Pickens County

By Kandis Snyder
Managing Editor

ALICEVILLE-The Aliceville City Council meeting was called to order on June 29, 2022 by Mayor Terrence Windham. Council member Gilliam was not present at the meeting.

After the invocation was given, the council approved of last meeting’s minutes. There was no unfinished business causing the agenda to move into new business.

GORDO- Another business grace the town of Gordo. Constance Davis a native of Gordo and the owner of J&K’s Body Jewelry and more and WCW Staffing company is opening up a tanning salon, Sarah’s Solstice. Sarah’s Solstice will be dedicated to the memory of her Grandmother Sarah Frances Wells who departed this world in September 2021. Constance has successfully started and maintained her separate businesses in her home- town. J&K’s Body Jewelry and more is a jewelry, clothing and novelty based business.

By Felicity Holman
News Correspondent

CARROLLTON- The Pickens County Board of Commissioners meeting took place on June 28, 2022. The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman Mark Gray.

The meeting began with public comments as County Administrator Cheryl Bowles introduced Glenda Adcock to speak on matters concerning David Abston.

“I’m Glenda Adcock from Reform Alabama. I understand there seems to be a problem with you not wanting to give David Abston his retirement. Could you explain to me why?” Said Adcock.

By Doug Sanders Jr.
News Correspondent

PICKENS COUNTY- Last week’s Alabama Party Primary Runoff featured a low turnout--but heavily leaning Republican--in Pickens County, with a squeaker win for challenger Jordan Powell in the race for sheriff of Pickens County.

By Algene Strickland

ALICEVILLE-The City of Aliceville celebrated their first annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022 with at least 200 participants. A guest also had to be picked up from the airport in Aliceville to join in the festivities.

Food was surrounded by home southern cuisines along with great music given by the Debbie Bond Band, Radiator Rick, several gospel groups and Aliceville Crusaders.

By Felicity Holman
News Correspondent

REFORM- On June 21, 2022, the Reform City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Melody Davis. The council approved of the minutes as well as the payables. In old business, the resolution from June 7, 2022, of the one-time lump sum payment to eligible retirees was tabled by the council for the next appointed meeting. There was no new business or public comments, and the meeting moved on to reports from councilmembers.

By Kandis Snyder
Managing Editor

By Kandis Snyder
Managing Editor

By Donna Bain
Staff Writer

On Monday, June 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., many people in Pickens County came out to witness the cutting of the new location of the opening for the Boys and Girls Club in Aliceville. The club will be located at the Alabama National Guard Armory. Prayer was done by Willie J Lavender followed by the pledge of allegiance given by the Cub Scouts Pack 205 led by Pastor Hugh Spencer. The ribbon was cut by Mayor Windham, Kim Turner of the Boys and Girls Club, and Mr. Spencer. What a great day for Pickens County and the town of Aliceville!!!