One airlifted in shooting
Juvenile suspected, in custodyMarch 22, 2023
The following is a press release from Lineville Chief of Police Richard Bickerstaff. On March 19,2023, at approximately 6:30pm, Lineville Police Department received a call of a shooting in the...
Longtime Ashland businessman passes
By David Proctor
Clay Times-Journal | March 22, 2023
Longtime Ashland businessman Joe Runyan passed away on Monday, March 13, leaving a lifelong legacy at Planters Hardware in Ashland. He helped out in the store, even as a child....
Suspect at large after pursuit
March 22, 2023
The following is a press release from Lineville Chief of Police Richard Bickerstaff. On March 16, 2023 slightly after midnight, Lineville Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a...
Car accident claims life of Ashland woman
March 22, 2023
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, has claimed the life of an Ashland woman. Martha K. Powell, 70, was fatally injured when the 2003...

Clay County turns out for Mike Rogers
Photo and Story by David Proctor
Clay Times-Journal | March 22, 2023
The Clay and Coosa County Young Republicans hosted a meeting featuring District 3 Congressman Mike Rogers on Thursday, March 16 at Honey’s Café in Lineville. A large crowd of at least 60 people included the...

Water break temporarily shuts down Ashland
By Tammy Andrews
Clay Times-Journal | March 22, 2023
It was all hands on deck last Wednesday night, when a 12-inch water main break along Hwy 9 took out the water supply for the city of Ashland. General Manager for Ashland Water and Sewer...

Lineville Park Board golf tournament this weekend
March 22, 2023
The Lineville Park and Recreation Board is hosting their annual golf tournament to benefit the park on March 25, 2023 at the Clay County Public Golf Course. Registration will begin at 8 am and is...

Clay County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
March 22, 2023
The following is Clay County Sheriff's Office weekly report courtesy of Sheriff Henry Lambert. On March 15th, The Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a report of theft of property on Bailey Road in the Cragford...

Shinbone VFD uses new helipad for the first time
March 15, 2023
Shinbone Valley Volunteer Fire Department utilized their new helicopter landing pad for the first time on Saturday, March 4th. The landing pad was completed in 2022 and provides a safe area free of wires and...

A “Dog-gone” good time!
March 15, 2023
Monty, the horse riding dog served as the caboose in the wagon train.
Local Church News
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
Bellview “Good morning! We want you to feel at home at Bellview Baptist,” said Pastor Wayne Adams to the visitors...
LHS Class of 1973 50th Reunion
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
The Lineville High School class of 1973 will be holding their 50th class reunion on Saturday, April 1st. All members...
Rogers warns of dangers within and without
EDITORIALohtadmin | March 22, 2023
District 3 U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers spoke to a large gathering of public officials and citizens from all over Clay...
Inside the Statehouse:
2026 Governor’s Race Has BegunSteve Flowers
Political Columnist | ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023: Alabama’s original 1901 Constitution had a law whereby the governor could only serve one four-year term and...
SERVICES OFFERED
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
NEW’S TREE SERVICE: Ricky New, owner, tree surgeon. Bucket and loader truck services. 35 years experience. Insured/ call for a...
FOR RENT
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
FOR RENT: 3- bedroom trailer for rent. Call James Miller 256-375- 2184.
Giddens inducted into AHSAA Hall of Fame
By Ray Stansell
Clay Times-Journal | ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: We thank the AHSAA and veteran sports historian Bill Plott for contributing to this story. “People will forget...
Vols baseball and softball pick up wins
By Ray Stansell
Clay Times-Journal | ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
The Central Lady Volunteers played their area opener with Lincoln at home on March 13. They jumped out to a...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
Family Bingo Night- Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville Saturday March 25th 5PM-8PM. New Prizes-Gift Cards-and more. Five free cards...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ohtadmin | March 15, 2023
The Clay County Garden Show will be held by the Clay County Chamber of Commerce on April 1st, 2023 at...
Mrs. Grace M. Mathews
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Grace M. Mathews, age 84, of Lineville, AL was held on Monday, March 20, 2023...
Mr. John Henry Rhines
ohtadmin | March 22, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. John Henry Rhines, age 89, of Sevierville, Tennessee, were held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at...