The Lowndes Signal

The Lowndes Signal Lowndes County's weekly newspaper. OUR HISTORY:

The Lowndes Signal, with which was combined with The Hayneville Citizen-Examiner, began on April 16, 1925.

Judge J.D. Lamar was the editor. Lamar continued as editor until 1937 when the job was turned over to his daughter, Mrs. Charlie Mae Small. Small was editor until she retired and sold the paper to Seth Kenneth and Jewel Davis Perry in July 1946. The Perrys continued as editor and publisher until July 1960 when the newspaper and the Perrys' interest in job printing business was sold to Cecil B. Cro

ss Jr. and Frieda Brown Cross. The Cross' moved the newspaper and business back to Fort Deposit, from Montgomery where it had been located for a brief period, into the same building which had previously housed the newspaper. They continued with the newspaper, which covered the entire county, and their printing business until the newspaper was sold to Boone Newspapers in June 1997. Today, The Lowndes Signal continues to serve as Lowndes County's only newspaper.

11/01/2025

Vote for Athlete of the Week and support standout students from Central, Lowndes Academy and Calhoun. Cast your vote online every hour until Tuesday at noon to help your favorite athlete win.

Round 10 voting for Athlete of the Week opens at 6 p.m. Visit www.lowndessignal.com/contests/active and return every hou...
11/01/2025

Round 10 voting for Athlete of the Week opens at 6 p.m. Visit www.lowndessignal.com/contests/active and return every hour to support our student athletes.
Nominated for recognition this week are Hunter Williams from Central High School, Lowndes Academy's Jack Holley and JaMiracle Davis, student-athlete at The Calhoun School.
Voting runs through Tuesday, Nov. 4 at noon. Vote often and share with friends!
Lowndes County Athletics, Lowndes Academy, The Calhoun School, Central High School, Hayneville, Lowndes County Public Schools

11/01/2025

Discover why persistent prayer matters and how making it a daily habit, not just a last resort, can transform your faith and life, inspired by the story of the persistent widow in Luke 18.

11/01/2025

New data show nearly 14% of adults in Alabama provide care, spotlighting urgent need for action to support family caregivers.

10/31/2025

Inspired by local breast cancer survivors, Lowndes County community leaders are working to relaunch Relay for Life, aiming to raise awareness, support survivors and fund cancer research.

10/31/2025

Governor Kay Ivey proclaims Oct. 19–25 as Alabama Woods to Goods Week, spotlighting the $36 billion forest products industry’s economic, environmental, and community impact across the state.

10/30/2025

Toys for Tots has suspended its annual toy drive in Lowndes and Butler counties due to declining donations, lack of storage space and reduced community support, affecting nearly 6,000 local children.

10/30/2025

Desmond Wingard, longtime WSFA news director and influential figure in Alabama broadcast media, is remembered for his dedication and impact following his passing after a battle with cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to WSFA-TV and the family of Desmond Wingard, who died Oct. 30 after a battle with cance...
10/30/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to WSFA-TV and the family of Desmond Wingard, who died Oct. 30 after a battle with cancer. Des, as we knew him, was a native of Lowndes County and graduate of Lowndes Academy. A consummate professional, he was always down for local coverage and eagerly helped us highlight news and happenings in "the 4-5."
Des graciously allowed us to share news of his promotion to news director at WSFA in 2023. It was an honor to know him.
We will miss working alongside you, Des!

Desmond Wingard, news director at WSFA, grew up between Lowndes and Butler counties. As a young man, he always knew he wanted a career in broadcast journalism and now he is living...

10/30/2025

Shonderious Johnson, a registered s*x offender, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in White Hall. He faces multiple SORNA violations, so**my, and attempted r**e charges.

10/30/2025

Find turkey shoots, fall festivals, and community gatherings in this week’s Faith Community Calendar. Check out event details, raffle prizes, and how to submit your own church event for future listings.

10/30/2025

Tired of your neighbor’s holiday decorations spilling into your yard? Advice columnist Amy offers witty, unconventional — and practical — strategies to reclaim your space without sparking a neighborhood feud.

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Fort Deposit, AL
36037

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