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.
Leadership Barbour Class XVI spent Thursday, March 9 exploring different aspects of Eufaula and the surrounding community. Brad Moore, president of Friends of Lake Eufaula, gave a presentation at the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce on his organization and what its members do to help the lake for visitors, land owners, and the community.
The business license for a Eufaula night club was revoked in a special called meeting of the Eufaula City Council. The action followed an incident at the Split Shot Saloon bar that occurred on Saturday night, January 14, at the establishment located at 2842 South Eufaula Avenue.
Over the years, I have attended a number of funerals. It has crossed my mind that some people attending these funerals have no idea about what will happen after they die. How many people do you think really are ready for death?
“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.
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.