2020-02-06 E-Edition

One Vehicle Accident Causes Major Gas Leak



A one-vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, February 2nd on Hwy 9 North between Lineville and Ashland was the result of a life-threatening situation. The accident happened around 4:00 P.M. when a female driving an older white Mercedes lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway near the landmark Infant grave, striking a high pressure gas main. Immediately, gas […]

Absentee Voting

For statewide elections, absentee ballot applications and completed absentee ballots for Clay County should be hand delivered or mailed to the Absentee Election Manager no later than the 5th day prior to the election (Thursday, February 27 for the March 3 primary elections). Absentee Election Manager Julie G. Poe, 25 Court Square, Ashland, Alabama, 36251, upstairs in the courthouse or […]

Appleby Sworn In to Fill Late Husband’s Chair



The Lineville City Council met in planning and regular sessions on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Annex Building in Lineville, Alabama, with the following present, Mayor Roy Adamson, Council Members Carolyn Smith, David Proctor, Joseph Appleby, Sara Appleby, Robert Milstead, City Clerk Donna Mathews, Court Clerk Nicholas New, City Maintenance Supervisor Rusty Taylor, and Chief […]

Ashland Council Discuss Fate of Urban Park



The Ashland City Council met Monday, February 3, 2020 for both planning and regular meeting. All members were present with the exception of Council member Bobbie Steed. Discussion in the planning session included a variety of topics. Fire Chief Brett Thompson gave a report on the automobile accident that occurred Saturday evening that struck a gas line, causing a major […]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Bibb Graves Community Center Saturday, Feb. 15, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. $6 per plate for pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Also win money with 50/50 tickets at 8:30 a.m. drawing, and trade day shops open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Clay County Education Retirees Association members will met at Miss Anita Restaurant on Thursday, […]

Mr. Brady Randall Amason

Brady Randall Amason age 65, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, formerly of Springville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Nora Amason, and his sister Daphene Amason. He is survived by his sister, Libby McClendon (Jerry); nieces, Kelly Jordan (Jacob) and Tera Farrow (Wesley); five great-nieces and great-nephews and a […]

Mr. Clifford Heath

Funeral services for Mr. Clifford Heath age 92, of Ashland, AL were held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Christian Fellowship with Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Heath passed away Tuesday January 28, 2020 at the Clay County Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of Clay County, had worked […]

Bellview

We thanked God for the beautiful weather on Sunday, and for all our blessings! For their performance of The Little Brown Church in the Vale, the youth choir earned lots of applause. It was announced that Tiffany and Gracie will be singing something special on Feb. 9th.. Christ, the Overcomer was the subject of Pastor Wayne Adams’ sermon from John […]

Appleby Appointment Historic Move

The Lineville City Council appointed the widow of late Council member Johnny Appleby to fill his District 5 post until the city elections this summer. Sara Appleby had asked to be appointed to the seat until that time. It is a historic appointment as she is only the second African American woman to hold a Council seat in Lineville and […]