Wreck takes life of Eufaula man
A two-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon involved five victims claiming the life of a Eufaula man. Israel Mendoza, 30, was fatally injured when the 2019 Toyota Corolla struck a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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Family sues ADOC for son’s missing heart
A family is suing the Alabama Department of Corrections after their son died at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton. The body of their son was allegedly returned home with his heart missing and his body partially decomposed.
BCSO officers promoted
Barbour County Sheriff Tyrone Smith recently held promotional ceremonies for nine officers with the department. Sheriff Smith said, “We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that these officers have shown each and every day.” He explained that the promotion process started in September and ended in November of this year.
Tornado touches down early Sunday morning in BC
A small tornado that came through Barbour County early Sunday morning did not cause any damage, according to EMA Director David Logan. He reported that the EF-0 tornado was eight miles long and mostly in neighboring Henry County where only minor damage occurred.
Sweet Potato Cookies
1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts Heat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, mix sugars, baking soda and flour.
Mitzi Clayton named County Extension System coordinator
Mitzi Clayton of Eufaula has been named as the new County Extension System coordinator for Barbour County with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University. She will start in her new position on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Leadership Barbour Class XVII visits Walter F. George Dam
Leadership Barbour Class XVII visited the Walter F. George Dam on Lake Eufaula on December 7. The class began in Eufaula at the Chamber of Commerce where Phil Clayton, Eufaula/ Barbour Chamber of Commerce Economic Developer, spoke with them about the acquisition of monies to make repairs to the dam and locks and its importance to industrial development in our county.
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JONES CHAPEL AME CHURCH Jones Chapel AME Church in Clayton is airing “Live From Bethlehem” December 24, at 11:00 AM Worship Service. Everyone is invited, according to Reverend Wendy Morgan, Pastor.
County committees certify candidates
All candidates seeking office in the March 5 primary elections have been certified with Barbour County Probate Judge Susan Shorter as of Monday. The deadline to certified candidates to the Probate Judge’s Office is Thursday, December 14.
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annual Christmas edition will be published next week. The deadline is fastly approaching to include events and Christmas messages in this edition. The New Year’s edition will be published the following week. Due to the days that New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fall this year, Sunday and Monday, the first edition of the new year will not be published. By law, we are only required to publish 51 editions during the calendar year so CherryRoad Media is giving employees a much deserved rest. while there will be not printed edition of 3-edition online, subscribers are encouraged to check the website throughout the week. News and events will be posted for all of our subscribers to keep them informed and updated on community happenings. The Record has never missed an issue in spite of storms, fires, and other tragedies. This is a first for us!