
PowerSouth Expanding Lowman Energy Center in Leroy with New Gas Turbine
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative is adding a second advanced-class gas turbine at the Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, boosting winter capacity to over 1 gigawatt.
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PowerSouth Energy Cooperative is adding a second advanced-class gas turbine at the Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, boosting winter capacity to over 1 gigawatt.

A historic church in Vinegar Bend celebrated its 79th anniversary with a community picnic and special service.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Washington County Library System has received a $75,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Washington County Library System has received a $25,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Washington County Veterans Memorial in Chatom has received a new flagpole and landscaping improvements.

The Washington County Cooperative Extension Office is offering free soil testing to local farmers and gardeners.

The Chatom Town Council has approved new parking regulations for the downtown area to improve traffic flow and business access.

The Washington County Cooperative Extension Office is offering free soil testing to local farmers and gardeners.

The Washington County Library System has received a $50,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.

The Millry post office has extended its operating hours in response to growing demand from the community.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Carson post office has extended its operating hours in response to growing demand from the community.

Washington County hosted its annual job fair at the civic center in Chatom, connecting job seekers with local and regional employers.

Washington County hosted its annual job fair at the civic center in Chatom, connecting job seekers with local and regional employers.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Washington County Cooperative Extension Office is offering free soil testing to local farmers and gardeners.

The Washington County Commission has approved its fiscal year 2026 budget, allocating significant funding toward road and bridge improvements.

The Washington County Library System has received a $25,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.

Washington County has reported a 95% increase in tax revenue, reflecting broader economic growth.

The Washington County Animal Shelter has reported record adoption numbers for the first half of 2026.

A new cellular communications tower has been approved for northern Washington County.

The Chatom Farmers Market has returned for its 2026 season with an expanded list of vendors.

The Washington County Library System has received a $15,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.

A historic church in Leroy celebrated its 64th anniversary with a community picnic and special service.

A Leroy beekeeper has been named Alabama Beekeeper of the Year by the Alabama Beekeepers Association.

The Washington County Library System has received a $150,000 grant for technology upgrades and expanded digital services.