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3 killed in shooting at Montgomery grocery store
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Three people were killed Tuesday night at a small grocery store in Montgomery, an outburst of violence that comes after a string of robberies targeting Latino-owned businesses in Alabama’s capital city. The shooting at Tienda Los Hermanos, a grocery store on the south side...
Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes opens Friday
The Lowndes Signal asks for your help in honoring our fathers. We each have memories of our “superhero” dad and we want to hear yours as well. This year’s emphasis, the Honoring Fathers Sweepstakes, will focus on telling the story of how your dad, or dad figure, is your hero. By nominating dads for the […]
Lowndes County Community Calendar
Parenting Education The Family Guidance Center in Hayneville will host parenting education classes June 10 at 10-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 for more information. Legal Services The Family Guidance Center in Hayneville offers help for low-income individuals in need of legal help. Stop by to see Patrick Doman at […]
Lowndes County Arrests May 17 – 26
May 17 * Darryl Brooks, 47 – Theft of property 3rd, criminal trespass 1st, attempt to elude May 24 * Willie Lewis Jr., 52 – Driving under the influence May 25 * Stanley Patterson, 50 – Driving under the influence * Cedrick Boone, 41 – Domestic violence 3rd – harassment May 26 * Dallas Tipton, […]
Broadband group holds press event
On Tuesday, June 4, the South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) held a press event on the Lowndes County Courthouse steps in Hayneville. The event, attended by community leaders and stakeholders, preceded an expected announcement detailing a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Broadband Technical Assistance partnership to support high speed […]
In cities across the US, Black and Latino neighborhoods have less access to pharmacies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Parts of the north side of Montgomery are defined by what it has lost: restaurants, grocery stores and a convenient pharmacy, the latter of which closed five years ago. People who still live in the historically Black neighborhood of Newtown, like Sharon Harris, are frustrated....
A Rather Active Weather Pattern This Week
We’re into a very active weather pattern this week. Daily rounds of afternoon showers and storms along with temps topping out in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees through Thursday. A frontal boundary will make a run at the region late Wednesday into Thursday. Showers and storms are likely ahead and along the boundary. All indications are the front makes it through the area and we’re trending drier late week and into the upcoming weekend. This would mean lots of sunshine along with more comfortable temperatures. You will probably notice it more during the morning hours. Temps will start out in the lower to mid 60s. The drier air will heat up and afternoon temps are still expected to reach the upper 80s to around 90 degrees.
4 Alabama cities ranked in top places to live in 2024-2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Are you considering moving? Are there cities you want to learn more about? A new report will help you look into the details about 150 different cities across the U.S. It’s the annual “150 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” report conducted by U.S. News...
Hayneville Telephone prepares to break ground on fiber installation
In 1946, Howard and Jesse Powell acquired Hayneville Telephone Company (HTC) with the purchase of a home on East Tuskeena Street, which came with the operation’s switchboard and 50 customers. The couple retained the business, providing telephone services to the market no other provider wanted to take on, and today, the company is preparing to […]
Youth leadership forum gives Alabamians with disabilities the opportunity to connect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Governor’s Youth Leadership Forum inspires young people with disabilities to reach their goals. This year’s participants took a field trip to Montgomery. Young people with disabilities from all over the state took part in a week-long experience filled with friendship, connectivity, and...
Eastdale Mall says shoppers safe, new security measures coming after shots fired
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - In the hours after shots rang out at a Montgomery shopping mall, some publicly questioned whether they were safe shopping there. On Tuesday, mall management released a statement reassuring its customers that they are safe, and that the mall is taking the incident, and their customers’ safety, seriously.
Local applicants turn out for job fair
The Lowndes County Public Schools held a job fair June 4 at the school system’s central office. By lunch time, more than 20 applicants had stopped by to apply through in-person interviews. Lowndes County Public Schools Superintendent Samita Jeter said schools will continue seeking qualified candidates for open positions which include elementary and secondary teachers, […]
Scattered Showers & T-storms Through Thursday
June is off and running and our weather pattern is looking rather typical for this time of the year. We’re expecting daily rounds of afternoon showers and storms along with temps topping out in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees through midweek. A frontal boundary will make a run at the region Thursday. Showers and storms are likely ahead and along the boundary. All indications are the front makes it through the area and we’re trending drier late week and into the upcoming weekend. This would mean lots of sunshine along with temps managing upper 80s to lower 90s for highs. Button line, I think this upcoming is looking a lot better than what we just experienced this past weekend.
ASU hosts MPD Graduation
Alabama State University’s Student Center hosted the Montgomery Police Department’s graduation ceremony, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. ASU’s Ballroom was packed with family and friends witnessing 16 new officers from several agencies in the state walk across the stage. The officers completed 15 weeks of training at the...
Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Lowndes and Montgomery counties Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:03 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Lowndes and Montgomery counties. The storms are expected to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:03 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
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