During Monday night’s meeting of the Clayton City Council members voiced concerns pertaining to financing for a new ambulance and why the town has not had an audit in the last four years.The new ambulance is scheduled to arrive the end of May.
Barbour County Probate Judge Susan Shorter has been elected as an officer to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Probate Judges Association. She was elected to serve as treasurer for the 2025 year for a one-year term.
Barbour Countians planning to fly domestic in the United States or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID in Alabama) or another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport. The REAL ID Act of 2025 will go into effect on May 7.
Sunday was a wet and dreary day with weather alerts sounding throughout the day. A Flood Advisory was issued Sunday from 3:11 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. by the National Weather Service but it was later determined that a weak tornado struck in a rural area of Barbour County.
An Ariton man has been indicted by a Dale County grand jury for Reckless Murder.
Construction is expected to begin soon on a new Emergency Medical Services Facility in Clayton. Ground breaking ceremonies were held Thursday before a large delegation of citizens to initiate construction of a much needed EMS facility for rescue personnel.
Barbour County Commissioners recently voted to sell the old Barbour County courthouse in Eufaula. Advertisements for bids will soon be advertised for the historic building located downtown Eufaula.
A Eufaula man was vindicated in a jury trial last week after being held in jail for nearly four years and his trial postponed on two previous dates on capital murder charges.