Members of the Pea River Electric Cooperative Board of Directors voted Monday to proceed with plans to pursue a project to provide broadband internet service. Jeff Hodges, CEO of Pea River Electric, said that the board voted unanimously to proceed with the development of a scope of work and finalize a contract to be approved for the project.
We mourn the loss of our military who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country on a day to officially memorialize them. Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day.
Alabama’s deadly prison crisis is complicated, with a history that reaches back many decades, and with the federal government’s lawsuit over the prisons playing out in court, how could the crisis end?
A man assigned to Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton, is among the latest deaths in the Alabama Department of Corrections. Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive by staff at Ventress on May 17 and was pronounced dead, according to a spokesman from ADOC.
Corporal James Phillips of Barbour County was one of the four Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Troopers that are recipients of the Agency’s Lifesaving Award and Certificate of Recognition for outstanding professionalism and skills displayed through heroic acts that saved the life of another as well as preserving public safety, while simultaneously upholding ALEA’s proud tradition of selfish service. The announcement was made by Hal Taylor, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary.
A former inmate of the Department of Corrections was apprehended Monday, May 16, at Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton, for promoting prison contraband. According to an ADOC spokesman, Deshunquez Harris was apprehended by the ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division, assisted by the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office.
Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m.
Surveys have been sent to customers of Pea River Electric Cooperative in three counties to determine interest in the installation of broadband internet in their coverage areas. Jeff Hodges, CEO of Pea River, appeared before Barbour County Commissioners last week to discuss a proposed project to offer “quality true broadband” to customers in Barbour, Dale, and Henry counties.
Billy Beasley is seeking re-election to the Alabama Senate to represent District 28. The district is comprised of Barbour, Bullock, Macon, Henry and parts of Russell and Houston counties.
Medical Center Barbour employees recognized for more than one year of service 41 YEARS OF SERVICE Ronnie Hancock, an employee with Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, was honored recently for his 41 years of service.The hospital has just started a “Years of Service Ceremony” again to honor all employees who have been with the hospital for more than one year. Shown are Paula Hancock, the honoree’s daughter-in-law, Jay Hancock.