Clay County Fair very successful this year




The Clay County Fair held last Wednesday through Saturday was a huge success, and Chamber of Commerce Director Tiffany Young thanked all of those who worked so hard to make it possible along with the many people who attended during the week. She said they were worried about the weather, but the rain held off until late Saturday. “We learned […]

CTJ Employee Justin McCullers Remembered




Our hearts were saddened last Friday afternoon with the loss of Justin McCullers. As one of our colleagues said, “It’s like getting kicked in the stomach.” There’s a saying in life that the most important thing is when you are born, then the dash between life and death and what you do with your life. Justin’s dash was very short, […]

Altercation at Lineville Police Department



On Friday May 3rd Lineville Police was notified that James Terrell, who had warrants through Randolph County and Georgia, was located at an apartment on McCain St. in Lineville. Officers were given information that Terrell was armed and had stated he was not going back to prison. For almost two hours officers sat on the apartment trying to get Terrell […]

Day of Prayer at Courthouse



A National Day of Prayer service was held at the Clay County Courthouse last Thursday. Several ministers from around the county prayed and one sang a special song for the event.

Several wrecks over the past week



Several wrecks occurred in Clay County over the past several days. The one shown above in Barfield on Highway 9 saw two people being airlifted from the scene. There were at least two or three other accidents in the county, as well, including a three-vehicle accident on Highway 9 near Just a Little Frosting. The CTJ attempted to gather information […]

Mr. Justin Derek McCullers



Funeral services for Justin Derek McCullers, age 25, of Cragford, AL will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Arnall, Rev. Brent Hamlet and a coworker, Ray Stansell, officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Community Cemetery. Justin was born in Alexander City but had lived for most of his […]

Mr. L.H. “Huell” Camp



Funeral services for Mr. L.H. “Huell” Camp, age 94, of Lineville, AL was held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Benefield Funeral Home Lineville with Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial with Military Honors followed in the Clay County Memory Gardens. Mr. Camp passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Clay County Hospital. He was born […]

Mrs. Lois Evelyn Lovelady



Funeral services for Lois Evelyn Lovelady, age 94 of Ashland, were held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Watkins officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining Cemetery. Mrs. Lovelady passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Clay County Nursing Home. She was born in Clay County but had lived […]

Col. John Quincy Adams, II



The Col. John Quincy Adams, II, USA (ret.) passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Martin with his wife of 64 years, Sara, and other family members by his side on May 4, 2019. John Q. was born March 14, 1936 in Ashland, Alabama. The son of John Mackey Adams and Verna Sumners Adams, he grew up in Ashland […]

Calendar



LEGO CLUB 1st and 3rd Friday the Lego Club meets at the Ashland Library at 3:30. Legos for all ages. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Notice of change in hours of The Clay County Museum in Ashland, now open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more information, call Eddie Branch at 256-354-5992. BARFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Brotherhood […]