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Deputies arrest woman on multiple drug charges

August 3, 2023

A routine traffic stop for the absence of a tag resulted in the arrest of an Abbeville woman on multiple drug charges by a Barbour County deputy. Deputy Jerad Ingram noticed a brown Jeep as he was traveling on Margaret Drive in Eufaula that had no vehicle tag so he initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle was occupied by the driver and one passenger. The driver’s information returned with no problems but the passenger had warrants on her from Henry County.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

July 27, 2023

July 20, 2023

At 103 years of age, Mrs. Bertha Daniels Mulkey always greets others with a smile on her face and continues to be an inspiration to others. She was recently honored on her 103rd birthday at Crowne Health Care in Eufaula. A yard sign in front of the facility.marked the occasion.

Preparations made to reopen Senior Center

July 13, 2023

The reopening of the Clayton Senior Center that has been closed for more than nine months is progressing. Kim Singleton, the new director Barbour County Commissioners recently hired, has been busy at the site training and getting ready for senior adults to once again gather for activities she is planning.

Beat the Heat

July 6, 2023

Queens serve as hostesses

June 29, 2023

Tornado causes property damages

June 22, 2023

Rare weather conditions for this time of year in Barbour County caused structure damages, flooding conditions, large hail, direct lightning and thunder, power outages, and traffic detours because of fallen trees. It also brought national attention to the area because of its rarity.

Deputies recover stolen vehicles

June 15, 2023

Vehicle thefts and break-ins led Barbour County deputies to the arrest of Jeremiah Orlando Rumph of Eufaula over the weekend. Deputies were successful in recovering two stolen trucks along with a Honda Side by Side as well as items taken from two other vehicles.

GLOVER FUNERAL HOME

June 15, 2023

Glover Funeral Home in Eufaula and Clayton was established in May of 2019 by owners, Kendall and Caroline Glover. Also owners of Glover Funeral Home in Dothan, Kendall is a native of Barbour County having been reared in Clayton, he is the son of Howard and Faye Glover, who reside in Clayton.

Column One Comment

June 15, 2023

We have sent all copy for our “Angels Among Us” magazine that is scheduled to be published the end of the month. It has been an exciting and new project for us to do to recognize 12 angels who were nominated for the recognition. The hard thing about it is that there are so many angels who deserve recognition and many people who go over and beyond to help others. We also appreciate the advertisers who have so willingly supported us in the project. ****** Alabama now has an official state cookie. It’s the Yellowhammer Cookie that includes pecans, peanuts, and oats. The state cookie has been added to the state’s official cake which has been designated as the Lane Cake which originated in Clayton, among many other designations in the state!