2020-03-12 E-Edition

Homicide Investigation Continues

On March 2, 2020, the Ashland Police Department was notified of a missing person by the name of Ross J. Brand, of Ashland. His son, Rodney Brand, notified the Ashland Police at approximately 1:30 P.M. Officers from the Ashland Police Department responded to the area and began searching for Mr. Brand. At approximately 3 P.M. we issued the Missing Senior […]

Election Recap

Clay County Voters saw a lot of changes at the polls as a result of the 2020 Primary held last Tuesday, March 3rd. According to totals from the Probate Judge Office, there were approximately a 47% voter turnout at the polls. In the Superintendent race, Ashland Elementary Principal Jared Wesley edged current Superintendent Billy Walker by a narrow margin. In […]

Cruise Ship Quarantine has Clay County Ties

Clay County Native Len Brooks and his wife, June were among the 3500 passengers who are being quarantined after exposure to the Corona Virus. Len is a 1970 Clay County High School graduate. His father, Leonard Brooks, was Superintendent of Education for several years in Clay County. At current press time, we were informed that the Brooks were on a […]

Rainy Weather a Factor In Accident

Standing water on the roads was a major factor in this one vehicle accident that occurred on Blakes Ferry Rd in Lineville on Thursday, March 5, 2020 around 12 noon. . These victims were checked at the scene by Clay County Rescue Squad for minor injuries but there were no transports. Clay County has received 25 inches of rain since […]

Commission Discuss Preparations for Corona Virus



The corona virus was a big topic at the Commission meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020. Chairman Bennie Morrison stated he was in the process of working to set up a meeting with all the first responders and fire departments of the county in preparedness of anything that could come of the Corona Virus if or when it hits Clay […]

BOE Approves Contractor for AES Bathroom Renovations

The Clay County Board of Education, along with Superintendent Billy Walker, met Thursday, February 27, 2020 with members, Lorri Allen, Shane Davidson, Bruce Sims and Chris Jackson present. Blaine Lacy was absent. All Financial statements for the months of December and January were approved. Chief Financial Officer Brandi Bishop explained some of these figures, stating that December was the 3rd […]

Ashland Fire Respond to Grease Fire

The Ashland Fire Department received a call about a grease fire, March 9 at 11:51 P.M. The fire department arrived on the scene at the Ashland Heights apartments with four trucks and nine firemen. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the grease fire caused a wire to overheat. This caused a wire shortage, which turned the grease fire into an […]

Mrs. Chris Gunter Martin

Chris Gunter Martin 83 of Talladega passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services were Saturday March 7, 2020 at Usrey Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 P.M. with interment to follow at Pine Hill Memorial Park. Visitation was from 11:00 – 1:00 at the funeral home prior to services. Hughey Reynolds and Rusty Stephens will officiate services. […]

Mrs. Irene Moore Jackson

Irene Ivy Moore Jackson, from Clairmont Springs, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her children. Irene lived 96 wonderful years and her lively personality and positive outlook on life spread joy to all who knew her. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on December 17, 1923, to Mary Snider Moore and Rush Ivy Moore. […]