Government Offices Need New Phone System
At the Pickens County Commission’s informal administrative meeting, April 19, several department heads gathered to discuss the antiquated phone system and a possible upgrade.
Carrollton Council Approves Paving Project
Carrollton Town Council voted to spend up to $125,000 on a road-paving project for the city.
Gordo Elementary Fourth Graders Visit Montgomery
The Gordo Elementary School fourth graders are shown on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. Fourth grade teachers are Karen Booth, Shelley Holliday, LaBrandy Murphy, and Linda Evans.
The fourth-grade classes from Gordo Elementary enjoyed an educational field trip to Montgomery on April 12.
Reform Native Serving Navy in Japan
Lewis Thomas
A Reform native and 1998 Pickens High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
School Superintendent Faces Concerned PCHS Community
Pickens County Superintendent of Education, Jamie Chapman, speaks to parents and students at PCHS's parent/teacher meeting on April 12.
Pickens County Superintendent of Education, Jamie Chapman, spoke to parents and students at PCHS's parent/teacher meeting on April 12.
Commissioners Approve New Bridge, More Trash Talk
Residents on Bradford Road in Aliceville will be getting a new bridge over Beaver Creek.
Pickens County Commissioners approved the replacement of a bridge on Bradford Road in Aliceville at their April 10 meeting.
Aliceville Progresses With City Park Repairs
Noticeable are the playing fields spread with fresh dirt and the grass cleanly cut.
Progress in the conditions at Aliceville City Park have been taking place recently.
Floyd The Barber Spinning Records at Mayberry Sock Hop
Floyd the Barber will be DJing for the Mayberry Sock Hop on Saturday.
Floyd the Barber will be DJing for the Mayberry Sock Hop on Saturday.
Dollar General Opens in Pickensville
Pickensville Mayor Donald Sherrod cuts the ribbon on Pickensville's first-ever chain store.
A ribbon cutting was held for Dollar General in Pickensville on April 7.
Ribbon Cutting to be Held for Career Center
The Pickens County College and Career Center located in Carrollton.
The Pickens County College and Career Center will host a ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. on April 25.
Carrollton Police Chief Completes Executive Training
Chief Anthony W. Durrah completed 240 hours of training in the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program.
City of Reform Donates Corner to Improve 17/82 Intersection
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) District Administrator, Jonathan Anderson, spoke to the Reform City Council at their regular meeting on Apr. 3. regarding the intersection of State Road 17 and U.S. Highway 82.
Gordo City Council Gets Audit Report
At their meeting on Apr. 2, the Gordo City Council received the final results of the city’s audit report.
Festus Crashing Mayberry Sock Hop in Gordo
Mark Staggs as Festus from TV’s “Gunsmoke” series.
The Mayberry Sock Hop is coming up in Gordo on April 21. Tribute artists impersonating characters from the town of Mayberry will be there along with Andy Griffith’s real-life daughter, Dixie. But I learned from our Gordo friend and Otis Campbell impersonator, Kenneth Junkin, the Festus character from the “Gunsmoke” series will be crashing the party. So, of course I had to give him a call.
State Gets Data Breach Notification Rights
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced final passage of the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act, (SB 318), which cleared the Alabama Senate 30 to 0 on Tuesday, April 3.
Seven Corners to Continue Providing Medical Services for Aliceville Prison
Seven Corners, Inc. was selected by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to continue as the Comprehensive Medical Services contractor for inmates housed at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Aliceville.
Town of Gordo Makes Donation for Education
The Town of Gordo donated $12,000 to schools last week.
The Town of Gordo donated $12,000 to schools last week.
Towns of Gordo and Reform Receive ALM Gold Risk Management Award
The towns of Gordo and Reform were recently awarded a Gold Risk Management Award by the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities.
Governor Ivey Awards Grants For Healthy Food Access
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to provide primarily low-income persons and senior citizens with improved access to healthy and fresh foods.
MONTGOMERY— Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a total of $300,000 in grants to provide primarily low-income persons and senior citizens with improved access to healthy and fresh foods.
New Era Arts Club Elects New Officers
The New Era Arts Club met on Monday, Apr. 2, in the Aliceville Civic Center Rotary Room for the club’s yearly business meeting.
Spring Has Sprung!
Tulips are in full bloom at Gordo Lodge #564 F&AM. The flower bed was prepared by Janice Tate. Members of Gordo 564 would like to invite everyone to take a look.
Check out our Special Spring Home and Garden section in this week's Herald!
A Message from the PC Heart Walk Committee
Participants of the 2017 Heart Walk.
On behalf of the Pickens County Heart Committee, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2017 Heart Walk held at Gordo City Hall in the fall.
Community Cleans Up Trash After Tornado
The Palmetto Community Center and the Volunteer Fire Department joined forces for a community-wide cleanup day, Mar. 24.
Palmetto Community: “Storm Together to Make a Difference”
Gordo Student Selected as UA Ambassador
Christopher Bryant of Gordo has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year.
Gentry Named Top 40 Under 40
Dr. Brant Gentry
Aliceville native, Dr. Brant Gentry, was named one of The Tuscaloosa News’s top “40 Under Forty” Business Professionals.