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Better Business Bureau warns classic car buyer to steer clear of scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama is issuing a warning to consumers about a surge in reports of fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. The fraudulent sites are tricking buyers into losing substantial sums of money, with Alabamians falling victim to car dealer scams originating from other states. […]
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 […]
Partnership offers safe celebration tips
By Julie Heckman American Pyrotechnics Safety and Education Foundation The American Pyrotechnics Safety and Education Foundation (APSEF) has launched its nationwide “Celebrate Safely: Responsible Fireworks Use” campaign, and is partnering with national retailer, Fireworks Supermarket, to promote the emphasis and share tips for celebrating Independence Day without injury or incident on July 4. This year’s […]
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 […]
CoffeeTime with Andy & Renie – It Takes Courage To Be A Loser
By Andy and Renie Bowman Losing is not for the faint-hearted. It takes its toll on your mind, your emotions, and your body, no doubt about it. It literally takes a champion at heart to lose, because you have to have a lot of courage to face the battering of your self-esteem, your finances and […]
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 […]
‘Trees4AL’ – Tree Planting Grant Opens for Applications
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the opening of “Trees4AL,” a match-free, tree planting grant with awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 for disadvantaged areas in Alabama. The grant is part of Alabama’s total allocation of $750,000 over four years from the $1.5 billion dollar investment […]
USDA urges grilling, smoking safety
On July 4, the aroma of barbecue will fill the air as the festivities bring together family and friends to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking. Food is the biggest staple when it comes to celebrating Independence Day, aside from the fireworks. Whether people are sizzling burgers on the grill or slow-cooking […]
It looks good on the shelf
By Michael J. Brooks One of the ministry traditions I grew up with is that older ministers would often give us younger ministers a treasured book—either one from their libraries or a copy of one they found encouraging. I think this tradition is all but over now. Many of us older pastors have tried to […]
Mentoring the next generation
By Brandon Baggett It was Solomon who once noted, “A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever” (Ecclesiastes 1:4 ESV). The wise preacher’s words remind us we aren’t going to live forever. No generation will occupy this earth permanently. There is coming a day when we will each leave this world […]
Meet Me At the Cross
By Dean Kelly If you have read these articles over the last few months, first of all I thank you for reading them. You have probably noticed in reading them a common theme throughout these articles: meet me at the cross. The divinely inspired Apostle Paul penned these words, “And I, brethren, when I came […]
ALDOT Announces No Temporary Lane Closures
By Amanda Dean Special to The Lowndes Signal The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is expecting an increase in traffic volume during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend and urges travelers to prioritize safe driving. For the safety of all motorists and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures will take […]
Talk is cheap – Discipleship takes commitment
By Dunford Cole We all know this to be true. It is easy to talk about what you will or should do. However, saying and doing are two completely different things. Jesus called his followers to take up their cross and to follow him. The disciples knew what he meant. By following Jesus it was […]
Both afraid, but they chose different paths
By R.A. Mathews She was afraid. We know this because when she got caught, she stepped forward trembling with fear. But fear hadn’t stopped her. We don’t know what she knew about Jesus, because this moment happened early into His ministry — Jesus hadn’t yet chosen all of His disciples. However, she believed in him […]
Faith Community Calendar
* District IV Christian Church (DOC) in Alabama Northwest Florida will host an award presentation for the Mitchell James Scholarship June 30 at 2 p.m. at New Salem Christian Church located at 133 West Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. A 5th Sunday fellowship meeting will follow at 3 p.m. * Imago Dei Church at the 45 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Overnight preparations makes for good morning
Some people consider breakfast as the most important meal of the day. I have found that to be true in my own life and learned over the years that a little preparation the night before keeps me from missing out on the nutrition I need to make for a productive day. Delicious breakfast options abound […]
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 […]
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