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The Geneva County Reaper is Geneva, Alabama's oldest and most trusted local newspaper. Having said that, subscriptions are up this year after the paper hired a new editor, Katherine Hepperle (my wife), a new reporter, Sarah Hodge, and a new freelance community correspondent, Eric Hepperle (yours truly).
(Full disclosure: I am very biased: my wife Katherine Hepperle is truly amazing!)
The writing style, layout, content and care with accuracy has improved and it shows in the comments they are getting from people. If you are looking for the best, most accurate news reporting in Geneva County, look no further than the Geneva County Reaper. Covering breaking news in the cities of Slocum, Geneva, Eunola, Samson, Coffee Springs, Hartford and more, the Geneva County Reaper brings you the news, sports, weather, community events schedules, and church happenings that you need to stay on top of local goings-ons.
The Reaper has started a new quarterly "Geneva Heroes" feature to honor community leaders and those who have contributed greatly to the betterment of Geneva County. Some recent nominees receiving write-ups are HG Hayes (pharmacist/banker), Abb Jack Smith (real estate developer), Jerry Elmore (FBI/historian), and James Harvey Sr. (Pastor).
Any Reaper subscriber may submit up to two (2) nominees for consideration, per month. Each nominee must have been a resident of Geneva County for at least one (1) year, or have spent at least 90 days in Geneva County within the past three (3) years. There must be at least three accomplishments of note that demonstrate their love of, positive contribution for the betterment, or shed a positive light on Geneva County. Nominees can be living or deceased, but at least two people who know/knew them must be alive and willing to be interviewed. Also, you cannot nominate yourself.
The Geneva County Reaper is really changing for the better. Bit by bit It is becoming the local paper you are proud to subscribe to, with the news and information you want to read. But don't take my word for it -- Check it out for yourself!
Contact Info:
You can contact the Reaper in-person, by phone, via mail, email, or on their Facebook page. Geneva Hero nominations can be submitted in person, by mail, or through email with the subject heading "Geneva Heroes nomination". A writeup on a new nominee will be published quarterly.
PS:
If you stop in to see all the beautiful antique signs in Reaper building, please consider leaving a tip for the wonderful, hard-working ladies who keep the place clean, organized, and in museum quality. Their time is valuable and their work is priceless.
