An Editorial Opinion of The Lowndes Signal Independence Day approaches this week, and local communities are gearing up to celebrate the anniversary of America’s freedom declaration in a variety of ways. Citizens enjoy festive events, and in Lowndes County, the Town of Lowndesboro will host its annual parade beginning at 8:30 a.m. and launching from […]
Hope dealers celebrate third 2024 graduation
Hope Inspired Ministries Executive Director (HIM), John Bowman, refers to the organization’s staff members as “hope dealers.” The label aptly describes the role career coaches and Lowndes County site director Jessica Fails play in helping men and women transform their lives from hopeless to hope filled. “We have students that are really shy and standoffish, […]
Signal celebrates Newsroom of the Year
An Editorial Opinion of The Lowndes Signal The Greenville Newspapers, Inc. team was named Boone Newsmedia 2023 Newsroom of the Year and Newsroom of the Quarter for December 2023. The achievement is a testament to the support of readers in Lowndes, Butler and Crenshaw counties as well as the team’s dedication to serving the communities […]
Commission prioritizes dialysis center funding
The Lowndes County Commission voted to renew a grant writing contract with Deborah Stewart, CEO and senior consultant of Avalon Consulting Service, LLC during its June 24 meeting. After approving renewal of Stewart’s contract, commissioners tasked her with finding grants to fund a much-needed dialysis center for area residents. “We need a dialysis center,” said […]
Head Start conducts training retreat
By Angela J. Calhoun, Ed.S. Special to The Lowndes Signal On May 20-22, the Lowndes County Board of Education’s Head Start faculty and staff along with Superintendent Samita Jeter and school board members Travis Rogers, Rev. Robert Grant, and Brant McCray participated in an annual training retreat. This year’s theme was “Rounding Up the 2023-24 […]
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