Federal Government Announces Agreement with ADPH on Lowndes County Sewage Issues
The federal government has announced an agreement involving the Alabama Department of Public Health’s handling of sewage issues in Lowndes County.
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Groups Offer Help with Sewer Problems in Lowndes Co.
Sewage problems in Lowndes County have been well-documented in recent years. Now, there’s an effort underway to address the problem — one house at a time.
Lowndes Co. Residents Speak Out About DOJ Investigation
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Lowndes County residents are speaking out about the investigation the U. S. Justice Department has launched into longstanding wastewater and sewage problems in the county. Flora Yeldon of Hayneville says she’s been dealing with wastewater and sewage issues at her home for years. “Boo-boo would come in my sink — my tub — all over…
Well-Known Activist Jane Fonda Visits Lowndes County
Activist and actress Jane Fonda made a stop in Alabama Monday. She was in Lowndes County to help launch an organization that combats racial injustices in rural areas. Fonda joined founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice Catherine Coleman Flowers, fashion designer Khaliah Ali, and banker and philanthropist Kat Taylor for the launch announcement. Together, the women…
Jones and Maddox Call Out Governor Over Uniontown Sewage
From the West Alabama Newsroom– U. S. Senator Doug Jones and democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox — held a joint press conference in the city Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing sewage crisis. They say the Uniontown community has been suffering from environmental injustice. They say federal funds are now available to help fix the problem. The city has been…
