Newsletter-Early-Week
The Castellows host ‘Homecoming’ concert
Even after playing the big stages, The Castellows have not forgotten their hometown roots. These former Alabama 4-H members returned to the Wiregrass May 30 to host the “Homecoming” concert, an event benefiting local youth pursuing agricultural degrees.
Committee to assess courthouse needs
A committee was appointed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barbour County Commission to assess what needs to be done to reopen the courtroom at the Barbour County Courthouse in Clayton. The meeting was held at the Eufaula courthouse at 9:00 a.m.
Commission to negotiate garbage service
Barbour County Commissioners received only one bid for a new Waste Management service provider in Barbour County.
Qualifying opens for municipal elections
Candidates began filing their papers to qualify for various municipal offices this week in all municipalities in Barbour County.
Barbour Countians experience rain and haze conditions
Rain, rain and more rain. All the rain Barbour Coun have experienced may have been good for plants, gardens and lawns, but it has caused a delay in planting crops for many farmers.
Juneteenth activities planned
Activities are being planned for the annual Juneteenth observance in Eufaula that promises to bring fun events for everyone.
Eufaula native celebrates 70 years teaching piano
'A teacher affects eternity: she can never tell where her influence stops.' This saying by Henry Adams is especially true when referring to Frances Moulthrop Gordon, a beautiful lady who has just celebrated her first 70 years of teaching piano.
New state-of-the-art ambulance arrives
New state-of-the-art ambulance arrives
Courtroom remains closed in Clayton
During last week’s meeting of the Barbour County Commission held in Clayton at the Barbour County Courthouse, Commissioner Stan Adams asked about the status of repair work that needs to be done on the courthouse in Clayton.