ADECA officials explain broadband program
Pea River Electric Cooperative is the first internet provider to officially announce intentions to expand broadband internet services in its coverage areas and progress is being made to achieve that goal.
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BCHS holds college & career fair
In recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Barbour County Schools Career Coach, JaCory Haslam, hosted a well-represented college and career fair for the juniors and seniors of Barbour County High School on February 23, 2023, in the high school gymnasium. Over 30 colleges, universities, employers, and armed forces representatives participated in this fair provided to give Barbour County High School students access to college and career information along with resources to assist them with being successful citizens beyond high school.
Legislature to appropriate ARPA funds
Supplemental appropriations from the American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of more than $1 billion will be allocated to provide additional funding for needed projects in the state. The Alabama Legislature convened Tuesday for the 2023 Regular Session and will then adjourn to enter into a Special Session on Wednesday for the purpose of appropriating the 2nd Tranche of Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Accident fatal to Clayton man being ‘Good Samaritan’
Howard James Verner, Jr. of Clayton was attempting to help a woman who had been involved in a wreck when he was fatally injured in Troy on Thursday, March 2.
Students learn about local designer
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Barbour County Primary School celebrated Clayton’s own Ann Cole Lowe with a Fashion Parade. Ann Cole Lowe was the first noted African American fashion designer and she was born on December 14, 1898 in Clayton, Alabama.
Eufaula man killed on I85
A Columbus, GA man is facing charges after a deadly hit-and-run incident when a 57-year-old man from Eufaula was killed. The victim’s name has not been released.
County deputies arrest Clio man on drug charges
Due to the alertness of Sgt. Dale Green drugs and a large amount of cash were confiscated and an arrest was made on February 22 in Clio. Sgt. Green was traveling on River Road when he passed a vehicle and thought he smelled marijuana. He followed the vehicle and ran the tag number and found the vehicle had an expired tag. Sgt. Green continued to follow the vehicle onto a dirt road off River Road. After the vehicle stopped in an old drive, Sgt. Green approached the individual who had existed the vehicle and moved to the front of the vehicle. Sgt. Green saw a bag containing a crystal like substance on the ground where Wilson had apparently thrown it out. It was found to be 112 grams of methamphetamine.
Eufaula Police Department seeks help locating fugitive
The Eufaula Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a fugitive. The police department is asking the public for any information on the whereabouts of Arronde Shedrick Danyezz Brown.