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Wilcox ArtWorks Hosts Exhibition of Betty Kennedy’s Quilts at The Gallery this Saturday
Wilcox ArtWorks invites you to attend the opening of “Quilts Made With Love”, an exhibition of quilts made by Camden’s own Betty Gaines Kennedy, on Saturday, October 24th from 5:30 –7:30pm at The Gallery (103 Broad Street in Camden). This exhibition will include a large sampling of over sixty quilts, each made by the loving…
Read MoreAttorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Wilcox County Murder Conviction
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Sylvester Elliot, 29, for murder. Elliot was convicted in Wilcox County Circuit Court on January 27, 2020, for the murder of Clifford Bonner. The evidence at trial showed that on September 3, 2017, a social event was held by…
Read MoreAltercation with girlfriend ends with fatal shooting
The Wilcox Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection to a shooting that happened in Pine Hill over the weekend. According to Sheriff Evans, 32-year-old Tineisha Pearson, a B/F from Camden shot and killed her boyfriend Detrick Grimes, B/M 37. The shooting occured this past Saturday, October 17 at 10 A.M. “somewhere off County…
Read MoreShooting at Yellow Bluff Racetrack
The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Yellow Bluff Racetrack over the weekend. Two (2) people were shot by an unknown gunman Saturday night at approximately 11:30 p.m. 20-year-old Kashondria Thomas, B/F, of Tuscaloosa, and 16-year-old Deonte Banks, B/M. of Uniontown, both were injured as a result of being…
Read MoreTuesday’s Election in Camden compels interest from Sec. State John Merrill
Incumbent Mayor Phil Creswell celebrated an assumed landslide victory and re-election Tuesday night After Camden’s general municipal election.
Read MoreElection 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…
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