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It’s halftime at Volunteer Stadium and the Volunteers lead the Sylacauga Aggies 10-7. The game was tied up until Clay Yates was able to kick a 47-yard field goal with no time on the clock. This is a school record. Coach Horn said Offensively,  we are having a hard time executing, on both the running and passing game. Defensively, it […]

2021-09-02 E-Edition

Governor Ivey, State Dignitaries celebrate Wellborn expansion

Governor Kay Ivey joined the leaders of Wellborn Cabinet Inc. in Ashland on Thursday, August 26th to formally announce a $15 million expansion project that will ultimately create over 200 jobs at the company’s Ashland facility. Wellborn said the project expands its manufacturing capabilities in Clay County with the addition of a planer mill and a paint facility. Altogether, the […]

“Why I chose to get vaccinated”



I chose to get the COVID- 19 vaccine not only for myself, but for the safety of my family, my friends, and the people in my community. I also chose to get vaccinated because I’ve seen doctors and nurses who are currently swamped with COVID patients. I can’t imagine the pressure they’re feeling working 12+ hour shifts, caring for multiple […]

Superintendent gives update on COVID



On Saturday, August 27th, Superintendent Jared Wesley sent out letters via SchoolCast to parents of children in Clay County School System (CCSS) containing updates on COVID cases within the school system. The letter stated that CCSS has been tracing each COVID case within the school system to seek out patterns. An example provided was, “Given a positive case, did other […]

Caldwell was a True Educator



Former teacher and Lineville Elementary School and Lineville High School Principal (plus other county schools that are now closed) Kermit Caldwell passed away last Friday. All who knew him knew he was a true educator who dedicated his life to helping children. He was a team player who worked well with the teachers and other administrators and staff of the […]

Roy Johnson selected for ACCA leadership position

Montgomery— Clay County Commissioner Roy Johnson has been elected to serve as a member of the 2021-2022 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), the statewide association representing Alabama’s 67 county governments. The Association’s Legislative Committee is composed of a chairman and a representative from each county. Commissioner Johnson will represent the interests of Clay County […]

LFD responds to fire call

LFD responded to a 911 call on Friday, August 27th in reference to a large tree limb which had fallen on a house on East College Street in Lineville. The limb had taken down a power line when it fell, which produced the danger of a fire. LFD sent one truck and five men, Lineville Police Department also responded, as […]

Coppermine VFD purchases new truck

Coppermine Volunteer Fire Department saved up for many years to purchase this 2008 Kenworth Pumper Truck after all grant attempts had failed. This truck was purchased at Brandlee Mountain Fire Apparatus. Congratulations Coppermine VFD!

American Legion holds Car Show at Ashland Park

The 1st Annual Jack L. Treadwell American Legion Post 725 Car/Truck/ Tractor/Bike Show and Swap Meet was held at Ashland City Park on Saturday, August 28th. Over 70 beautiful vehicles were registered and on display. Alabama 100.7 broadcasted the event, and there were several great prizes raffled off. American Legion’s next event will be a Veterans Benefit Ride at Lineville […]