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Alabama teen dies after head injury during high school football game
An Alabama community is in mourning following the death of a high school quarterback who suffered a brain injury during the school’s season opener Friday night, according to statements from school officials and the teen’s family.
West Virginia governor’s son, company held in contempt in Alabama coke plant pollution lawsuit
The son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the manager of the Birmingham coke plant owned by his family were held in contempt by a federal judge last week for not cooperating with local environmental groups’ pre-trial requests in the groups’ pollution lawsuit. James “Jay” Justice III,...
Bill would allow Alabama nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as […]
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens Sept. 3
By Billy Pope Special to The Lowndes Signal The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31. The 2025 […]
Alabama Power warning customers to avoid scams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Homewood business owner says he was scammed out of $1,500 when he received a call from someone posing as an Alabama Power employee. The caller ID indicated that the call was from the power company, and the scammer claimed that the owner’s power would be shut off if he didn’t pay the alleged overdue bill.
Urgent Recall! Chicken Nuggets Possibly Contains Foreign Matter
Residents of Alabama should be aware of a significant recall affecting Perdue Foods LLC's chicken products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders produced by Perdue Foods. The recall is due to potential metal contamination found in these products.
US attorney for Middle District of Alabama resigns months after appointment
United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross, who was appointed in April, has announced his resignation effective Aug. 24. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham area. “It has been an honor to serve the people of the Middle District of Alabama over the past 10 years,” said Ross. “I am thankful to all the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their support during my time with the Justice Department. These agencies,...
Alabama Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to secure funding, get started and maintain the garden are great things to consider but are not something to fear. “I’ve been working in community and school gardens for more than 10 years,” said Carmen Flammini, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds regional agent. “One thing I can tell you is that you have to create a community to make a school garden successful.” Flammini, who serves Baldwin, Butler, Conecuh and Escambia counties, said being successful means forming a team...
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