We will be open Monday and will be here Saturday and Sunday receiving cattle for the Monday Sale.
Slaughter classes steady to firm higher. Replacement bred cows and pairs steady to strong . Calves and feeder cattle 5
sharply higher again, with many classes 20 to 40 dollars higher !! All buyers here and very aggressive !! Demand is outstanding !! Fed Cattle in the West last week trading at 245 to 246 with Iowa to 257 !
Thank you all for your business and friendship !! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle, we are here to do what ever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.
GENEVA COUNTY: 10:29 AM. Geneva County 911 dispatched Hartford Fire – Rescue and Geneva County Sheriff Department to Highnote Road at Hartford to a man who fell from a horse. Reports to 911 CPR was in progress and a man on a horse would meet responders at the road.
Survival Flight was auto launched by Geneva County 911. Slocomb Fire – Rescue was dispatched with the ATV.
On arrival of emergency units it was determined the man was deceased. Geneva County 911 contacted Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson. Geneva County 911 cancelled Survival Flight response.
Slocomb Fire – EMS are transporting officials to the location to victim is at. They will transport the victim to the roadway. Geneva County Deputy Coroner Chad Bright is on the scene.
UPDATED @ 2:37 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Donny Adkinson
Geneva County Coroner
Geneva County, AL — Jimmy Wayne Owen, age 79, of Westville, Florida, died as a result of injuries sustained in a horse-related accident. The incident occurred off Highnote Road in the Hartford area.
Emergency responders from Hartford EMS and Slocomb EMS, along with the Geneva County Sheriff’s Department and the Geneva County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene.
Slocomb Fire-Rescue is proud to announce that our newly renovated training classroom is officially complete and fully operational. This project included the finishing of drywall, fresh paint, new flooring, installation of a drop ceiling, upgraded lighting, insulation, air conditioning, and the addition of new tables, chairs, a podium, computer systems, televisions, speakers, cameras, and major IT enhancements.
This upgraded training space will greatly improve our ability to provide high-quality, hands-on education and continuing training for our firefighters and EMS personnel. It also allows us to host regional classes, certifications, and joint training opportunities with neighboring departments—strengthening emergency response capabilities across our entire area. By investing in training, we are directly investing in the safety and well-being of the citizens we proudly serve.
This project was made possible through a generous $30,000 grant from Wiregrass RC&D We are incredibly grateful for their support and commitment to improving emergency services in our community.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing this project to life. We look forward to using this space to better serve Slocomb and the surrounding communities for years to come.
Slocomb Mayor Rob Hinson Weston Spivey Geneva County Commissioner District One U.S. Representative Barry Moore City of Slocomb
Wallace on Wheels made a stop at CHS to assist seniors in the next step of the journey! Students were able to apply, register for classes, discuss financial aid options, and talk about Student Support Services on the Wallace campus.
We’re thankful for the partnership we have with WCC and excited for their Future Govs!
Please join us in wishing Mayor Cas Haddock a very happy birthday! 🎉
We are grateful for your continued leadership, dedication, and heart for the Town of Columbia. Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all you do to help our town grow and thrive.
Wishing you a wonderful day and a year filled with continued success and blessings!
NOTE: While this article emphasizes Perry County, this legislation passed in the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session helps all EMS services in Alabama.
Ambulance Bill to Mitigate Financial Burden on County Commission Advances
The Alabama State Legislature has provided a significant boost to the establishment of a viable ambulance service in Perry County and other counties lacking a hospital. Senator Bobby Singleton’s bill, which aims to standardize reimbursement rates for ambulance services, currently awaits the Governor’s signature.
This legislation addresses two key concerns of rural ambulance services, which have been struggling to remain operational.
1. Enables Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers to receive reimbursement for treating patients on-site, rather than being required to transport them to a hospital.
2. Establishes a standardized payment rate for ground ambulance services, which is currently non-existent in the state. The bill mandates that health insurers pay in-network providers a minimum of 200% of the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Rate for basic life support, while out-of-network providers must pay 180% of that rate.
This bill, widely regarded as a vital measure to support rural healthcare in Alabama, is one step away from becoming law. Upon receiving the Governor’s signature, the bill will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Currently, the Perry County Commission and the Perry County Hospital Board collectively allocate over $350,000 to maintain countywide ambulance services. Chairman Albert Turner, Jr., who publicly endorsed the bill and spoke during committee hearings in Montgomery, emphasized that this legislation will enable the service to contribute more significantly towards its operation and expansion to a full 24/7 operation on both ends of Perry County. The absence of a hospital in Perry County renders the ambulance service even more critical than in counties with existing hospitals.
Chairman Turner has consistently advocated for the expansion of the ambulance service and medical services in Perry County. He helped bring the dialysis clinic to Perry County, and supported the establishment of Cahaba Medical Clinic in Perry County along with his continued involvement with Sowing Seeds of Hope which provides an array of medical screenings for the community.
