2020-10-22 E-Edition

The battle over funding for the Clay County Animal Shelter

Since 2012, there has been an ongoing legal and political battle over funding for the care of lost and abandoned animals in Clay County. The County Commissioners have repeatedly opposed the Alabama Legislature’s efforts to provide that funding. The Clay County Animal Shelter, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides food, water, housing, medical care, spay and neutering services, adoption […]

Sheriff and Commission at Odds over Courthouse Security



The Clay County Commission met Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for both planning and regular meetings. This was the final meeting for four of the five commissioners, as the newly elected commissioners will be sworn in at the next meeting. Courthouse security was the biggest topic in both meetings. Circuit Judge David Law recollected that a few months back, the county […]

POCKET PARK GRANT APPROVED



The Lineville City Council met in planning and regular sessions Monday afternoon with Mayor Roy Adamson, Clerk Donna Matthews, Assistant Clerk/Magistrate Nick New, Lt. Richard Bickerstaff of the police department, Maintenance Supervisor Rusty Taylor, and all Council members, Carolyn Smith, David Proctor, Joseph Appleby, Robert Milstead and Sarah Appleby. The highlight of the meeting was a presentation of a $5,000 […]

Ashland Officer Terminated; Judge Asks for No Reappointment



The Ashland Council met Monday, October 19, 2020 with all members present for both planning and regular sessions. Mayor Larry Fetner reminded everyone the swearing-in ceremony for the Council will be November 2, 2020 at 9:00 am at the Ashland City Park, followed by an organizational meeting at City Hall. The Mayor also reminded everyone of the drive-thru pancake breakfast […]

Heritage Day Oct .31

Lineville’s biggest weekend is just right around the corner! The Lineville Merchants Association will present the 20th annual Heritage Day that will take place on Saturday, October 31st from 9 am – 3 pm in downtown Lineville. The streets of Lineville will be lined with food and craft vendors, demonstrations, exhibits and contests in a socially distanced atmosphere. Live music […]

Important Local Election Information

We are quickly approaching the November 3rd election. There are a few changes that you need to aware of as a voter. There has been a change in the Ashland polling place, since the Armory has closed. The new polling place will be the Courthouse Annex on Highway 77 N. Voters need to park on the Sheriff’s side of the […]

Clay County Covid Update

Clay county is up to 630 positive covid cases with 89 probable cases at this time. There have been a total of 12 deaths. There have been 340 tests given in the past 14 days and 107 current cases. That’s a 7-day avg. of 6.14%. Clay County remains a high-risk county. There have been 19,081 hospitalizations and 74,238 who have […]

LFD receives RC&D Grant

The Lineville Fire Department has been awarded a $7,500 RC&D (Rural Conservation and Development) Grant from Community Development Funds for the purchase of new turnouts and handheld radios. LFD Chief Bill Johnson said, “Right now, we have several sets of turnouts that are worn out. We plan to buy six full sets and five new handheld radios. The new radios […]

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Weston Moon is all smiles, as Alabama player Jackson Roby hands him his gloves after their victory against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday night.