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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 […]
History comes to life at Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival
Travel back in time to the year 815 and participate in an immersive living history event at the Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival (AMFF). The local festival offers a unique and enchanting experience transporting visitors to the mythical kingdom of Dragon Croft. Nestled among forests, rolling hills, and meadows on more than 30 acres nestled just […]
Mount Willing Quilt Exhibition Opening in Camden
Through a collaboration with Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center (BBTCAC) and Wilcox ArtWorks (WAW), the Mount Willing Quilters from Lowndes County will exhibit their work, to include the “Sew Their Names Project,” Feb. 22 through March 9, at The Gallery on Broad in Camden. The exhibit will open with a reception and artist talk […]
Alabama House passes gaming bills
The Alabama House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday aimed at regulating gaming in Alabama. The House passed House Bill (HB) 151, a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing five limited forms of gaming — an official state lottery, casino-style games at seven locations, limited sports wagering, traditional raffles and traditional paper bingo. — and prohibiting all […]
Calhoun Tigers take home double sub-regional win
The Calhoun School experienced an awe-inspiring week in basketball as both the varsity girls and varsity boys won their respective games in the Central Sub-Regional Round of the Class 1A Playoffs. After defeating the Autaugaville Lady Eagles in the Class 1A, Area 5 Girls Championship, the Lady Tigers advanced to the sub-regionals where they faced […]
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 […]
Robertson voted Lowndes County Athlete of the Week
Tyler Robertson was voted as Lowndes County’s Athlete of the Week for Week 18. The Calhoun School junior is one of only a few student-athletes across Alabama selected for the AHSAA Student Leadership Team. Robertson scored 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the Lions’ game against Greenville and has recently joined the 1,000-points […]
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 […]
Hyde receives January Character in Action award
The Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council selected Jackson-Steele Elementary fourth-grader Kyleigh Hyde as its January Character in Action award recipient. Hyde, who is an eight-year-old scholar, was nominated for the award by her principal, Shana Ervin, exemplifying academic excellence at her school. “Kyleigh is the epitome of academic excellence,” Ervin wrote in the nomination. “She […]
Life Restaurant empowers youth through cooking program
Throughout January, Life Restaurant, located at 881 Old Fort Road in Fort Deposit, hosted a month-long cooking program aimed at empowering youth in the community. The brainchild of Life Restaurant owner Lashunda Brown, the program not only taught young participants valuable cooking skills but also provided them with a fun and engaging experience. “I wanted […]
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 […]
Alabama 4-H presents STEM at Home Program
Alabama Extension Service’s 4-H has announced its upcoming STEM at Home program, offering fun and educational science lessons for children across Alabama using simple items that are often found at home. Children ages 9-18 who reside in all Alabama counties, including Lowndes, Butler and Crenshaw counties, can participate. The program aims to engage young minds […]
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 […]
Community Calender
BOE Meeting The Lowndes County Public Schools Board of Education will meet on Feb 8 from 6-8 p.m. in the Central Office Auditorium. Food giveaway Imago Dei Church at the 45 distributes food on a first-come, first-served basis the second Saturday of each month. The next distribution will take place Feb. 10 starting at 9 […]
Parole granted for Jeremy Gardner
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles granted the parole request of Jeremy Lee Gardner Jan. 9. Gardner, 52, is currently housed at the Loxley Work Release facility, serving two life sentences for 2014 convictions for trafficking methamphetamines from Lowndes and Covington counties concurrently with a 20-year term for possessing a controlled substance from Conecuh […]
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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