by Maya Quinn, editor

The city council held a public meeting on Tuesday, April 15th, 2026. All district representatives were present and accounted for, each recognizing the county’s citizens’ and police department’s most recent efforts.

On Saturday, April 11th, constituents of Greene County gathered at city hall to conduct a city-wide clean-up of Eutaw, Greene County’s most populated city. This initiative is part of a larger statewide spring clean-up campaign, “Don’t Drop it on Alabama.” The statewide campaign was established 40 years ago by Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS). The council provided water and refreshments for those in attendance. Mayor Cockrell thanked all who took the time to come out and join the efforts.

Councilwoman Valerie Watkins, District 1, praised Chief Kendrick Howell and the police department for timely and efficient responses to calls. Councilwoman Tracey Hunter, District 3, also recognized Howell for his exemplary mentorship of Eutaw native Raymond Lewis, who will be admitted into the police academy at a ceremony on April 30th, 9:00 am, at the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center, 1005 Charles Byrd Blvd, Selma, AL 36703, on the campus of George Corley Wallace State Community College. 

Faye Tyree was also acknowledged for her efforts in coordinating the EMS fundraiser that brought in roughly $18,000 for the ambulance services. As Councilman Woodruff said, this initiative “shows that we can come together as a community and fight for a cause.”

All minutes for the March 24th regular session and the March 31st called meeting were approved. Here are the approved agenda items for new business:

1. Resolution CDBG grant 
2. Payment of Membership dues for the Alabama Rural Water Association-Utility 2026-$600.00
3. Payment of Membership dues for the City of Eutaw with the National League of Cities-$981.00
4. Payment of IMC Membership dues for ShaKelvia Spencer and Joe L. Powell-$135.00
5. Payment of CMRO Membership dues for ShaKelvia Spencer and Joe L. Powell-$25.00
6. Payment of AAMCA Membership dues for ShaKelvia Spencer and Joe L. Powell-$120.00
7. Payment of Bills

Please join the city council for its next scheduled meeting on May 14th, at 5:00pm.