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Councilmen question city budget

February 9, 2023

The Clayton City Council met Monday night for the first time since December 5. There was not a meeting scheduled in January, even though the Handbook for Mayors and Council members from the Alabama League of Municipalities states “the council must hold at least two regular meetings each month. Towns (municipalities of less than 2,000 inhabitants) are only required to meet once per month but the town council can adopt an ordinance to require two meetings per month.” In the meeting it was stated that the council voted in December not to meet in January, but according to the December minutes a vote was not taken concerning a January meeting.

Miss Barbour County Queens 2023

February 9, 2023

Young farmers have impact in county

February 2, 2023

Get involved and get active! This was the message encouraged to all young families in Barbour County who are involved in farming in any capacity. Whether it’s livestock, poultry, crops, or in any other farming capacity, getting involved in the Barbour County Young Farmers organization as well as state and district activities is important.

99th Annual Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Meeting

February 2, 2023

Accomplishments and program of work updates were provided in the areas of Economic Development, Community Development, Tourism and Membership Services at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce held at Lakepoint Resort State Park on January 26.

February 2, 2023

Michael Deramus remains in Barbour County Jail in Clayton after his bond was set at $50,000 last week. Deramus is being charged for assault in the second degree in Barbour County.

Local students graduate from TU

February 2, 2023

Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022/2023 academic year. The Fall Semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 2 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

February 2, 2023

Clayton and Rocky Mount United Methodist Church congregations have joined the long list of United Methodists who have voted to proceed with their disaffiliation from The United Methodist Church. District Superintendent Dr.

Alfa agent receives awards

February 2, 2023

Alfa Insurance Agent Will Peterson in Clayton was recently honored with the 2022 David Christenberry Achiever of the Year Award for Alabama during the company's annual awards ceremony. The award was created in honor of its namesake, former Senior Vice President of Marketing for South Alabama David Christenberry, who passed away in 2016.

Diggs is inspiration to others

January 26, 2023

Selling fresh produce has been the “heart and soul” of Clarence Diggs since he was a young child and even today he continues to provide these delectables to the public. Many people will remember the fully stocked produce stand on Highway 82 in Eufaula that was a “must stop” for motorists traveling from Georgia as well as for the locals who wanted a variety of produce.

BCHS JROTC 3RD Annual Military Ball

January 26, 2023

It was a special night for cadets in the Barbour County High School JROTC when their 3rd Annual Military Ball was held. Special guests, instructors, and school personnel dressed in formal attire for the event held December 17 at the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce.