Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to help create 85 new jobs and increase commerce in Sumter County and the state’s Black Belt region. The Sumter County Commission will use funds to improve infrastructure necessary for Enviva, the world’s largest producer of wood pellets, which is investing more than $140 million in building a production facility at the…
Funding from the black Belt Community Foundation has allowed the Head Start/Early Head Start program in Linden to open in a new location. The 13,350 square foot building includes four Early Head Start and three Head Start classrooms. The new facility will serve infant to three years olds and three to five years olds. Finishing touches were…
A former west Alabama sheriff removed from office by impeachment is now facing multiple criminal charges. Sumter County District Attorney Greg Griggers says former Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark has been arrested on eight felony and two misdemeanor charges. Clark is accused of using his office for personal gain, plus promoting prison contraband, human trafficking and perjury. He’s also charged…
