Election Results – unofficial tape count
total votes for Mayor of Camden: PHIL CRESWELL; 403 votes or 57.5 % ELI MACK: 94 votes or 13.4 % FRANK MCGRAW: 204 votes or 29 % TOTAL VOTES: 701 votes for councilmember, DISTRICT 2 Hutchinson: 121 votes MOORER: 90 votes 2 under votes TOTAL VOTES: 213 for councilmember, DISTRICT 3 ANDREA TAYLOR…
Read MoreArrest made in case of stolen ‘McGraw’ signs
Police Have made an arrest in connection to the stolen political signs along the Camden Bypass. The most recent incident, which hasn’t been reported until today, involved a 3rd campaign sign endorsed by the Frank McGraw for Mayor campaign that was stolen at approx. 5 a.m. this morning out front of the used car dealership…
Read MoreOFFICIAL POLL (results included) Who will you vote for Mayor of Camden?
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Read More“It’s All In God’s Hands” – By Ethan Van Sice
Alabama finds itself entering the Summer months overwhelmed by an increase of COVID-19 diagnosis’. While illnesses are ramping up in universal, inconspicuous ways throughout the state, other locations have simmered down into a season of solace and recovery. Evidence suggests these improvements are the direct result of extensive sanitization, and strictly upholding the CDC’s recommendations…
Read More“The re-branding of country music icons, because words are racist too” by Jacob Womack
Amid the nationwide protests over the wrongful killing of George Floyd and the ensuing racial tension, Lady Antebellum has officially changed their name to “Lady A”. After more than a decade of radio-friendly, hit singles and chart-topping Country music record sales, the band is now “deeply sorry” for the Antebellum half of their branding. Granted, most people…
Read MoreAlberta provided much-needed internet access through joint Force
The Freedom Quilting Bee and Souls Grown Deep recently collaborated to provide internet access service to the community of Gee’s Bend and Alberta. This ensured they were able to interact with the IRS to check on and receive their stimulus payments. There are people who don’t realize they are eligible to receive this stimulus payment,…
Read MoreNursing Facility enters “cool-down” phase with all residents in recovery
Administration with Camden Nursing Facility announced Monday that all residents who are currently sick with COVID-19 have completed their treatment, and are recovering. Further good news, The facility has not returned a positive test for COVID-19 in 17 days. CNF still accounts for a total of 43 Coronavirus cases in Wilcox County; 23 residents, and 20…
Read MoreWilcox “guaranteed to lose congressional seat” if Census participation doesn’t pick up
Billions of dollars in government funding, paid lunches for schoolchildren, newly paved and repaired county roads, supplemental Medicare & Medicaid, and up to 2 congressional seats. These are just a few of the things Wilcox County stands to lose if our citizens do not participate in the 2020 Census. As of today, only 31.5 percent…
Read MoreCamden Nursing Facility confirms 17 cases of COVID-19
The number of Coronavirus cases within Camden Nursing Facility continues to grow. Tuesday morning, the administration reported 17 cases, a major leap from last week. 13 employees and 4 residents have tested positive. The affected staff members are on home quarantine and are receiving appropriate medical care. CNF will continue to monitor all residents multiple times a…
Read MoreIke Lyon named President of Wilcox Area Chamber
The Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to congratulate Ike Lyon on becoming the newly elected president. Ike Lyon graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Recreation Administration. He was employed in a career of over forty years with the federal government. Ike retired as Supervisory Park Ranger/Site Manager of…
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