2020-10-29 E-Edition

How do you really feel about 2020?

Timber Faith Hardy and Maggie McGregor show us how they really feel about 2020, and we can all relate! It doesn’t look like sitting in pumpkins is too high on their priority list, either. Of course, the rehearsed version was pretty much perfection, but we prefer the behind the scenes one much better. Proud parents of these beautiful baby girls […]

Central High students write grant for pocket park for City of Lineville



During the 2019-2020 school year, Central High School teacher Jamie Watts started an elective class called VOICE (Volunteer Operating in Community Engagement) as a community service class. City Clerk Mathews approached the class about finding a grant to fund the city’s pocket park project. Watts’ students Olivia Denney, Sarah Baker and Bailee Baird found the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. […]

Special needs child receives his wish



Last week, young Gabe Ford got the surprise of his life when he walked out and discovered his own personal little playground built exclusively for him in his backyard from the good people of Magic Moments of Alabama. Gabe is a “very special” special needs child, born with Down’s Syndrome, Autism and also an immune disorder and is the center […]

HERITAGE DAY, CAR SHOW, SWAP MEET IN LINEVILLE

Lineville’s biggest weekend of the year is Saturday and Sunday! 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. Please see ad for Heritage Day on page 2A. The streets of Lineville will be lined with food and craft vendors, demonstrations, […]

Tropical storm could affect Clay County

A Tropical Storm Watch expanded across parts of Central and East Alabama starting Wednesday night; winds in the watch area could reach tropical storm force (39 mph or higher). Gusts could hit 45-50 mph in a few spots. While widespread damage is not expected, some tree and power line damage is not out of the question. Highest winds will come […]

Next Tuesday is date of General Election

Next Tuesday, November 3, is the general election. There are a few changes, one being that the Ashland polling place is now in the Courthouse Annex on Highway 77 N. Voters need to park on the Sheriff’s side of the building, and the polling place is inside the Sheriff’s side to the left. Pollworkers will be using poll pads to […]

Clay County Covid Update

Clay County is back in the very high area for covid cases. As of October 27th, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting a total of 753 positive covid cases to date in Clay County. This figure includes 656 confirmed cases and 97 probable. The majority of these cases are believed to be recovered. There have been 93 positive […]

First Bank of Alabama to acquire SouthFirst Bank

Talladega, AL – October 28, 2020 – FirstBanc of Alabama, Inc. of Talladega, AL, parent company of First Bank of Alabama, and SouthFirst Bancshares, Inc. of Sylacauga, AL, parent company of SouthFirst Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement whereby FirstBanc will acquire 100% of the stock of SouthFirst Bank. FirstBanc will pay allcash consideration to SouthFirst Bancshares, […]

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Trump Pickup parade rolls through Clay County on Saturday, despite rainy weather conditions.