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AT&T network outage disrupts services for thousands
Beginning early Thursday morning, thousands of AT&T customers, including many in areas of Butler, Lowndes and Crenshaw County, experienced disruptions in phone services due to a widespread network outage. AT&T posted an update on Feb. 22 at 10:15 a.m., acknowledging the issue in a statement. “Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this […]
Lowndes County Arrests Feb. 11 – 15
Lowndes County Arrests Feb. 11 – 15 Feb. 11 * Jon Kreder, 35: Sodomy second degree Feb. 12 * Robert Williams, 48: Assault third degree Feb. 14 * Kentravious Dudley, 23: Domestic violence second degree, assault second degree and domestic violence third degree, harassment Feb. 15 * Dellonora Galy, 42: Criminal mischief first degree, unauthorized […]
Robertson named to AHSAA Student Leadership Team
The Calhoun School junior Tyler Robertson has been named to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Student Leadership Team. Lowndes County Public Schools Athletic Director Nickles Rankins nominated Robertson for the honor and said the 6-foot-3 shooting guard, who also plays small forward and power forward, exemplifies all that represents a well-rounded student-athlete. “When […]
Ivey awards $188M ‘middle-mile’ broadband funding
Governor Kay Ivey visited her hometown of Camden Monday, to announce the award of more than $188 Million to fund broadband expansion for rural communities like those in Lowndes County. The announcement unveiled the Alabama Anchor Institution/Middle Mile Grant Program which awards 12 internet service providers (ISOP) $188,453,905 for 4,000 miles of “middle-mile” high-speed internet […]
Sewell vows to protect and expand social security benefits
Ahead of the 84th anniversary of the first-ever Social Security check, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement vowing to protect and expand Social Security benefits for the over 153,000 beneficiaries in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell is an original cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act which would enhance benefits for […]
ALEA’s ICAC Unit Promotes Safer Internet Day 2024
Feb. 6, marked Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is joining forces with law enforcement […]
Wallace voted Lowndes County Athlete of the Week
Iyanis Wallace was voted as Lowndes County’s Athlete of the Week for Week 17. A Central High School junior, Wallace plays guard for the Lions’ basketball team. In football, he is also a wide receiver, quarterback and defensive back for the Lions. Iyanis is an honor student who strives for excellence in the classroom and […]
Universities recognize Lowndes students for academic excellence
Mississippi State University (MSU) released the fall 2023 President’s List Jan. 23, honoring two Lowndes County students among those recognized for their academic excellence. Shorter University also released its Dean’s List Jan. 22, naming one Lowndes County native for achieving top honors. Trevor Haney of Hope Hull and Helen Oglesby of Lowndesboro were among more […]
Commission recommends workforce development initiatives
The Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on 21st Century Workforce, created by the Legislature and led by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth released a landmark plan Jan. 22 recommending fundamental transformation of Alabama’s workforce development initiatives. Rep. Kelvin Lawrence (D-Hayneville) serves on the commission and said commissioners are working to address workforce development concerns. “We’ve been doing a […]
ADPH immunizations, certificates unavailable Jan. 31 – Feb. 2
Due to upgrades in the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Immunization Registry System, ImmPRINT, county health departments in Alabama will be unable to provide immunizations or certificates of immunization (COIs) Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. County health departments will be open regular hours on these days, and other clinics and services will be available […]
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