Lowndes County

Alabama’s Gulf coast is known as a haven for migratory birds and a favored spot for birdwatchers. But, it’s the west part of the state’s Black Belt region may draw up to two hundred “birders” for an annual event held by the Alabama Audubon Society. The “Black Belt Birding Festival” is expanding to close to six counties this year including Marengo and Lowndes. This part of the state is considered a “hidden gem” for observing the state’s feathered tourists.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a 23-year-old man accused of killing an Alabama sheriff. Jurors told the judge Tuesday that they remained deadlocked. A new trial date will be set for William Chase Johnson.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has announced a contract with the Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program Sewer Board (LCUWP) that will move forward with the installation of septic systems for Lowndes County residents.

The Alabama Department of Public Health is announcing the implementation of a contract for the installation of septic systems for Lowndes County residents. This comes one year after a federal environmental justice probe found the state neglected the risks of raw sewage for residents.

The Alabama Department of Public Health is reminding residents of Lowndes County to complete an Environmental Health Assessment. The evaluations will help the department identify which households need septic tank installations.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the expansion of its successful Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative to 150 additional communities as part of President Biden’s Investing America agenda. This includes Greene County and Lowndes County in Alabama.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has begun administering Environmental Health Assessments to Lowndes County residents as part of the initial phase of an agreement to help residents install new septic systems.

The Alabama Department of Public Health created a legal agreement with the U.S. to take immediate action on raw sewage exposure issues in Lowndes County last month. ADPH recently announced the details of its moratorium in a press release.

A project named for a Black man who was lynched in Lowndes County is receiving a federal grant.The National Park Service civil rights grant program is…

Gardeners in Lowndes County are getting to show off their green thumbs. The Alabama 4-H foundation is sponsoring a summer gardening project contest with…