The inspectors, before they commence receiving ballots, must cause it to be proclaimed aloud at the place of voting that the election is opened. (Code 1907, §190; Code 1923, §282; Code 1940, T. 12, §245.)
Opening of Polls to Be Proclaimed Prior to Receipt of Ballots
Ala. Code § 11-16-18, under Relocation of County Seats and Erection of New Courthouses.
Ala. Code § 11-16-18