Most athletes aren’t fortunate enough to receive one scholarship in a sport, but to receive two, one for football and one for baseball, is almost unheard of in sports. Trevor Morris, a senior at G.W.
A rise in gun violence and crime in Barbour County has prompted members of the Barbour County NAACP, Branch #5075, to take action and offer help to combat this serious problem. A meeting was held last week in Clayton during which judicial and legislative representatives attended to help address these concerns.
Crowne Health Care in Eufaula held its annual Ms. Crowne Health Care pageant Friday, April 29. Ms.Lavonia Griggs was crowned Ms. Crowne Health Care 2022. Ms. Janice Bishop was selected as first runner up and Lois Haines second runner up.
Sunday is a special day for all mothers. Those who have lost their mothers have wonderful memories and those who are fortunate to still have their mothers are truly blessed. Enjoy the day and treasure these special occasions to honor our mothers.
All seven seats on the Barbour County Commission will be on the ballot in the 2024 election cycle. In preparation for the election, commissioners have been working for several months to redraw the seven district lines to try to make each district equal in population.
Barbour County Sheriff Tyrone Smith presents Deputy Jesus Sanchez with a certificate recognizing him on his recent graduation from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy. Sheriff Smith said, “Deputy Sanchez has worked extremely hard the last four months while training and he’s ready to serve the Barbour County community.”
Dear Editor: I was appalled to read about the senseless termination of Mrs. Jolene Gothard from her position as tour guide at the Octagon House and the shameful treatment she received from the mayor and city council.
A Eufaula man has been sentenced in federal court for stealing mail, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Charles Andre Turner, 54, was sentenced to 44 months in prison, according to U.S.
Former players, students, friends and family gathered in Eufaula Sunday afternoon, May 1 to pay their respects to legendary coach Johnny Shoemaker. He is a former basketball and football coach at The Lakeside School. Services were held at First United Methodist Church.
A Louisville man has been charged with robbery and resisting arrest in Brundidge. Brundidge Police Chief Sam Green reported that Willie Mitchell Jones, 43, was charged with two counts of first-degree robbery and resisting arrest for his involvement in an incident in Brundidge on April 22.