Camden Alabama

Pay It Forward: Jasmine Kennedy of Camden

  Jasmine Kennedy graduated from Alabama State University in 2016 and came back to her home in Wilcox County to give back. As Executive Director of the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, she started a food drive called “Giving Thanks in Wilcox County.” “It has been so amazing to see it grow with the support of local businesses and even…

Alfred Mack Appointed to Wilcox County Commission

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she has appointed Alfred Mack to the Wilcox County Commission. He will represent District 3. Mack will fill the unexpired term of Michael Saulsberry, who died of a massive heart attack in January. He was 44. In a letter appointing Mack, the governor asked him to attend all meetings within reason, be a good…

Governor Ivey Commemorates Wilcox Co. Bicentennial in Hometown of Camden

Governor Ivey was in her hometown of Camden Friday morning to commemorate the bicentennial of Wilcox. Co. The rain and cold did not stop elected officials, students, and residents from coming out to the historic Camden Female Institute to celebrate with Governor Ivey. Camden Mayor Phil Creswell presented Gov. Ivey with a proclamation, and members of Governor Ivey’s 1963 class…

Trial of Camden-Related Child Murders Delayed

Father charegd with killing 5 kids, dumping bodies in West Alabama, will go on trial in 2019

Trial delayed for South Carolina man charged with murdering his 5 kids LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge has delayed until next year the death penalty trial of a South Carolina man charged with killing his five children. Circuit Judge Eugene Griffith Jr.’s order says both sides agreed to delay Timothy Jones’ trial, scheduled to start Monday. It didn’t give…