2020-02-13 E-Edition

Injury in 2-Vehicle Collision

A two-vehicle accident sent one driver to the hospital on Thursday, February 6, 2020. The accident occurred when the driver of the SUV pulled out of the Old Mill Loop and Hwy 77 South intersection striking the red vehicle. The driver of the car, Cathy Gortney, was transported by ambulance. She is reported to have been released at this time, […]

Grand Jury Report

Following is a list of indictments issued by the Clay County Grand Jury that met in February. As always, all subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty or admit guilt in court. Many of these cases will likely be settled without going to trial. An indictment simply indicates there is enough evidence to send a case to trial. Ackles, Shahiem […]

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding

A round of severe weather over last Wednesday night into late Thursday morning brought on flooding from torrential rains at times. There were multiple calls in the Clay County area where portions of the road either had standing water or was completely covered by water. Clay County Schools were closed on Thursday due to the localized flooding. EMA Director Theresa […]

Morrison Wants 2nd Amendment Sanctuary for Clay County



The Clay County Commission met Monday, February 10, 2020 for both planning and regular meetings with all members present. This was the first meeting with District 1 Commissioner Bennie Morrison serving as Chairman. It was by the recommendation, in form of a motion, of Commissioner Morrison to make Clay County an official 2nd amendment sanctuary county in the form of […]

Ashland Approves Salary Increase for Council & Mayor



(Continued from last week) Maintenance Supervisor Les Robinson noted that a Community Service worker they had working on trash detail on Hwy 9 had picked up 15 tall bags of trash from the Baby grave to the top of the hill, roughly a quarter of a mile. This area was just cleaned last year around this time and this is […]

Dewberry named Executive Director of Clay County Industrial Development Board

The Clay County Industrial Development Board has selected Lamar Dewberry to become its first Executive Director. The CCID was created by a state legislative bill to promote industrial and business growth in Clay Co. The board is made up of 11 members. Four are selected by the legislative delegation, two from each city and one from each district in the […]

CCCA Eagles receive championship rings

Clay County Christian Eagle football players received their state championship rings at their athletic banquet on Tuesday, February 4. In the picture are, front row, left to right, Bryson Goodenough, Matthew Hanners, Austin Cowan, Hunter McCullers, Braden Hughes, Creed Crawford, Coach Alan Davis (Not pictured); back, Ben Johnson, Nate Powell, Special Teams Coach Jeff Shaddix, John David Brown, Assistant Coach […]

Chamber annual meeting Tuesday, February 25th

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be February 25th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Ministry Building at Lineville Baptist Church catered by Just A Little Frosting. This year’s meal will include Salad, Alice Springs Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll and Chocolate 4 layer Delight. The Chamber is excited to announce our guest speaker is […]

Mrs. Ila M. “Granny” Caldwell

The funeral service for Mrs. Ila M. “Granny” Caldwell, age 97, of Cragford, AL was held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in Cragford with Rev. Richie Farrow and Rev. Kenneth Fuller officiating. Burial followed at Mount Olive Baptist Church South Cemetery. Mrs. Caldwell passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Clay County […]