Eufaula High School head football coach Jerrel Jernigan will serve as the South All-Star head coach for the upcoming 66th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game. The game is scheduled for Friday night, December 12 at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Mayor Kathy Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Alex Moses are headed to a run-off election on September 23. in the mayor’s election held Tuesday.
Eufaula Mayor Jack Tibbs, Jr. is facing a run-off election with Chris Beam for the mayor’s seat in unofficial election results reported Tuesday night. Only a 76-vote margin separated the two candidates.
The Barbour County Focus Initiative Youth Leadership group recently embarked on an inspiring educational trip to Washington, D.C., fully funded by the initiative as part of its outreach to young adults pursuing higher education and career opportunities. During their visit, the group toured iconic landmarks including the White House and the U.S. Capitol, gaining firsthand insight into the nation's political heart.
Frances Shipman, chairperson of the Barbour County Commission, gave an update on repairs to the courtroom that are in the process of being made at the Barbour County Courthouse in Clayton during the regular scheduled meeting held last Tuesday, August 12. The 9:00 a.m. meeting was held at the Eufaula courthouse.
Voting places will be open Tuesday in various locations throughout the county for municipal elections. Polls will open at 7:00 in the morning and will close at 7:00 p.m.
Smokey Bear had a special enjoyment to be on hand when a Florida man was arrested for stealing signs with his picture on them. One of the signs on which Smokey’s picture is not embossed was stolen from the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge in Eufaula which has been returned.
Congratulations are in order for the long history and numerous accomplishments made by the membership of one of Clayton’s oldest churches. The historic Jones Chapel AME Church has been added to the distinguished list of properties included in the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
30 Years of Service Recognized
Teachers, support personnel, administrators and guests gathered Monday at Barbour County High School in Clayton to prepare for the launching of the 2025-26 school year. Students returned to the classrooms Tuesday for their first day of the school term.