Lowndes Signal

The Lowndes Signal, which merged with The Hayneville Citizen-Examiner, first started publishing on April 16, 1925, under the leadership of Judge J.D. Lamar as its editor. Lamar held this role until 1937, when he passed the reins to his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Mae Small, who continued as editor until her retirement. In July 1946, she sold the paper to Seth Kenneth and Jewel Davis Perry, who took on the roles of editor and publisher until July 1960. At that point, they sold the newspaper and their printing business to Cecil B. Cross Jr. and Frieda Brown Cross. The Cross family relocated the newspaper back to Fort Deposit from Montgomery, where it had been temporarily based, into the original building that had once housed it. They operated the newspaper and printing business, which served the entire county, until they sold it to Boone Newspapers in 1997.

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Hayneville Baptist welcomes Doss as pastor - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Friday, June 20, 2025 Hayneville Baptist Church welcomed Dr. Brad Doss as pastor Sunday, June 15, after almost a year of prayerfully searching for the right person to fill the pulpit. Doss joyfully stepped into the role, delivering his first Father’s Day sermon to the congregation that welcomed him with open arms. “First of all, I want to thank you for trusting in us as your next pastor,” Doss said in a media release.
Lowndes natives complete Troy degree programs - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 10:15 am Friday, June 20, 2025 Troy University announced graduates for the spring term 4 on Friday, June 6. Among them were Lowndes County students who earned their degree at the international college based in Troy. Kelsie Garret, Natya Simmons and Qui’ondra Thomas of Fort Deposit along with Sean Marts, Bradley Woodham and Denise Randall of Hope Hull graduated from Troy.
Chambers appointed to lead Lowndes Middle School - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 The Lowndes County Public Schools district welcomes another new principal to its ranks this week. Chris Chambers, assistant principal at Bessemer High School, joins the district as principal at Lowndes Middle School on July 7 is eager to begin serving and getting acquainted with the families of Lowndes County. “My vision for the school is basically get in and see where we’re lacking and just be of service,” Chambers said.
Ray named to Marion honors list - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 1:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 Rachel K. Ray, a college freshman at Marion Military Institute, made the school’s honors list recently. The institute announced Friday, June 6 that Ray was among students named to the school’s President’s List. Ray is a native of Fort Deposit and graduated in 2024 as valedictorian of her class at The Calhoun School. She earned her place on the President’s List for spring 2025 by achieving academic excellence and a 4.0 grade point average.
Meals, morals and micro aggressions - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Amy Lewis

Published 10:15 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 Dear Amy,My coworker brings her lunch to work in these elaborate glass containers and eats everything with reusable bamboo utensils. She constantly talks about how wasteful plastic is and how “clean” she feels now that she’s stopped microwaving her food. I’m just trying to eat my leftover spaghetti in peace without a TED Talk about microplastics. It’s getting to the point where I want to hide in my car just to eat a sandwich.
Chamber hosts Juneteen prayer breakfast - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 The Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Juneteenth Celebration and Prayer Breakfast and Black Belt Civil and Voters Rights Historical Display on Thursday, June 19, 9 – 11 a.m. at Deepwoods Restaurant. The event’s theme centers around stimulating economic and community development growth in Lowndes County, a continuing conversation the chamber began at its May meeting.
LCUWP secures operating line of credit - Lowndes Signal

1 week ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program secured necessary operating funds recently, ending the organization’s dilemma of how to provide services without working capital. The organization’s president Carmelita Arnold said First Citizen’s Bank agreed to extend the board a line of credit against its $1.5 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant award. “We have been approved for working capital,” Arnold said.
Pate declares Lt. Governor candidacy - Lowndes Signal

2 weeks ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 Lowndesboro’s own Rick Pate holds the office of Alabama’s Agriculture and Industries Commissioner. Recently the Lowndes County native declared his candidacy for another office, announcing his bid for Alabama’s Lt. Governor. The businessman who served as Lowndesboro mayor for 14 years said the office seemed the next logical step in his aim to serve Alabamians.
The Clock Struck Twelve - Lowndes Signal

2 weeks ago | lowndessignal.com | Michael Brooks

Published 1:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 By Michael J. BrooksA local church is meeting elsewhere during renovations, and their electronic sign flashes, “Temporary worship.” It is only the next panel that tells the current location, so be patient!This made me think about temporary worship I was in for a few weeks. I was pastor at First Baptist Church in Selma, when we did some major roof and ceiling repairs.
Commissioners approve funding FBLA trip - Lowndes Signal

2 weeks ago | lowndessignal.com | Lanell Smith

Published 6:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 Lowndes students bound for California conventionTwenty-three Lowndes County students are bound for California to attend the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) convention in Anaheim, California June 29 through July 2 thanks to the generosity of their community. The Lowndes County Commissioner had a part in sealing the deal for the opportunity by voting unanimously to appropriate $15,000 toward the final funds needed for the trip.