Firefighters respond to several woodland fires
Forest fires spread throughout a large area in Barbour County Friday afternoon with help from various departments called to duty.
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Council passes ordinances in preparation for election
Clayton council members passed two ordinances during their regular scheduled meeting held Monday night in preparation for municipal elections.
Clayton police make arrests in separate incidents last week
Two men have been arrested by the Clayton Police Department on charges of Reckless Endangerment.
Renovations progress on historic downtown hotel in Eufaula
The historic Bluff City Inn in Eufaula is once again shaping into becoming a showplace and a destination spot for visitors in the area.
Eufaula man arrested on assault charges
A Eufaula man is charged with assault for his involvement in allegedly dragging a woman down a roadway for several yards.
Deputies complete academy
Four deputies with the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department completed the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy last week. Each was presented a certificate signifying their completion of the academy.
Clayton PD investigates gun shots fired Sunday
Clayton police are investigating reports of several gun shots resounding in Clayton Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Midway Street and Cedar Street entrance to Downs Manor.
Council approves funding source for ambulance
Financing for a new ambulance for Clayton were finalized during a special called meeting of the council Tuesday morning. The ambulance is expected to arrive later this month. The council voted in a previous meeting to purchase the ambulance at a cost of $220,822 to be financed at MidSouth Bank. At that time, the Rescue Squad had collateral in the account for the loan to be approved. However, when the time came to acquire the loan, funds were not available in the account to secure the loan. A down payment of $70,000 had already been paid toward the ambulance purchase.
ALL-STATE TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE
Two Eufaula City School System teachers have been selected to serve on the Alabama State Department of Education’s State Textbook Committee. Victoria Smith, Eufaula Elementary School art teacher, and Katie Beth Lewey, Eufaula Primary School music teacher, will play a key role in selecting curriculum and supplemental materials to be adopted for all schools in the state.
Clayton council hears report from auditor
Missy Pierce, an auditor with Rabren Odom, Pierce and Hayes, PC, Certified Public Accountants, presented the 20202021 audit to Clayton Mayor Kathy Thomas and city council members at the April 21 Clayton City Council meeting.