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One airlifted in shooting
The following is a press release from Lineville Chief of Police Richard Bickerstaff. On March 19,2023, at approximately 6:30pm, Lineville Police Department received a call of a shooting in the 200 block of Gibbons St. Upon arrival on the scene, it was found that there was one victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is identified as Stanley Derron Fleming […]
Longtime Ashland businessman passes
Longtime Ashland businessman Joe Runyan passed away on Monday, March 13, leaving a lifelong legacy at Planters Hardware in Ashland. He helped out in the store, even as a child. He attended the University of Alabama, where he met the love of his life Pat Purnell and married her in 1956 just before entering the U.S. Army for two years. […]
Suspect at large after pursuit
The following is a press release from Lineville Chief of Police Richard Bickerstaff. On March 16, 2023 slightly after midnight, Lineville Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle attempted to elude police. The pursuit began on Taylor Road and went in the direction of Tyson Road in Ashland. Once at the intersection of […]
Car accident claims life of Ashland woman
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, has claimed the life of an Ashland woman. Martha K. Powell, 70, was fatally injured when the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup she was a passenger in left the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. Martha Powell was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash […]
Lineville Water Board accepts $595,000 bid for water tank repair
The Lineville Water Board met Tuesday, March 14, with Chairman Kenny Cleveland and members Albert Garrett and Chris Upchurch, along with Superintendent Jason Headrick. Headrick reported two of three fireplugs that needed repairs have been fixed, but the third one is located downtown and would be difficult to fix due to having to dig through pavement and concrete. There is […]
Clay County turns out for Mike Rogers
The Clay and Coosa County Young Republicans hosted a meeting featuring District 3 Congressman Mike Rogers on Thursday, March 16 at Honey’s Café in Lineville. A large crowd of at least 60 people included the following public officials: Young Republican Chairman Tyler Gardner; Probate Judge Tammy Sprayberry; Sheriff Henry Lambert; Clay County Commissioners Roy Johnson, Billy Robertson and Shane Davidson; […]
Water break temporarily shuts down Ashland
It was all hands on deck last Wednesday night, when a 12-inch water main break along Hwy 9 took out the water supply for the city of Ashland. General Manager for Ashland Water and Sewer Brent Wheeler said they were alerted to the problem around 7:00 PM Wednesday night when the water plant called and said their tanks were dropping […]
Lineville Park Board golf tournament this weekend
The Lineville Park and Recreation Board is hosting their annual golf tournament to benefit the park on March 25, 2023 at the Clay County Public Golf Course. Registration will begin at 8 am and is $180 per team ($60 per player). 3-man scramble, bring your own team. Breakfast will also be available at 8 am, and tee off will be […]
Clay County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
The following is Clay County Sheriff’s Office weekly report courtesy of Sheriff Henry Lambert. On March 15th, The Clay County Sheriff’s Office received a report of theft of property on Bailey Road in the Cragford area. On March 18th 2023, The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to Center Hill Road in the Barfield area in reference to Criminal Tress pass […]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Family Bingo Night- Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville Saturday March 25th 5PM-8PM. New Prizes-Gift Cards-and more. Five free cards to first time attendees. Hotdogs-Chips- Soft Drinks. Cash Prize for Bingo on First 5 Numbers Called. Bingo on Last Game- Blackout-$50. Bring Your Friends and Family! Come Play Where Everyone Has Fun. Support group for parents of children with disabilities […]