2022-04-07 E-Edition

Coming soon to a field near you!

Sandlot ain’t got nothing on this fierce-looking little crew! They look like somebody just stole their juice box and they’re ready to hunt down the culprit. This FACS T-Ball Team will no doubt take no prisoners on any field.

New Lineville librarian announced



The Lineville City Council approved the hire of Catherine Anne Memmolo as the new Lineville City Librarian at Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Roy Adamson described Memmolo as ‘way overqualified’. “She’s worked with kids all of her life, and she has a lot of good ideas as to how the library should be run. She’s also familiar with working with […]

Shelter awarded lawsuit funds; parties involved issue statements

In light of the final order handed down by Judge David Law to release over $250,000 in retroactive tobacco tax funding that has been tied up in a lawsuit between the County Commission and the Clay County Animal Shelter for the past five years, the CTJ reached out to both sides for their comments regarding the latest verdict in the […]

Ashland hires new police officer



The Ashland Council met Monday, April 4, 2022 with all members present. Under information items, Mayor Larry Fetner said they had gotten everyone’s zoning ordinance to them and the next step was to set up another public hearing. One has already been held with the planning commission. Fetner said there had been a lot of time spent on this ordinance. […]

Barfield VFD save mobile home



Barfield Fire Department was called to a fire scene on what is known as Garrett Hill just off of Highway 9 North around 2:42 p.m. Monday afternoon. Two trucks and six men arrived and found a shed fully involved, and the vinyl underpinning around a nearby mobile home was already burning. Chief Bennie Morrison said the trailer would have been […]

Spann visits Clay County

ABC 33/40 Meterologist James Spann paid a visit to the Historic Ashland Theatre on Thursday, March 31st to teach a severe weather seminar. During the seminar, Spann stressed the importance of knowing how to understand a weather radar, and knowing how to keep safe during severe storms. Following the seminar, Spann was presented a homemade cake by Ashland Senior Center […]

Supply buckets for Ukraine shipped

A total of 120 buckets of supplies were collected for Ukraine by people in Clay County. Each bucket has an estimate value of $75- $100 and were collected by local churches, fire departments, water departments, extension services and all county departments. They were all transported to Montgomery where an army of volunteers organized the supplies and buckets again and sealed […]

Judge Branch celebrates retirement

A retirement party honoring Clay County Probate Judge Dianne Branch was held on Sunday, April 3rd at the Clay County Courthouse Rotunda. Branch’s office staff presented her with a plaque showing their gratitude for all she has done in her 12 years and 5 months in the Probate Office. Clay County Commission Chairman Shane Davidson also presented Branch with a […]

Mr. District Elder James Howard Wood

Funeral Services for Mr. District Elder James Howard Wood, age 77, of Delta, AL were held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Word of Truth Holiness Church. Burial followed at Lineville City Cemetery. District Elder James Howard Wood, age 77, long time resident of Delta, AL departed this life on March 28, 2022. He was born to […]