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Celebrating the life, love, legacy of our dearly loved Wilbert Bernard Rudolph, Jr.
September 16, 1983 – July 6, 2024 Wilbert Bernard Rudolph, Jr., affectionately called “Junebug” and “Junior,” was a cherished soul known for his compassionate heart, sharp wit and strong will. Born to Wilbert Rudolph, Sr. and Tanya Lattimore-Goldsmith, Junior was a beacon of kindness, loyalty and steadfastness throughout his 40 years. Junior’s life was a […]
White Hall Adds Community Sustainability to Engagement with Communities Unlimited
Communities Unlimited (CU) has added a new resource for White Hall. Amanda McBride, a community facilitator at CU, is engaging with community members and officials, and working under a Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grant from the USDA through 2026. The Community Sustainability Team at CU partners with communities to create vibrant, sustainable economic opportunities […]
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, slated for Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Towns including Fort Deposit and Hayneville participate each year in the annual tax holiday traditionally held the third full weekend […]
Haney presents at research symposium
A Lowndes County native recently presented at Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Undergraduate Research Symposium and brought home honors for his efforts. Trevor Haney of Hope Hull is a Lowndes Academy graduate attending MSU. During the spring semester, Haney presented “Gastrointestinal Parasite Reinfection in Dewormed Beef Steers Over a 90-d Grazing Period” in the Biological and […]
McGhee named to Lawson president’s list
A Hayneville resident was recently named to the honors list at Lawson State Community College. Johnae McGhee was among the 133 students named to the college’s spring president’s list. She works as the Federal Programs Secretary for Lowndes County Public Schools and is pursuing higher education online at Lawson State while working full time to […]
What is your ‘why?’
Early in my journalism career I learned that the most compelling stories illuminate a subject’s “why” — why they chose their career, why they opened their business, why they spearheaded a community effort, why they work to make the world a better place. With the discovery came a realization of my own “why,” weaving into […]
Do this and find your way
By R.A. Mathews I stood in the hall and cried. True story. This was at a nearby college. I had signed up to take a graduate class in writing, but I stood outside the doorway thinking, “I’m not good enough.” I had earned a Master of Divinity degree. God had called me when I was […]
Lawmakers condemn violence, call for peace after Trump rally shooting
Lawmakers are calling for peace after shots were fired at Former President Donald Trump during a political rally Saturday. Former U.S. Attorney General and Senator Jeff Sessions released a statement Saturday evening calling for peace in response to the shooting. “My prayers are with President Trump and his family, and the families of the rally […]
One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed
By Dean Kelly With an ever-increasing brilliance, through the branches of the trees, the sun can be seen peeking its head up with a blast of color. The heavens have labored through the night, and now a new day has been born. This newborn day will hold all the hopes, joy, love, despair, sorrow, pain, […]
The Rise Of The Neighborhood Church
By Michael J. Brooks I met her at a conference in our state, and she quickly turned the conversation to her church, of which she was very proud. She loved the pastor, the members, the worship and the ministry. All of this is fine. Then I asked her where her church was located. I knew […]
Lowndes County Faith Community Calendar
* North Lowndes Church of Christ will host a homecoming service July 14 featuring speaker Brandon Baggett. Bible classes begin at 9 a.m. Worship starts at 10 a.m. with lunch fellowship following. Afternoon worship begins at 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 6595 Highway 80 East in Hope Hull. * Hayneville Baptist Church will […]
Austin selected as father, hero winner
The Lowndes Signal held a contest in June to honor local fathers. One father of two, a Minter resident, was selected as a prime example of the men who fill the role of dad and hero to their families. Hunter Austin was nominated for the honor by his wife RayAnn Neamon because of the selfless […]
Container gardening contributes to family wellness
By Tana Shealey Alabama Cooperative Extension Coordinator Residents milled around the square in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse during the Tour of Wellness Community Health Fair on June 29. Alabama Cooperative Extension System educator Roosevelt Robinson braved the hot weather to teach the impact of home-grown fruit and vegetables. “Food is medicine. What better […]
BBUWP closes on Thornton building
The Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program recently finalized the purchase of a building in Hayneville which will soon house program offices. Formerly the offices of attorney Jerry Thornton who passed away in September 2022, the building just off the Hayneville Town Square will provide the program a place to hold office hours within Lowndes County […]
Lowndes County Arrests June 29 – July 3
June 29 * Roderick Managan, 47 – Three counts failure to appear/pay: failure to stop at stop sign, operating vehicle without insurance, driving while revoked July 1 * Kentravious Dudley, 24 – Criminal mischief second degree * Tom rudolph, 41 – Failure to appear: theft of property first degree * Sammy Lewis, 40 – Forgery […]
Local pastor receives patent, plans for future sales
A local pastor has received a patent for her newest invention and hopes to bring it into stores throughout Lowndes County and further beyond. Celeste Crenshaw, a pastor for Radical Anointing Baptist Church, has worn many hats throughout her life; pastor, author, singer-songwriter and inventor, to name a few. “I think I’m the first black […]
Lowndes County Community Calendar
Theatre Camp Lowndes Middle School in Fort Deposit will host a Rodney Wilkerson and The Drama Tower of Power Theatre Summer Camp July 8 – 12 and July 15 – 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The camp is for ages 12 – 18. The performance is scheduled for July 18 at 1 p.m. […]
School rally sports movie matinee theme
The Lowndes County Public Schools are setting the stage for a back-to-school rally movie-goers young and old alike are sure to enjoy. The annual school year kickoff event is slated to take place Saturday, July 20 in The Calhoun School gymnasium. Boasting the usual meet and greet opportunity for families to get acquainted with teachers […]
Young women prepare for upcoming DYW program
A few of Lowndes County’s most distinguished young women attended a Lowndes County Commission meeting recently and took part in the process of government operations while preparing for an upcoming program designed to highlight and reward the dedication to excellence. Participants of the Distinguished Young Women of Lowndes County program joined coordinator Hanna Thrower on […]
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