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COURTHOUSES CLOSED Both Barbour County courthouses will be closed Monday, June 3rd in observance of Jefferson Davis’ birthday. If you have business to tend to in either courthouse please plan accordingly! FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION Eufaula Parks & Recreation is in the process of holding registration for 2024 NFL Flag Football for ages 5-14 (co-ed).
Retired teachers present Barbour County Valedictorian & Salutatorian with lap tops
The Barbour County Retired Teachers Association attended the Barbour County High School’s Baccalaureate program held Saturday May 11 held at the Saint Luke AME Church in Louisville. Dr.
Juneteenth to be observed on June 19
State employees will be given Juneteenth as a holiday, according to a memo that Gov. Kay Ivey sent to state department leaders on Monday.
Kate Griffin receives scholarship from the Jimmy Rane Foundation
Kate Griffin of Clayton was one of the recipients of the Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship who were honored during a banquet held last week in Montgomery at the Renaissance. Daughter of Mr.
HONORED ON GRADUATION
HONORED ON GRADUATION - Family and friends gathered Sunday, May 19 at Clayton Methodist Church to honor their 2024 graduate Sadie Williams, shown second from the left. Rev. Larry Teasley, pastor of the church, presented Miss Williams with a Bible during the morning worship services, a gift from the church. Immediately following the services, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. The refreshment table was decorated in University of Alabama colors where she plans to attend this fall. Shown during the reception, left to right, are Pitt Williams, Sadie’s father, the honoree, Gracie Williams, her sister, and Jennifer Williams, the honoree’s mother.
Jada Mock & Elliott Clayton chosen to attend Girls and Boys State
Jada Mock, a junior at Eufaula High School, is the daughter of Jennifer and Duane Mock, and has been chosen to attend American Legion Auxiliary: Alabama Girls State in Troy June 2-7. She is involved in the FCA Club, is Vice President of DECA, President of Diamond Dolls, National Honor Society, EHS Varsity cheerleader for three years, Pilgrimage Junior Court, Youth Leadership Barbour, Girls State Delicate, and the upcoming Senior Class President. Outside of school, Jada enjoys being a part of the First Baptist Church of Eufaula’s youth group, where she sings on the Youth Praise Team. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, volunteering at Connections Ministry, and constantly spreading the Lord’s love to whomever she comes in contact with. Jada is most excited to meet new friends, represent her community with elegance and grace, and see how the Lord can use this week in her life.
Community Calendar
Eufaula Parks & Recreation is in the process of holding registration for 2024 NFL Flag Football for ages 5-14 (co-ed). Children must be 5 years old by August 1. $50.00 Regular Registration (May 6 - May 31), $70.00 Late Registration (June 1 - June 14). Tryout dates are to be announced (You will be notified). Register at the ECC or online @www.eufaularecreation.com. Contact Les Swain for more information at 687-1213.
Jones Chapel AME to host the Lay Organization’s Annual Service
Jones Chapel AME Church will host the Dothan-Eufaula District Lay Organization’s Annual Day Service. The service will be held Sunday, May 19th at 3:00 pm. Speakers will feature seven lay speakers from across the Dothan-Eufaula District to include Joyce Thomas, District Lay President (Clopton Circuit), Antonia Turner (Mt Zion -Eufaula), Linda Simpson (Parks Chapel Dothan), Mary Person (Saint John - Eufaula), Dorothy Sconiers-Bevel (St. Paul - Sconiersville), Evadna Kincey-Moment (St. Paul - Sconiersville), Beverly Smith (Jones Chapel - Clayton) and Glenda Skipper - (Saint Luke - Eufaula).
MAY DAY CELEBRATION
MAY DAY CELEBRATION - An abundance of a variety of handmade crafts and food filled the Octagon House lawn for the Clayton Senior Center’s May Day celebration. Participants had a great time at their first May Day Festival and hope to have one each year ongoing.