Barbour County unemployment rate higher than state average

WTVY Dothan - Wed Nov 25

Alabama's unemployment rate is now into double digits. Octobera s state average was 10.9, but one Wiregrass area is seeing much worse numbers.

Wiregrass unemployment rate remains flat

Dothan Eagle - Tue Nov 24

Wiregrass unemployment remained flat during October, faring better than most of the state when looking at averages.

Former chief deputy plans run for sheriff

Eufaula Tribune - Tue Nov 24

Former Chief Deputy Ronnie Benefield is planning to run for Barbour County sheriff next year.

Vandals target cemetery

WSFA-TV Montgomery - Fri Nov 20

Vandals target a Barbour County landmark. Broken headstones and missing urns are scattered at the Shorter Cemetery in Eufaula.

'Christmas Child' drop-off deadline Monday

Eufaula Tribune - Fri Nov 20

Barbour County residents have a chance to make a child overseas smile this Christmas.

Wiregrass native pens book with Osamaa s son, wife

Dothan Eagle - Thu Nov 12

It is one thing for a son to learn his father isn't the great and perfect person he placed on a pedestal as a child - the one he desired to emulate in every way possible.

Pittsview man faces felony drug charges after Barbour County arrest

Dothan Eagle - Thu Nov 12

A Pittsview man faces multiple felony crimes after Barbour County authorities recently arrested him as part of a traffic checkpoint near Eufaula.

Eufaula man charged with burglary of home

Dothan Eagle - Thu Nov 12

Barbour County authorities recently arrested a Eufaula man and charged him with a residential burglary.

County may drop security firm

Eufaula Tribune - Tue Nov 10

Four part-time positions as security officers at Barbour County courthouses in Eufaula and Clayton could become available in January.

Ariton Woman Killed In Crash

WDHN - Mon Nov 09

An Ariton woman is dead after a two vehicle accident in Barbour County. The accident occurred about two miles south of Clio on Highway 51.