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    Legals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 55:51


    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

    YARD/ESTATE SALES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:10


    Annual Oakbriar neighborhood yard sale Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 8 a.m. Sollie Rd. between Cottage Hill and Three Notch.Article Link

    WANTED

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:10


    MISC. ITEMS Wanted: Used recliner in good condition. 251-447-1930Article Link

    AUTOMOTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:35


    GOT AN UNWANTED CAR??? DONATE IT TO PATRIOTIC HEARTS. Fast free pick up. Patriotic Hearts' programs help veterans find work or start their own business. Call 24/7: 1-833-426-0193 Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-724- 3049 today!Article Link

    FOR SALE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 3:04


    AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-833-641-6672 NEED NEW FLOORING? Call today to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-833-641-6567 No more cleaning out gutters. Guaranteed! LeafFilter is the most advanced gutter protection for your home, backed by a no-clog guarantee and lifetime transferrable warranty. Call today 1-833-683-2005 to schedule a FREE inspection and no obligation estimate. Plus get 20% off! Seniors and military save an additional 10%. Restrictions apply, see representative for warranty and offer details...Article Link

    HEALTH/BEAUTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:33


    ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-833-650-7885 Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - Only ! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-833-641-6606Article Link

    STATEWIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:44


    We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-877-385-7131 WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & RESTORATION: A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals dry out the wet area and do repairs to protect your family and your home's value! If you have water in your home that needs to be dried, Call 24/7: 1-833-879-1371 Have zip code of service location ready when you call!Article Link

    Classifieds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:02


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    FOOTBALL REGION STANDINGS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:03


    Brown, Dixon help McIntosh surge to playoffs with 62-0 win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:52


    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 gets 600th all-time win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:51


    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

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    THE DAWGS DOMINATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:21


    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

    DEFENSE RULES FOR THOMASVILLE ROMP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:13


    Thomasville defenders gang-tackle Dallas County ballcarriers during the Tigers' 51-6 victory last Friday night. See the story on Page 1B.Article Link

    Crimson Tide fires it up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 6:09


    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

    Pioneer Day is this Saturday in Grove Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:23


    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

    We are living in the friendliest place in Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:05


    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

    Church Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:12


    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

    Night of worship with guest Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:15


    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

    Sponsor a senior for Santa for Seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:55


    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

    Time to end racial gerrymandering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:56


    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

    Transformative moment ensures success in modern workforce for Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:49


    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

    Mayor's races settled this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 5:08


    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

    Life's too short to drive distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:00


    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

    We all want a quick fix solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:10


    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

    Political Cartoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:02


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    Back from another trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 4:03


    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

    Overdose deaths down 30% in Alabama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:43


    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

    Shutdown endangers ambulance services

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:41


    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

    Ivey awards 9.3 million to aide safe driving and enforcement of traffic laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:04


    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

    Lawmakers refuse pay during shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:10


    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

    2 children injured in Wilcox Co. shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:47


    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

    Greater Clarke- Washington Fair opens Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:36


    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 meets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:23


    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

    Grove Hill man faces charges, clocked at 131 mph and crashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 1:19


    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 RECEIVES AWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 0:13


    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

    League president: Fight should not have happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:41


    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

    JAG program offers students real work experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 2:55


    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

    HEALTH/BEAUTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:33


    ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 1-833-650-7885 Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - Only ! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-833-641-6606Article Link

    SERVICES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:26


    SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or by region in over 100 Newspapers, reaching over 1 million readers each week! Run your ad in our Classified Network for just 0 per week! Make one call to this newspaper (participating Ala-SCAN newspaper) or call 1-800-264-7043 to find out how easy it is to advertise statewide! BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 1-833-770-0326 We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process:...Article Link

    HOMES FOR SALE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:22


    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

    REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:20


    COTTONWOOD ESTATES NOW RENTING – 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, w/d connections, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water, garbage and sewer included. Equal Housing Opportunity. Jackson. 251-246-9834.Article Link

    Classifieds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:02


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    CCHS 2025-2026 homecoming court announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:12


    Clarke County High School announces the 2025-2026 homecoming court. High school court.Article Link

    Of Record and Note

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:30


    The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License Sept. 22 - 26 Savannah Brooke Daniels to William Addison Powell Jodi Leanne Holton to Travis Madison Fuller Deeds Sept. 22 - 26 Arlen J. York, Geneva F. York to Thomas H. York, Nanette M. York (Warranty) Arlen J. York, Geneva F. York to Thomas H. York, Nanette M. York (Warranty) Cearra Dunn, James Warren Hudson III to Brandon N. Nelson, Lasha H. Nelson (Survivorship) Rhonda M. Rhondes, Rachael M. Obar, Roselyn H. Martindale, Richard E. Martindale to Jacob Kerr, Ruth Kerr (Survivorship) Jamie Allen...Article Link

    Jackson Police Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:32


    Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Sept. 22-28 arrests: Jeremy Warren: 23: alias warrant Mitchell Parnell: 47: 3x alias warrants Knianti Chaney: 33: alias warrant Patricia Jones: 37: alias warrant Samuel Moore: 36: receiving stolen property: possession of a controlled substance: possession of marijuana: possession of drug paraphernalia Markeshia Mitchell: 26: receiving stolen property Willie Lucyies: 41: alias warrant Calls for service 911 hang-ups: 1 Alarms: 8 Ambulance needed: 2Assist citizens: 8Burning: no permit: 1Case follow-ups: 4Clear parking lot: 3Close patrol: 1Criminal mischief: 1Criminal trespassing: 1Crowd control: 1Domestic: 1EMS Transfer: 1Escort: 5Fight: 1Fireworks: 3Lost/found property:...Article Link

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    Clarke County Arrest Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:04


    Arrests booked in the Clarke County Sept. 22-Oct. 18 include the following: Clarke County Jail Marcus Earl Watkins, 37,theft of property thirddegreeDavid Darrel Chapman,59, robbery first degreeFrankie Deontae Ransom,44, unlawful possession orreceipt of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, use or possession firstoffenseZacorrie Levon Dixon,21, discharging firearms,etc., into occupied or unoccupied buildingBenjamen Elton Graham,49, criminal mischiefthird degree, criminaltrespass second degreeFelicia Waters-Southall,38, chemical endangeringminorTravis Christian Dungan,46, drug courtGary Hill, 66, drug courtDonald Griffin Ramsey,32, probation revocationtechnical violationFornario Levon Jackson,36, possession of controlled substanceKenneth Thomas Shirley,42, here for courtJason Fitzgerald McCall,42, here for courtWilliamesha DatreceMcRand, 31, driving whilelicense suspendedKelly Dee Bates, 49, probation violation...Article Link

    Alabama's adult education one of nation's best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:26


    Over the past six decades, Alabama's Adult Education programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution that has been extraordinarily successful. It was my honor to be able to speak to the Annual Adult Education Conference at the downtown Montgomery Renaissance Center in late June. When I accepted their invitation to speak, I thought there would be 50 to 60 attendees. However, when I walked in, I amazingly saw over 400 passionate, positive, energized educators and administrators that filled the venue. It quickly dawned on me that we have one of the most successful Adult Education programs in America. These...Article Link

    Today's workforce is tomorrow's leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 3:57


    I know I'm not the only one who has pulled into a fast-food drive-thru, waited for the speaker to crackle on, and been greeted by a voice that made it clear the person on the other end didn't want to be at work that day. It's disappointing, and it sticks with you. It reminds me of my early years working at our local radio station. The owner insisted that we answer the phones with energy and cheer. He even gave us a line: “It's a great day at 101.9 Kicker FM.” At the time, I thought it was ridiculous. What...Article Link

    Upcoming fun fall events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 2:32


    Fall is in the air and so are plans for the 2nd annual Truck and Equipment Show at Jackson's Forestry Festival in one month! Organizer Jason Harrell said the inaugural event in “2024 was an amazing turnout. We gave away over ,000 in merchandise donated by sponsors.” If you missed it, you missed a treat, especially if you appreciate trucks, equipment, and the forest products industry as much as I do. Beautiful “big trucks,” mostly local, lined College Avenue car-show style, and equipment vendors were set up across from the downtown fire station with over a dozen pieces of equipment...Article Link

    Political Cartoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 0:02


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    Earl Mullins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 1:18


    Earl Mullins, 90, of Grove Hill, passed away Sept. 21, 2025 in Mobile. He was born April 23, 1935, to John Mullins and Lorena Tucker Mullins. Raised in Wilcox County, he later moved to Grove Hill. Earl worked as a boat repairman and also served at the Clarke County Commissioners office. He was a faithful member of Tompkins Baptist Church. Earl is survived by his sons, Rodney (Kay) Mullins and John (Amy Ewing) Mullins; grandchildren, Daphne (Nick) Ross, Cal (Michelle) Mullins and Chris (Brooke) Mullins; great-grandchildren, Rheagan Gibson, Addlyn Ross, Cain Ross, Anna Kate Mullins, Caroline Mullins, Clara Mullins and...Article Link

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