Courtroom required for capital murder trial
The Barbour County Courthouse in Clayton was once again a topic of discussion during the meeting of the Barbour County Commission Tuesday morning in Eufaula.
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School Board members recognized by Superintendent Dr. Keith Stewart
Appreciation was expressed to all of the Barbour County School Board members and particularly its president, Jean Kennedy, on her recognition by the “No Kid Hungry Alabama” organization.
Purpose of hay bales explained
Hay bales that appeared on a vacant lot in downtown Louisville became a major topic of discussion at Monday night’s council meeting. An estimated 50 large round bales of hay fill the vacate lot across from the Depot Convenience Store began to raise speculations as to the purpose of them being placed in town.
Two victims suffer burns after race car explosion
An explosion caused injuries to two men as they were working on a race car Sunday afternoon. The victims were identified as Carl Adam McManus and Cecil Greenwood.
Council gets updates on projects
Projects for which Clayton council members approved for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are on tract, according to William Scott, senior consultant with Tristatz.
No action taken on sheriff’s budget
Barbour County commissioners took no action on budget overages for the combined Sheriff’s and Jail budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 at their last meeting.
Forte granted parole
Earl Forte, a Barbour County inmate incarcerated at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, was one of three inmates granted parole on January 28. The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 18 parole hearings granting three paroles and denying 15. The board also held 10 hearings on requests for pardons, six of which were granted and four denied.
Arrest made for eluding police
A Eufaula man has been arrested on charges ofr Attempting to Elude Police on Sunday, February 2.
Record snowfall blankets county
and schools remained closed the remainder of the week. With freezing temperatures lingering, roads remained hazardous to drive after they became slushy and “black ice” presented a danger. Life was virtually brought to a standstill with nobody venturing far from home. From the Deep South to the beaches along the Gulf, snow dumped accumulations from five to eight inches creating a spectacular landscape last week. Patches of snow remained in spots through the weekend while slush remained on the roads.