Sumter County Record Journal – Serving Sumter County and West Alabama

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Governor, Sheriff, Coroner, Tax Collector, Assessor, BOE, Commissioners on 2026 ballot

Christmas events around Sumter this weekend, next

Sheriff praises commission for deputy pay

York Christmas Parade

Christmas on the Square
Christmas on the Square celebrated in Livingston

L’ston council hears ‘Just Serve’ pitch volunteerism

District 5 couple claim county employee threatened them

York Christmas Parade

Photos by Herman Ward, Jr., SCRJ

UWA Homecoming Parade Gallery

Photos by Herman Ward, Jr., SCRJ

Livingston Early Head Start Pumpkin Contest & Fall Festival

See story in 10-30-25 edition. Photos submitted by Sherlonda Little, Nikeria Hutton, Theresa Cunningham

Epes Day Gallery

Photos courtesy of Johnny Clark, submitted by Janice Kempwood. See the full story in the Aug. 7 edition of SCRJ.

Marcus Campbell Future Star Basketball Camp

A great crowd of happy young students enjoyed the annual Marcus Campbell Future Star Basketball Camp held at the Sumter Central High School Gymnasium July 2-3. Sumter County Commission Chairman Marcus Campbell has served as FSBC Event Coordinator since it began almost 30 years ago was also a former professional basketball player. Campbell said he started the camp simply to provide a safe and fun outlet for children to enjoy at no cost, and he really appreciated all who participated and sponsored the camp this year. Students of all ages were given free t-shirts, food, beverages, and awarded trophies. Athletic skills and life lessons were also provided. Campbell said he thanked all who made the camp a success and looked forward to next year’s.
Photos submitted.