Local police, sheriff warn public



(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange wishes Alabamians safe and happy holidays, urging them to take precautions against scams and other potential dangers. Unfortunately, this also is a time when unscrupulous people might take advantage of others’ generous and joyful spirits. The Attorney General offers the following tips and reminders to protect consumers during this special time. Scammers Posing as […]

Ashland adds two police vehicles




The Ashland City Council met in planning and regular sessions Monday evening with Mayor Larry Fetner and all City Council members present, listed in order of their districts: Joe Smith, Bobbie J. Steed, Kim Crist Cain, Anne Gaither and Tommy Cantrell. Clerk- Administrator Chelsey Wynn and Assistant Clerk Robin Catrett, Chief of Police Joseph Stanford and Fire Chief Brett Thompson […]

First Baptist Ashland; Lineville Baptist present historic concert




The combined choirs of First Baptist Church of Ashland and Lineville Baptist Church will put on a historic concert this coming Sunday, December 11, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Ashland. The program is free and the public is invited to hear them perform “Glory Divine”, arranged and orchestrated by Bradley Knight. First Baptist Music Minister Mike Vickers said he […]

Lineville receives new zoning map



The Lineville City Council met in regular session Monday afternoon with Mayor Roy Adamson and Council members Carolyn Smith, David Proctor, Joseph Appleby, Robert Milstead and Johnny Appleby present. Also present were Clerk Cynthia Harris, Administrator Donna Mathews, Chief of Police Shane Dunnagan and Maintenance Supervisor Rusty Taylor. A public hearing was held at 4:30 p.m. for citizens to comment […]

Burn order lifted; water restrictions are still in effect



MONTGOMERY –Governor Robert Bentley and Interim State Forester Gary Cole have rescinded the statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order which has been in effect since early November. Officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) say the state has received enough rainfall over the last few days to reduce the threat of dangerous wildfires. As always, individuals are asked to use […]

Ashland parade Thursday



Ashland’s Christmas Parade is this Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 8. Eli Sims, a local child who has been fighting a long battle with cancer, will be the Grand Marshal. He has been an inspiration throughout his battle, always showing a big smile. The Ashland Parade will take a new route this year, lining up at the […]

City of Lineville Thanksgiving lunch



Ms. Doris Hallmark Harris



The funeral service for Doris Hallmark Harris, age 84, of Lineville, AL will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Rev. Claude Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Harris passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was a native of Clay County and a […]

Mrs. Ruby W. Morris



The funeral service for Ruby W. Morris, age 59, of Cragford, AL will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Bro. John Waites and Bro. Brandon Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the New Harmony Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Morris passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home. She was […]

Infant Lucille Rose “Lucy” Hunter



The funeral service for Infant Lucille Rose “Lucy” Hunter of Lineville, AL were held at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jim Arnall and Rev. Andrew Luker officiating. Burial was in Ashland City Cemetery. Lucy is survived by her parents: Brandon and Abby Hunter and her brother, Brice, all of Lineville; […]