Lowndes Signal
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The Lowndes Signal, with which was combined with The Hayneville Citizen-Examiner, began on April 16, 1925. Judge J.D. Lamar was the editor. Lamar continued as editor until 1937 when the job was turned over to his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Mae Small. Small was editor until she retired and sold the paper to Seth Kenneth and Jewel Davis Perry in July 1946. The Perrys continued as editor and publisher until July 1960 when the newspaper and the Perrys’ interest in job printing business was sold to Cecil B. Cross Jr. and Frieda Brown Cross. The Cross’ moved the newspaper and business back to Fort Deposit, from Montgomery where it had been located for a brief period, into the same building which had previously housed the newspaper. They continued with the newspaper, which covered the entire county, and their printing business until the newspaper was sold to Boone Newspapers in 1997. Source
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Search ArticlesResidents tell developers, 'We don't want you!'
A packed Lowndes County courtroom heard from Project Red Clay developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure ahead of Hurricane Isaias's landfall and arrival of several weather the storm generated on Friday, Oct. 9.
Fort Deposit to host kickball showdown
Fort Deposit will host the free Battle of the Badges kickball tournament Oct. 10 at Lowndes Middle School, featuring local law enforcement, a DJ and food vendors. The Town of Fort Deposit will host a community kickball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The contest between the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and officers from the Fort Deposit Police Department, is planned as an opportunity to engage the community and bring them together.
Central Lions take on Maplesville Devils
Central (3-4) faces Maplesville (4-2) Friday as coach Julian Little says the Lions are improving and aiming to finish the season strong. The Central High School Lions (3-4) take on the Maplesville High School Devils (4-2) Friday. After their recent road loss to the Mckenzie Tigers on Oct. 2, 48-0, Coach Julian Little said he feels his players as a team are improving consistently in every game.
The high cost of closed-door deals
Lowndes County residents question transparency around Project Red Clay, a proposed $1.5 billion data center, citing undisclosed environmental and utility details. In Lowndes County, hallowed land and structural injustice go hand-in-hand. Just a mile from where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rested on the Selma-to-Montgomery march, Houston developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure is quietly prepping 800 acres of farmland for “Project Red Clay” — a $1.5 billion hyperscale data center.
Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of Isaias
Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties ahead of possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias. Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 40 counties as Alabama prepares for possible impact from the hurricane in the Gulf, Isaias. Ivey also issued the following comment: “At this moment, forecasts continue to show the real likelihood that the tropical system brewing in the Gulf could impact Alabama as a hurricane as early as Friday.
Community prepares for data center discussion
Lowndes County will discuss the proposed Project Red Clay data center Friday as residents prepare questions at a Thursday meeting in Hope Hull. The Lowndes County Commission will host a special-called meeting on Friday, Oct. 9, creating a platform for discussion of the proposed data center, Project Red Clay.
Gordonville advances storm shelter effort
Gordonville has applied for a certified storm shelter that would serve 41 residents, with town residents receiving priority access if the project is awarded. Gordonville town leaders learn about an application to promote business traffic. Pictured are Muriel Patterson, Orbuty Ozier, Katrina Smith and Darryl Maul.Photo by Marvenita Scott | THE LOWNDES SIGNAL The Town of Gordonville held their regular monthly council meeting on Oct. 1.
Lowndes County native receives Farmers Federation scholarship
Lowndes County native Shelby Oglesby received a $2,000 Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation and county Farmers Federation scholarship. Lowndes County native and Auburn University student Shelby Oglesby received a $2,000 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation.
Harrell carries fifth athlete contest win
Lowndes Academy’s Sanders Harrell won the fourth-round Athlete of the Week contest after earning 54% of community votes. Lowndes Academy senior Sanders Harrell has won the fourth-round Athlete of the Week contest for the 2026-27 season. Harrell is a junior who plays varsity football for Lowndes Academy. He had seven carries for 106 yards, two touchdowns and a kickoff return during the Rebels' homecoming victory over Southern Prep. Don't miss the news!Sign up so you never miss a headline.
Ten truths some people despise
A CoffeeTime Column lists 10 personal beliefs on forgiveness, parenting, exercise, faith, policing, marriage and personal responsibility. Andy and Renie BowmanFile photo | THE LOWNDES SIGNAL In my experience, I’ve found there are ten key truths that some people just can’t seem to swallow. Forgiveness given to someone who treated you badly is necessary to get over the hurt: Your forgiveness doesn’t do a thing for their emotional health, but it frees you from the prison you are living in.