Coin Toss Decides Clay County Sheriff

Studdard wins office after 2680 vote tie

The provisional ballots were counted Tuesday November 13, 2018 at the Clay County Courthouse. Before the ballots were counted, James “Jim” Studdard led by seven votes for Clay County Sheriff over Henry Lambert. There were a total of 23 provisional ballots cast. 17 ballots were counted and six were deemed not-countable. After the tallying of the votes, the two candidates […]

Insurance Discussed at Commission



The Clay County Commission met on Tuesday November 13, 2018. The most impactful item on the agenda was insurance for employees. Commissioner Donald Harris added this item to the regular meeting agenda during the work session. During the regular meeting, Harris made the motion to use the extra money in the budget to pay single insurance for all county employees. […]

Central High School Placed on Lockdown over Gun Threat



Wednesday, November 7, the Central High School of Clay County went on lock-down after they were notified of a snap chat post showing a gun and a comment “See you in class”. This post came from a student who was not at school, and the school quickly went on lock-down, and officials notified police.Several Officers responded to the school while […]

Walker Discusses Importance of Roots



The City of Ashland sponsored a Veterans Day program that was hosted by Central High School of Clay County last Thursday morning. Mayor Larry Fetner welcomed the Veterans, students, faculty and guests. Ashland Boy Scout Troop #342 posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.The Central High Band played the National Anthem and then played the Armed Services Medley […]

McLain Speaks on Changing Role of National Guard



The Clay County Exchange Club held their annual Veterans Day program last Friday at Lineville Baptist Church. President Tiffany Young opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, especially the veterans present. She also read a poem honoring veterans. Carlton DeVaughn led  pledge of allegianceKen Yates sang “God Bless America” accompanied by his wife, Charlene. Rusty Taylor offered a prayer, giving special […]

Mrs. Mary Joyce Creed Campbell



The funeral service for Mary Joyce Creed Campbell, age 66, of Lineville, AL was held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Sis. Alice Watts and Bro. David Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Shady Grove Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Clay County […]

Mrs. Rose Lumpkin



The funeral service for Rose Lumpkin, age 81, of Delta, AL was held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Rev. Bob Bain officiating. Burial followed in the Black’s Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Lumpkin passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her home. She was a native of Center, North Dakota and […]

Mr. Cecil P. Horn, Jr.



Cecil P. Horn, Jr., age 69, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home in Hendersonville, TN. He was a native of Ashland, Alabama and a graduate of Clay County High School. He was a graduate of Athens State University. He was an Eagle Scout and adult scout leader for a number of years. He grew up in […]

Mr. Silvy Johnston



The funeral service for Mr. Silvy Johnston, age 74, of Shinbone Valley, was held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland, AL with William Johnston officiating. Burial followed in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Johnston passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston. A […]

Calendar



CORRECTION: Annual Okley Evans Memorial Singing at Malone Baptist Church was held Sunday Nov 5th 11:00 A.M. Clay County Women’s Committee: are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Call Patricia Satterfield 256-396-2330 or drop off at the ALFA building. NOTICE OF CHANGE IN HOURS of The Clay County Museum (located on the north side of the square) in […]