An early morning collision involving two commercial vehicles near Eufaula resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 82, about four miles from Eufaula, at 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, claimed the life of Michael Lashon Stewart, 49, of Cuthbert, GA, according to a report released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Grand jurors once again inspected the Barbour County courthouse in Clayton with the same results as previous inspections. When they were impaneled earlier this month, they inspected all the offices in the courthouse and reported a multitude of recommendations for repairs and upgrades.
Three Barbour County deputies arrested a Clayton man on South Midway Street on several charges. The deputies observed a black Ford Explorer in which the driver was not wearing a safety belt traveling toward the Marathon Convenience Store on South Midway Street.
Two distinguished women are recipients of this year’s recognitions from the Clayton High School’s Class of 1982 Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee. Mrs.
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.
Louisville Police Chief Eugene Hamric was in his office Monday afternoon when an unorderly person entered town hall and began to assault him. Chief Hamric reported that the suspect, identified as Michael Deramus of Louisville, came into Town Hall and started talking to the clerk at the window.
The National Weather Service has determined that an EF1 tornado that lasted 13 minutes last week caused structural damages, blocked roads, ripped trees apart, knocked out electricity and forced closures of schools and government buildings in Barbour County.
Three elected officials in Barbour County are beginning new terms in office after officially taking their oaths of office Thursday at the courthouse in Eufaula. Circuit Judge Burt Smithart of Union Springs, District Judge Matt Horne, and Sheriff Tyrone Smith were sworn into office after their re-elections in the November General Election.
A tornado that ripped through Barbour County Thursday afternoon caused structural damages, toppled trees and downed power lines primarily in the southern part of the county. Shown above is the damage the twister caused to the Maintenance Shop at Blue Springs State Park that suffered major damage along with equipment. The left picture shows Springhill Baptist Church on County Road 53 near Blue Springs.
Oftentimes, it’s easier to criticize than to praise. However, praise worthiness is contagious and makes those who receive accolades to try even harder to please.