Exchange Club honors three officers



Each year, the Clay County Exchange Club holds Law Day in honor of our local law enforcement and gives special recognition during this event to a deserving Officer whose jurisdiction covers seven counties, including Clay County. This Officer is nominated by their Superiors, and is chosen as a result of going above and beyond their job requirements. The program was […]

Clay Commission approves special special election for millage tax vote



At Monday’s Commission meeting, Clay County Superintendent of Education Billy Walker addressed the Commissioners to request a Special Election for the 13.5 mill education renewal tax, which will expire in 2020. Walker explained this mill tax had already been in place for some 40 years now, so this would not be a new tax. This mill tax is local funding […]

Lineville Council hires police officer and dispatcher



The Lineville City Council met Wednesday, May 8 for their regular scheduled meeting. Topics discussed during the work session prior to the meeting included painting of the inside of City Hall and a new employee pay scale. In the regular meeting, it was business as usual. Council members voted to approve both the previous regular session and special called meeting […]

Ashland Council discusses grants



The Ashland City Council met Wednesday, May 8, 2019 for their regular scheduled meeting. The main topics covered at the work session prior was what the best option might be to attain a storm shelter for the citizens of the city. EMA Director Theresa Daugherty and Community Consultant Terry Acuff were both present to discuss the grant options available to […]

Man dies in county line accident



A one–vehicle accident on Rock Springs Rd in Goodwater early last week resulted in the death of a Goodwater resident. David Glenn Keel, age 56, of Goodwater was fatally injured when he was ejected from his vehicle. The call came into 911 at 11:55 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, with Clay County Rescue Squad, Clay County Sheriff ’s Office, Tri-Community […]

Mrs. Bettie Sue Tidwell Wilkerson



Funeral services for Bettie Sue Tidwell Wilkerson, age 86, of Wadley, AL were held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Union Baptist Church (Motley) with Rev. Noel Vickers, Rev. John Roberts, and Rev. Tim Harris officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Wilkerson passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Clay County Nursing Home […]

Mrs. Clara Whatley Hudson



Gravesides services for Mrs. Clara Whatley Hudson, age 96, of Maryville, TN, formerly of Clay County, were held at Barfield Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm. Mrs. Hudson passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Maryville, TN. She is survived by a daughter, Janice H. Wade (Gary) of Maryville, TN; brother, Fred Whatley (Polly) […]

Mrs. Arba V. Ogle Whitehead



Funeral services for Arba V. Ogle Whitehead, age 102, of Ashland, AL was held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Protestant Bible Church with Rev. John Luckie and Rev. David Holcombe officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining Cemetery. Mrs. Whitehead passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home. A lifelong resident of […]

Mrs. Kay Harris Hanners



Funeral services for Kay Harris Hanners, age 63, of Cragford, AL was held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church (Lineville) with Rev. Tim Tipton and Rev. Jimmy Brand officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Hanners passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her residence. A native of Clay County, she was […]

Mr. Carl David Ingram



The Memorial Services for Mr. Carl David Ingram, age 41, AL of Lineville, AL was held at First United Methodist Church in Ashland on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Mr. Ingram passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, resided in Virginia for […]