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Matthew Amos Burke, the man who was convicted of kidnapping Elton B. Stephens, Jr. and sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison, was recaptured December 17 after being accidently released a week earlier.

JULY - Judge Burt Smithart, Presiding Judge of Barbour and Bullock Counties, was sworn in as the newly elected President of the Alabama Association of Circuit Judges (AACJ); Texasville United Methodist Church celebrated its 126th anniversary; Mrs. Bertha Daniels Mulkey of Clayton celebrated her 101st birthday; Anderson Baptist Church in Clio held its centennial celebration; Barbour County Schools announced they will provide all back-to-school supplies for all students in the upcoming school year; municipal elections in Clayton were extended one year; Louisville Fire and Rescue dedicated their new fire truck to the memory of longtime chief Lance Clark; and a spike in COVID- 19 cases caused Barbour County to be “Very High Risk.”

BY REBECCA BEASLEY It was a special evening for cadets in the Barbour County High School JROTC and their guests when they gathered for a… Login to continue reading Login…

BY CONNIE BEDSOLE The Troy Police Department is asking the public for any help regarding the November 14 shooting at a gas station fatally wounding… Login to continue reading Login…

Five community and economic development projects in Barbour County were highlighted Tuesday during a gathering of grant recipients joined by state and local officials. Scott… Login to continue reading Login…

Barbour County poultry and cattle farmer Trip Horne of Louisville was elected director of District 10 of the Alabama Farmers Federation during its annual meeting… Login to continue reading Login…

BY RHONDA SHIERLING Lawmakers in Alabama are taking steps to protect the rights of Alabama workers, children and parents against federal vaccine mandates. Three sets… Login to continue reading Login…