HONORED FOR SERVICE
HONORED FOR SERVICE - Jason Self, left, was honored on Sunday, August
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30 Years of Service Recognized
30 Years of Service Recognized
Leadership Barbour Class holds retreat
The new class of Leadership Barbour, Class XIX, has begun its year of exploring and learning more about Barbour County through several classes scheduled during the year.
TASK FORCE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Lt. Ethan Wiggins of Eufaula, pictured left, was recently recognized as the 2024 Task Force Officer of the Year for his outstanding service and commitment to public safety. As a Task Force Officer with the Drug Forcement Administration, Lt. Wiggins was recognized for the critical role he played in dismantling drug trafficking organizations and protecting communities across the Middle District of Alabama. Kevin Davidson, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, is pictured with Lt. Wiggins at the awards ceremony. Davidson said, “Wiggins’ dedication, professionalism, and tireless efforts exemplify the very best of law enforcement. “
BCHS cheerleaders and band are gearing up 2025 school year
The BCHS Jaguars will have plenty of support this year from the cheerleaders to the band participating in athletic events, parades and other functions for the 2025-2026 school year.
ENJOY CLASS REUNION
ENJOY CLASS REUNION - The Dr. T.V. McCoo High School classmates of 1967 recently celebrated their class reunion at Barb’s Country Kitchen in Eufaula. Classmates celebrated life, laughter and fellowship together and enjoyed listening to Oldies from the sixties, seventies and eighties. Soft music was enjoyed as the Valedictorian of the class, Minister Harvey Battle, shared. He also conducted an intimate Memorial Service for deceased classmates. Class members honored and acknowledged an elementary school teacher, Mrs. Johnson Treadwell. Before departing to go their separate ways, the group enjoyed taking photos together to remember the grand occasion. Shown, left to right, front row, are Jim Guilford, Dorothy Jordan Guilford, Dorothy Stanford Griffin, Mrs. Johnson Treadwell, Inetha William Stanford, Willie Ed Cochran; second row, left to right, William Holland, Dr. Mary Helen Grooms Smith, Cora Lampley Helms, Eula Pearl Matthews Smith, Nellie Rogers Shakespeare, Willie Snipes; last row, left to right, Roosevelt Strong, Felix Galloway, Reverend Harvey T. Battle, Shirley Davis Marshall, and Mildred Harris Calhoun.
Christian O’Hara of Clayton
Christian O’Hara of Clayton, left, a student at Eufaula High School, and Aniyah Lynn, right, attended the inaugural Summer Scholar Academy at Auburn University recently. They were selected alongside other high achieving students from across Alabama based on their academic performance. They participated in ACT prep, resume workshops, college application and financial aid sessions and strength-building acitivites all while experiencing life on a college campus. Pictured, middle, is JuWan Robinson, former Executive Director, Enrollment Management at Auburn University. Christian is the son of Brittani O’Hara Grant and Aniyah is the daughter of Nikia Ervin and Anthony Lynn of Eufaula.