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Political pundits and observers and political players have espoused the long- held belief in the mantra “all politics is local.” I have changed my tune on this well- known adage and belief. My observation is that today it is the opposite, “all politics is national.” Folks either vote straight Republican or straight Democratic. Most, about 90%, of all white Alabamians vote straight Republican, they may not pull the straight Republican lever, but they only mark Republican names. They would come as close to voting for a Communist as they would voting for a Democrat and most of them are of...Article Link
Automotive enthusiasts won't have to leave the county for the next two weekends to enjoy car shows! This Saturday, in conjunction with the Jackson Forestry Festival, the 43rd Annual Smith Family Memorial Auto Show will take place from 8-12. The 2nd Annual Truck and Equipment Show will last all day. The following Saturday, Nov. 8, the Praise on the Field Antique Car Show will be held on the old Coffeeville Football Field from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Forestry Festival in Downtown Jackson is always a great day for families, as there are so many activities for everyone. You...Article Link
Superstitions are something we all grew up with to some degree, especially in the South. Superstitions are part folk tale, part oral history and a part of each of our day to day lives. The little superstitions the majority of us participate in are almost out of habit because we were told to do them and we still do them without even thinking about why. A close family friend, Katie, always warned me that should I continue to leave my purse sitting on the floor I would “always be broke,” and if your purse fell on the floor you would...Article Link
I went some places today, and in both places, there were people talking about the government. Not about the shutdown which is what you would expect they would be yammering about. No, what they were talking about was Big Pharma's hold on the government. This was two different groups of people, but the subject was the same. It was about vaccinations and how nobody trusts them to help us. One subject was about how we are vaccinating our children and they seem to be having adverse reactions to them. One woman avowed how her son got vaccinated and developed autistic-like...Article Link
JACKSON — More than 200 guests gathered on Oct. 23 at H.W. Pearce Memorial Park for the Alpha Women's Resource Center's annual fundraising banquet, which celebrated 33 years of life-affirming ministry across southwest Alabama. Executive Director Diane Pruitt opened the evening by sharing highlights from the past year and thanking donors, volunteers and community partners for their support. She emphasized the ongoing impact of Alpha's free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, options counseling and educational programs available to women and families in need. Featured speaker Sarah Eubanks shared her story of redemption. Once a self-proclaimed radical pro-choice feminist,...Article Link
JACKSON — Zymiria Powell was crowned the senior high school queen of the Greater Clarke-Washington Fair Monday to cap the fair's annual pageants. Powell, the daughter of Allegra Powell, received a ,000 scholarship. First runner-up Madison Sims, the daughter of Wilzy and Christina Sims, earned a [post_excerpt],500 scholarship and second runner-up Katlyn Beech, the daughter of Ricky and Rachel Smith, received a [post_excerpt],000 scholarship. Contestants from infants to 17 competed on Saturday at the Jackson Fairgrounds, followed by the pageant for high school seniors on Monday. Each contestant participated in two scenes — first in a casual outfit and then...Article Link
David Demetrius “Meechie” Taylor was convicted of capital murder by a Clarke County jury for his role in an intentional killing during a 2021 robbery in Jackson, according to the First Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office. Thearthur Dixon was shot and killed on Jan. 28, 2021, while in his truck on Waterway Road near the Bradford Gravel Pit in Jackson. After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated for 35 minutes before returning the verdict. Evidence presented by the prosecution established that co-defendants Hikeem Edmond and Kylynn Taylor shot and killed Dixon in the furtherance of a robbery and established Taylor's...Article Link
GROVE HILL — The sounds of blacksmith hammers, laughter and the rhythmic churn of homemade butter filled the air last weekend as the Clarke County Museum hosted its annual Pioneer Day. The event on the museum grounds drew crowds from across the county and beyond, including volunteers who traveled from as far away as Florida to help with the festivities. Visitors were invited to step back in time and experience first- hand the traditions and skills that defined life in Clarke County during the 1800s and early 1900s. From quill- pen writing and butter churning in the museum kitchen to...Article Link
Ammunition and body armor were seized Monday night at a residence in Needham and a suspect was arrested after local law enforcement agencies were notified of credible threats against synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states, according to the Clarke County Sheriff's Department. The First Judicial Circuit Special Response Team obtained and executed a search warrant and the suspect was taken into custody along with weapons, more than a suitcase full of ammo and body armor, according to the sheriff's office. Further investigation revealed the subject did not want to be taken alive and was possibly planning attacks on public figures....Article Link
ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTIONThe following unclaimed vehicle(s)will be sold on December 01, 2025- Time - 9 a.m., if not claimed - 1100Gates Dr Thomasville, AL 36784.2007 Chevrolet Silverado2GCEK13M471614682 BID NOTICESNotice to Contractors Federal AidProject No.NH-HSIP-FMGR-0012(593)CLARKE COUNTY, ALABAMASealed bids will be received by theDirector of Transportation at the officeof the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until10:00 AM on November 07, 2025and at that time publicly openedfor constructing the Micro- Milling,Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe onSR-12 (US-84) from the TombigbeeRiver Bridge to a point 0.500 mile westof the junction of CR-3 (Winn Road).Length 5.338 mi.The total amount of uncompletedwork under contract to a...Article Link
Annual Oakbriar neighborhood yard sale Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 8 a.m. Sollie Rd. between Cottage Hill and Three Notch.Article Link
MISC. ITEMS Wanted: Used recliner in good condition. 251-447-1930Article Link
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MCINTOSH — Jayden Brown ran for four touchdowns and McIntosh roared to its first playoff berth since 2012 by crushing J.F. Shields 62-0 on Oct. 17. Brown scored on runs of 3, 6, 8 and 53 yards for the Demons (6-3, 4-2 1A Region 1), who won their fifth straight game and set the school single-season scoring record of 307 points. McIntosh has outscored its last five opponents 220-45. “The guys have bought into everything we are doing and came out on top to build that momentum for our team,” Demons coach Josh Harris Sr. said. “We have made some...Article Link
LEROY — No. 3-ranked Leroy walloped Fruitdale 56-0 on Oct. 17 to capture the program's 600th all-time victory. Leroy is one of only 48 programs statewide to reach the milestone. T.R. Miller is the state's winningest program with 744 victories. “I was very proud of the way our kids played tonight,” Bears coach Chan Lowe said. “It's great to have the 600th win in program history. Hats off to coach (John) Blackmon, coach (Scott) Phelps, coach (Danny) Powell, coach (Jason) Massey, players and all the guys that were a part of it before us. It's a great feeling to be...Article Link
Hayden Dotson (1) takes a quiet moment of thankfulness during Clarke County's overwhelming 36-14 victory over St. Luke's last Friday night. The Bulldogs held St. Luke's to just 51 yards of total offense. It was the Bulldogs' 27th straight region win. See the story on Page 1B.Article Link
Thomasville defenders gang-tackle Dallas County ballcarriers during the Tigers' 51-6 victory last Friday night. See the story on Page 1B.Article Link
TUSCALOOSA — The surgeon general has determined that smoking cigars is bad for your health but perhaps the surgeon general doesn't know how taking a puff benefits the winner of the Alabama Tennessee game. The pungent odor of cigar smoke began to waft through Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium early in the fourth quarter Saturday night and by the time the No. 6-ranked Crimson Tide had formally dispatched the No. 11 Volunteers 37-20, it hung in the air like smog in Los Angeles. It's not looking as if Alabama will be one of those close-but-no-cigar teams this season. Saturday night's...Article Link
Want to see a real and authentic historical laundromat in operation? Come to Pioneer Day this Saturday, Oct. 25 on the grounds of the Clarke County Museum in Grove Hill. You can even try your hand on the rub board! Lots more old time crafts and work skills, food, music and games for the kids! And it is free!Article Link
Peggy and I first came to Thomasville with our children Cheryl and Chris in 1972. Julie was born here in 1973. We did not know a soul but Thomasville soon became home to us because we found that we had moved to the friendliest place in Alabama. We were soon immersed in the community through our work at the Adjustment Center on Bashi Road, the children and staff of the Thomasville City School System and the members of the Thomasville Baptist Church where we worshipped. The core and the heart of Thomasville is, a place to live, a place to...Article Link
Midway Baptist Church will host Founders Day 1885 Sunday, Nov. 2. Singing and worship will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by dinner at 11:30, outside if the weather permits. Feel free to dress like it is 1885. The church is located at 1939 Midway Road in Thomasville. The Independent Missionary Baptist Church will host Family and Friends Day Sunday, Nov. 2. Everyone is invited to attend. Forest Springs Baptist Church announces that homecoming this year has been canceled due to safety concerns about the building, there are several issues that have to be corrected. The church is asking families to...Article Link
Don't miss Shannon Knight pictured right, at Rockville Baptist Church. Knight will perform Sunday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Join the music, worship and fellowship with Rockville's church family.Article Link
Seniors can be sponsored through Nov. 15 through ATRC Aging for the seventh annual Santa for Seniors service project. To sponsor a senior, visit www.atrcaging.com to find non-identifying information about needy seniors within the 10-county region along with a list of items requested. “While children are the beneficiaries of many holiday programs, people often don't think about the isolated and lonely seniors who need to be remembered as well during this season,” ATRC Director Delia Brand said. Many seniors are low-income, homebound and alone. Most of their requests are for everyday items such as cleaning supplies, bed linens and adult...Article Link
The Alabama Republican Party says it is time to put an end to racial gerrymandering in the Yellowhammer State and across the country. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl announced on Oct. 15 that the party has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the State of Alabama in the ongoing redistricting case Allen v. Milligan, which is being heard by the Supreme Court. “The Alabama Republican Party stands for equal opportunity, individual liberty and the rule of law,” Wahl said. “Our brief explains that the courts should not confuse partisan outcomes with racial intent. Every voter...Article Link
Officials announced the launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network, a million public-private initiative aimed at bringing tech training and broadband access to rural communities. The project, led by Ed Farm with support from Apple and Alabama Power, will create a statewide network of learning spaces through partnerships with schools, libraries and community centers. “The launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network is a landmark moment for our state,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Alabama is a national leader in both workforce development and broadband connectivity and this initiative builds on that success by ensuring every student has access to...Article Link
When it comes to governing and how it affects your daily life, the most important vote you cast is for mayor of your city. Most of our elections for mayor and city council were held in August. As is usually the case, the incumbents were re- elected to most mayorships and city council. There were some significant upsets. However, for the most part, the city fathers will be back for four more years. City governing is where the rubber meets the road in Alabama and throughout the nation. We have several mayors retiring this year, who will go into the...Article Link
This week 11 years ago, my family's lives changed forever. My only sibling and my parents' only son, Jared Daniels, died in a single-car accident on October 20, 2014. We miss him every day, but one of the ways we cope with our great loss is by using our experience to help others. Jared was the only occupant of his vehicle, so we don't know all the details. We do, however, know that he was intoxicated and not wearing a seatbelt. It was a Monday evening, and he had driven to Thomasville to buy parts to repair a water leak...Article Link
I've often said our world today is like a microwave — everybody wants everything fast. We want quick answers, quick meals, quick fixes and quick reactions. And I'm no different. But lately, I've noticed how this need for speed has crept into the way we treat each other, especially through texting and social media. Somewhere along the way, we've forgotten how to slow down and simply talk. A few months ago, Willie and I were in Mobile running errands. We stopped at a fast-food restaurant drive-thru. I ordered my usual unsweet tea and asked for a few packs of Splenda....Article Link
I have returned from a successful to trip to the mountains of Mentone. It was a great trip except for one thing – none of the fall foliage had turned. We thought we were planning so well! We looked at all the indicators of when to expect the leaves to turn and the third week of October was it. When we got there, there was no fall color. Mother Nature had thrown us a curve. The drought this year had caused the leaf peaking schedule to be thrown off. The place we rented was spectacular. The owner had done a...Article Link
Dozens of locations across the state will collect medications. Doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are urging Alabamians to safely dispose of their expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 25 as part of nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held twice each year, Take Back Day encourages people to rid their homes of unneeded medications to reduce the likelihood they will be misused and result in a deadly drug overdose. In a promising sign, overdose deaths in Alabama declined by more than 30 percent between March 2024 and March 2025, according to the...Article Link
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has ordered a halt on the processing and payment of all Medicare ambulance claims during the ongoing government shutdown, creating a funding crisis for emergency medical service providers in Alabama. With more than 60% of ambulance service revenue depending on Medicare payments, the shutdown threatens to cut off the financial lifeline that keeps ambulances on the road and crews ready to respond. In past shutdowns, Medicare-based payments continued even when rural add-on payments expired. This time, CMS has stopped all payments, according to Alabama EMS providers.Article Link
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded .3 million for a combined effort to boost statewide enforcement of traffic laws and conduct campaigns to encourage safe driving practices. The grants will enable the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and four of the state's regional traffic safety offices to cover overtime for police officers, sheriff's deputies and state troopers to conduct extra patrols during peak travel times to target speeding, seat belt violations and impaired driving. The ALEA received grants totaling [post_excerpt].4 million. An 0,000 grant will boost enforcement of speed limits with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Officers will work extra shifts...Article Link
As the federal government shutdown continues, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced they will not take a salary as long as gridlock by Democrats continue. The trio of Alabama lawmakers formally requested that their salaries be withheld until Congress reaches an appropriations agreement and government operations are restored. “Since Democrats have decided to shut down the government — furloughing our federal workers and withholding pay from our troops — I have requested the financial clerk of the Senate to do the same with my pay,” Britt wrote in a...Article Link
A 17 year old has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting that injured two children in Wilcox County, according to the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office. The teen was charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and three counts of attempted murder, according to the WCSO. The shooting on Union Grove Road in Camden involved two juveniles ages 9 and 10 who were being dropped off at a residence, according to the WCSO. The driver was not injured. Both children were first taken to a nearby hospital and later airlifted to a Birmingham hospital for additional treatment. Their...Article Link
The annual Greater Clarke- Washington County Fair opens Friday at the Cecil McMullan Fairgrounds in Jackson. Armbands will be available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5-10 p.m. for , Wednesday from 5-10 p.m. for , Friday from 5-11 p.m. for , Saturday from noon- 5 p.m. for and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. for . The fair is closed on Sunday. Height requirements vary for each ride. Games and food will also be available.Article Link
The Alabama Silver Haired Legislature convened on Oct. 14-16 in Montgomery to discuss and advance issues vital to the well-being of Alabama's senior citizens. The top 10 resolutions passed during the session will move forward to Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature for consideration as potential legislation.Article Link
A Grove Hill man was arrested on Oct. 10 after being clocked at more than 130 mph and crashing into another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Daniel Josiah Powell, 24, was taken into custody shortly after midnight on Interstate 10 in Escambia County. Powell was traveling at speeds up to 131 mph in a 65-mph zone when troopers attempted to stop him. Before officers could make the stop, Powell's vehicle collided with another car. The driver of that vehicle was not injured, the FHP said. Powell was transported to a Pensacola hospital for treatment of minor injuries and...Article Link
Crowne Health Care of Thomasville's Diane Gatlin and Brandy Smith, accept awards at the Crowne Leadership Conference in Perdido Beach from Mark Manning, director at Crowne Management.Article Link
GROVE HILL — The president of the Grove Hill Pee-Wee League called a fight that broke out between adults at a game on Oct. 11 “unacceptable” and added it does not reflect the values of the league or the community. “We pride ourselves in having integrity and instilling integrity in the players and cheerleaders on and off the field,” Cardarrious Dunigan said in a prepared statement. “We are here to set examples for the youth and will not tolerate anyone displaying any acts that say otherwise.” Dunigan praised the quick response of Grove Hill police after the fight at H.G....Article Link
Students in Clarke County are learning lessons that go far beyond the classroom thanks to the Jobs for Alabama's Graduates program and two educators who are helping the next generation prepare for success. Clarke County High School JAG teacher Mary Roberts has spent three decades shaping students' futures. Roberts, a former family and consumer science teacher at CCHS, left the classroom in 2023 for a military deployment and returned in December 2024. In January, she began leading the JAG program at CCHS, continuing her 30-year teaching career and her 25 years of military service. Coach Russell Wright launched the JAG...Article Link
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House for sale. Must be moved. K. 3/1, remodeled, new flooring and carpet. Very nice. New fixtures and appliances. 1560 County Road 1, Chatom. 706-366-8999Article Link
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