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2:14

Three states sign auto, EV agreement

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2025/09/03

MONTGOMERY — Georgia and Mississippi are joining forces with Alabama on a new powerhouse partnership to keep the Southeast at the forefront of automotive and battery manufacturing. The new partnership brings together the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia and Mississippi State University with the backing of governors from all three states, as well as Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power. State leaders announced last week the creation of the Missis...

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1:23

Tigers roar in triumph over No. 4 Sweet Water

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2025/09/03

SWEET WATER — Troy Davis and Jakaden Grayson combined for 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 3A Thomasville to a 20-7 victory over No. 4-ranked 1A Sweet Water on Aug. 28. Freshman running back Davis and senior running back Grayson both got their touchdowns in the second quarter. Davis had 12 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown while Grayson had 19 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns. “I thought overall we tackled better on defense and at times our offensive line was phy...

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1:47

TIGER V-BALLERS WIN TOURNAMENT

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2025/09/03

Thomasville’s volleyball team won the Bobby Davis Invitational championship in Demopolis, beating University Charter School 25-14, 25-18. In other action from the tournament, the Tigers lost to UCS in the first pool-play game 18-25, 25-22, 11-15, beat Sweet Water 25-16, 25-16, Jackson 25- 13, 25-20 and Demopolis 25-18, 24-26, 15-8. In the finals, Zion Howard had 11 aces, Zakiya Pritchett 4 blocks and 7 kills, Imani Brothers 25 digs, Lyric Thompson 6 digs and 6 assists, Austin Marshall 17 sets...

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0:02

Political Cartoon

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2025/09/03

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0:17

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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2025/09/03

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULEAll kickoffs at 7 p.m.* Denotes region game FRIDAY, SEPT. 5• Escambia Co. at Jackson*• Clarke Co. at Central-Hayneville*• Thomasville at Southside-Selma*• Clarke Prep at Morgan Academy*• Monroe Academy at Jackson Academy* Article Link

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1:51

Longtime city attorney retires

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2025/09/03

THOMASVILLE — Longtime city of Thomasville attorney Edmon H. McKinley was honored with a retirement celebration Thursday at the Thomasville Civic Center after a distinguished law career that spanned nearly five decades. McKinley, a native of Mount Vernon, has been an integral part of the legal landscape in Clarke County since 1975. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar on Nov. 21, 1974, after completing law school at the University of Alabama. McKinley moved to Thomasville in early 1975 an...

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3:40

Church Briefs

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2025/09/03

Thursday, Sept. 4 Thomasville UMC will begin offering a program called Fitness Made Simple at 6 p.m. Classes will meet weekly on Thursdays and include “sit and be fit” and chair yoga. The program is open to people of all abilities. Cost is per person per month for five classes. The church is located at 110 Old Highway 5 N. Sunday, Sept. 7 Zion Branch Baptist Church Homecoming and Revival Sunday School at 9 a.m., Worship Service at 11:30 a.m. with guest speaker Dr. Duran K. Odoms. Location: H...

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2:59

Terris Martin dies in car accident

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2025/09/03

GROVE HILL — Former Clarke County High School football and basketball star Terris D. Martin was killed on Aug. 31 in a single-vehicle crash in Choctaw County, authorities said. Martin, 45, known as “Tech 9,” died in the crash at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 156 near Pennington, according to Alabama State Troopers. Martin, a resident of Whatley, was driving a 2010 Cadillac Escalade when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Martin, who was not wearing a seat belt at the ti...

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1:51

Feds warn states: Enforce English rules for truckers...

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2025/09/03

MONTGOMERY — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened last week to pull tens of millions in federal highway safety dollars from several states unless they start enforcing the Trump Administration’s English-language proficiency rules for commercial truck drivers. Duffy and the Alabama Trucking Association believe this hard-line enforcement is an overdue next step and should be only the beginning. “ Th e Al ab ama Trucking Association has been working diligently on this...

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1:10

County Offices

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2025/09/03

Circuit Court Clerk - Summer Scruggs Padgett 251-275-3363 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm closed 12 – 1 for lunch. Probate Court - Judge Valerie Bradford Davis 251-275-3251 Revenue Commissioner - Tyler Montana Prescott, J.D. 251-275-3376 License Commissioner - Linda Goodman 251-275-4141 County Administrator - Christy Roberts 251-275-3507 County Attorney - Bruce Wilson 251-275-3221 County Commissioners - 251-275-3507 District 1 - Honorable Abbey Walker HaagDistrict 2 - Honorabl...

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3:21

Gary Shane Wilson

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2025/09/03

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gary Shane Wilson, who left this world on Aug. 25, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on April 30, 1973, in Whatley, Shane’s life was marked by his indomitable spirit, love for his family, and passion for the outdoors. Shane grew up in a close-knit community, graduating from Clarke County High School in 1991, where he was famously voted Mr. CCHS. A talented athlete, he showcased his skills on the football and baseball fields, earning admirati...

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1:27

Of Record and Note

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2025/08/06

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License July 28 – Aug. 1 Rafael Rivera Jr. to Stephanie White Savannah Noelle Bumpers to Matthew Craig Milstead Cotrie Pirvest Cowan Jr. to Courtney Lynn Williams Jamesin Tarrares Rich to Tateaona Ervika Jontee Ruffin Emily Gail Thomas to Brandon Scott Shirley Deeds July 28 – Aug. 1 John Stacey Guy, Cynthia Renae Guy Carpenter to Keegan Torez Dotson (Warranty) Opal G. McVay to Carla Dixon Rittiner (Wa...

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0:30

1,000 books read

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2025/08/06

Molly Mosley, the daughter of Andy and Allison Mosley of Jackson, completed the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program presented by White Smith Memorial Library. It took almost two years to read the 1,000 books and Mosley said her favorites were the books about cats. Pictured are Mosley and children’s librarian Teresa Carter Marks. For more information about the program, call Marks at the library at (251) 246-4962. Article Link

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0:54

'Duck' gets love from seniors

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2025/08/06

Jackson High School quarterback Landon Duckworth, who recently committed to South Carolina, was honored recently by the Jackson Senior Center. While senior center manager Cindy Howell said it is tradition for the center to honor all of its local athletes, about 35 seniors welcomed Duckworth because “he’s like one of our own,” Howell said. Duckworth’s grandmother, Marion Campbell, is often visited at the center by her famous grandson. “We adopted Duck as one of our players,” Howell said. ...

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2:21

Jackson Police Report

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2025/08/06

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for July 21 - Aug. 4 arrests: Daniel Cowan, 44, alias warrant Kevin Hill Jr., 40, domestic violence third degree Frank King, 65, organized retail theft Tyese Yvette-Denise Merritt, 34, organized retail theft Lesleigh Johnson, 32, alias warrant Demorio King, 38, possession of a controlled substance Stephen Brown, 62, DUI Elizabeth Weaver, 25, DUI, resisting arrest Kelvin Jordan, 50, alias warrant Justin Reed, 20, domes...

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3:31

Danny Powell honored for his 10 state titles

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2025/08/06

Former Leroy and Jackson coach Danny Powell — who won state titles in football and baseball for a total of 10 — and UMS-Wright football coach Terry Curtis — who won eight state championships at the school — have been named recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alabama Football Coaches Association. Powell and Curtis will be honored at the ALFCA Coach of the Year banquet on Jan. 31 at The Embassy Suites in Montgomery. Powell, who coached at McIntosh Christian, Lee-Scott Academy, J...

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1:23

Guilty in 33 minutes

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2025/08/06

A Clarke County jury deliberated 33 minutes before finding Tasha Nicole Merrick guilty of interference with custody following a three-day trial. Merrick was charged following the disappearance of then 14-year-old Leah McDonald on Mother’s Day 2023. On May 14, 2023, McDonald told her grandfather that she was going to the park to play basketball and left on her bicycle. When her grandfather went to the park to check on her 15 minutes later, she was gone, according to state’s evidence presented&...

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7:18

Community Calendar

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2025/08/06

AUG. 4 Back to School Breakfast The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce invites all school personnel to its annual Back to School Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. The event will feature a light breakfast, door prizes, sponsor tables and more. AUG. 5 Clarke Prep Orientation Orientation for Clarke Prep School eighth and ninth graders will be held. All ninthgrade students and at least one parent or guardian must attend. Only eighth-grade students taking Algebr...

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0:14

Jackson chamber serves up a fresh start for educators

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2025/08/06

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce provided breakfast for all school personnel on Monday at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. Regular school classes Article Link

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2:28

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/08/06

Arrests booked in the Clarke County July 28-Aug. 3 include the following: Roderick Timothy Wiley, 37, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree Scott Keith Chestang II, 29, domestic violence – harassing communication, domestic violence third degree, kidnapping second degree Lawrence Whittington, 58, no/improper tag light, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended John Shannon Sheffield, 56, drug court D...

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