“Effective executive leadership transition is a critical step to success.” These words as expressed by Superintendent of Barbour County Schools Dr. Keith Stewart summarize his first 100 days of service in his new position.
A group began a major undertaking a couple of years ago to revive the abandoned Martin Theater in Eufaula. The Eufaula Downtown Redevelopment Authority organized and began sponsoring fundraising events in efforts to bring the structure on Broad Street back to its original grandeur.
Pastor Randy Adams and the congregation at Calvary Assembly of God Church invites everyone to participate in the Honor Bound Motorcycle Ministry Domino Run on Saturday, March 25. The run will begin at Calvary Church and will have five stops. The cost will be $20.00 for riders and $5.00 for passengers. The person with the highest number wins 50% of the pot. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and KSU at 9:30 AM. Come join them for a day of riding and fellowship. For more information call 334-672-3474. Calvary Church is located four miles south of Clio on County Road 8 off County Road 15. For more information or directions the email address is office@calvarychurchclio. com or call the church at 334-397-2278.
The Barbour County High School Jaguar Track & Field team is busy preparing for its upcoming season. They will have a new head coach this year in Daniel Powell, who is also the football coach, and Jim Bush will assist.
Barbour County Commissioners voted Tuesday during their regular scheduled meeting held in Clayton to move forward with renovations at the Clayton Senior Center. The target date for the reopening of the center is set for May 15.
Mrs. Jean Fenn informed us that she saw her first hummingbird last week so it’s time to clean up the feeders and get them put out. Those who enjoy the tiny hummingbirds find them fascinating to watch as they huddle around feeders. No need to buy hummingbird nectar because it’s easy to make your own. Just combine 1 part sugar to 4 parts water or 1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup water. Some say there’s no need to boil it. No need to add red food coloring. You are advised to change and clean the feeders at least every other day and refrigerate left over nectar.
County offices at the Barbour County Courthouses in Clayton and Eufaula will be closed for several hours on March 24. County commissioners approved for the offices to be closed at Tuesday’s regular commission meeting for a Safety Incentive Program.
A tornado in January 2023 caused severe damage in the areas around Elamville and Blue Springs. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Barbour County Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Two inmates at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton and an inmate at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs are among the five deaths reported so far in the month of March by the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Three men were ejected from the vehicle in which they were traveling in a wreck following a high-speed chase Saturday night. Barbour County deputies identified the occupants as Algie Jaral Williams, 24, who was the driver, Joshua Jaylen Wynn, 21, front seat passenger, and Deonterrius Markeith Finch,19, back seat passenger.