By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

Everybody knows a lot of business has to be taken care of when there is a death in the family. One thing that has to happen that is often taken for granted is the grave has to be dug in order for the per- son who died to be buried.
If you have ever been around when a grave is being dug in Pickens County, you have probably run into David Richardson. Richardson got his start digging graves because he saw there was a need for a grave digger in Pickens County during the 70s.

By Felicity Holman
Managing Editor

CARROLLTON- The Pickens County Board of Commissioners meeting occurred on February 28, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jerry Fitch.
The meeting began with a motion from Commissioner Drew Elmore to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jody McGee, and it was approved.

By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

Pickens County Herald’s delivery van and an EMA truck were stolen early on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Police Chief Anthony Durrah explained how the vehicles were used to attempt to steal Alabama One’s ATM machine in Carrollton.

By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

The Pickens County Board of Education held its monthly meeting at Aliceville High School on February 22, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Board President Annie Jackson. All Board members were present. 

By Felicity Holman
Managing Editor

    ALICEVILLE-  The Aliceville City Council meeting occurred on February 22, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Terrence Windham. Councilmembers Rebecca Gilliam and Thomas Wilkins were absent.
The council approved the minutes of the last meeting.

By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

Miss Kay’s Bakery and More will soon open its doors in the old bail bondsman building beside City Hall in Carrollton. Kristin Faulkner, an Ohio native, is the new owner. She and her husband have lived in Carrollton for about a year. Faulkner has been working at the sheriff’s department, but has resigned to open the new bakery.

By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

By Felicity Holman
Managing Editor

By Felicity Holman
Managing Editor

The Gordo Town Council agreed to purchase three sets of bleachers for the town’s PARA park, according to the minutes of the Feb. 6 meeting.
Mayor Craig Patterson said that Rusty Adams learned there are three complete set of bleachers  that can be purchased for the park for $4,500. Patterson also noted that the town’s baseball and softball leagues are no longer with Dixie Youth; they are now with USSSA.