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3:34

From horse training to mammograms

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2024/10/02

It is said there is life before cancer and a life after cancer for survivors of the disease. For Susan Deakle Drinkard, life has added another twist, one that she now calls a blessing. In 2000, Drinkard awoke to find a small drop of blood on her pillow. She dismissed it as a nosebleed and went about her work. At that time, she and her husband, Dan, bred, raised and trained quarter horses. A few days later, she spotted a small spot of blood on her shirt. This time, she discovered the bleeding ...

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0:39

Coffeeville High holds 'Class-Day Out'

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2024/10/02

Members of the Coffeeville High School classes from 1971 through 2011 were represented at “Class-Day Out” on Sept. 14 at the old Panther stadium. Tents were set up for each of the years represented and memorial tributes were displayed for those classmates who had passed on. Awards were presented to the class of 2009 for the best Panther pride shirt and to the class of 1997 for the most “crunk.” Special guests included Janice Richardson, the school principal from 2001-2011, teachers Danyale Wi...

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0:35

Washington County Arrest Report

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2024/10/02

The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from Sept. 23 - 30: Johnny Clark, pornography poss., material minors Adrian Nigel Sullivan, hunting without a license Eric Jerome Hill, possession of marijuana second degree Mackenzie Schmidt, possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree, use/ possession of drug paraphernalia Dexter K. Jones, possession of marijuana second degree Jakalia Jones, assault second degree Leonard Darryll Jackson...

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4:32

County governments vital for state

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2024/10/02

The Alabama Association of County Commissions has been a powerful organization in Alabama politics for almost a century. County commissioners are an integral part of governing in our state. Over the years they have been thought of as simply road commissioners. They are that; they do oversee all of the county/rural roads in the state. You might say they are where the rubber meets the road. However, they are much more than that. County governments are big business. In many of our 67 counti...

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0:24

Santa Fe Masonic Lodge presents 2024-25 officers

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2024/10/02

Members of the Santa Fe Masonic Lodge in Jackson recently named officers for the next year. They include, from left, Senior Warden Clark Roberts, Worshipful Master Basil Jackson and Junior Warden Jimmy Faust. The lodge also recognized Frank “Bud” Rogers and Harry Harrell for their long years of service. Article Link

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2:03

Local linemen help with aftermath of Hurricane Helene

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2024/10/02

Ten linemen from Clarke-Washington EMC embarked on a mission last Friday to help restore power and clean up the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Hartwell, Ga. The group joined forces with Hart Electric Membership Corp. to answer the call for assistance in the wake of widespread power outages and storm damage. Hurricane Helene, a category 4 storm, left a trail of downed power lines, uprooted trees and widespread flooding. Thousands of residents were left without power and utility crew...

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0:54

Jackson Police Report

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2024/10/02

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Sept. 23- 30 arrests: Steven Allberry, 65, theft of property Kelson Files, 22, assault second degree Frederick Freeman Jr., 23, assault second degree Alexis Law, 29, alias warrant Kelvin Jordan, 50, alias warrant Keith Brown, 65, two alias warrants Calls for service Ambulance, 28 Alarm, 7 Assist citizens, 12 Wreck no injuries, 3 Wreck with injuries, 1 Leaving the scene of an accident, 2 Harassment, 3 Domestic, 1 L...

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0:41

Leroy High snags $5K award from T-Mobile

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2024/10/02

Leroy High School was among 50 high schools nationwide to receive ,000 last week as part of T-Mobile’s recently launched “T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights.” The ,000 award will help the Bears’ football program buy new equipment or cover transportation expenses. Leroy is one of 12 high schools in Alabama to win ,000 since the program launched in early August. The Friday Night lights program will also give one small-town school a chance to win a million grand prize football field technology mak...

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1:36

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2024/10/02

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Sept. 23 - 30 include the following: Edward Dale Dickinson, 50, Sorna violation James Doyle Bender, 44, domestic violence third degree – harassment Makiah Brianne McGhee, 22, synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance Mary Burge, 20, synthetic urine, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree Kelston Mykfrel Fikes, 23, assault second degree Fredrick Freeman II, 23,...

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0:03

Gillmore Elementary Students of the Month

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2024/10/02

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2:44

We adults need to stop acting like whiny babies

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2024/10/02

Two-month-old Lydia suddenly feels uncomfortable, so she begins twisting her little head back and forth, whimpering, and when that doesn’t bring her mom, she begins shifting her body around. According to her beliefs, that lady-in-waiting has only one function in life — to attend to Lydia’s every whim and need. Mom is supposed to be watching that tiny body 24/7, so as to catch the first indication that “Hey, ma’am, I am not happy, and you should have already fixed this situation 45 second...

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0:29

Williams on SNHU Dean's List

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2024/10/02

Jackson’s Shquandra Williams has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2024 Dean’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer. Article Link

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3:32

Four decades of making a difference

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2024/10/02

JACKSON — Stephen Maag has served as a firefighter for four decades, beginning when he was an Ohio teen and continuing today as a volunteer member of the Jackson Fire Department. Maag, 65, brings invaluable experience and dedication to his job after moving to Clarke County two years ago. After starting his firefighting career at the age of 19, he spent 22 years in a fire department in Ohio, eventually rising to the rank of assistant chief. His life took an unexpected turn when he moved to Cal...

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2:45

A small thrift store with a big impact

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2024/10/02

In downtown Jackson, Ashley Arnold leads a unique and heartfelt mission through Broken Bow Women’s Ministry, a small thrift store with a big impact. Far more than just a place to shop, the store is a beacon of hope for women seeking a second chance in life. The mission of Broken Bow is twofold: to rehabilitate and restore women who have been incarcerated or struggled with addiction and to offer affordable second-hand items to the local community. “All of the profits from the store go directly...

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3:15

Maybe it's not the best time to get rid of God

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2024/10/02

ome newspapers will notSprint opinion columns that mix words of faith like God, Jesus and the Bible with political issues or social/cultural concerns. Of course, news sources censor or cancel opinions or even news that don’t align with their points of view. These days many if not most “news” sources tote water for their favorite causes. Anyone who wants to catch up on the latest news has to go to multiple sources to learn what’s truly going on. Needless to say, we live in a world drowning in ...

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7:20

Community Calendar

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2024/10/02

Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom at 6 p.m. Contact Larry Givens, 251-847-3517, for additional info. Catholic Social Services Applications for emergency material assistance (utilities, food, etc.) taken M-F from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Located at 1206 College Avenue, Jackson. Call 251-246-0131 for application requirements. Coffeeville Care Center The Union Grove Baptist Church Care Center will be open the seco...

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1:47

Wagarville firefighter chief arrested amid chaotic scene

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2024/10/02

Two members of the Wagarville Volunteer Fire Department, including the chief, were arrested in separate incidents on Sept. 20, according to the Washington County Sheriff ’s Office. Deborah Roberts, 53, of Wagarville was charged with attempting to elude officers while operating a fire truck. Her bond was set at ,500, according to the WCSO. Stephen Stokes, 47, of Leroy, the Wagarville VFD chief, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. His bond was set at ,000, acc...

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0:59

Jackson home up in flames

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2024/10/02

JACKSON — A housefire believed to have been caused by a tree branch falling on a power line is being investigated by the Jackson Fire Department. The fire broke out at the home of Frances and Harvey Little, located at 121 Simpkins Avenue, late Friday night. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The initial indications suggest a tree branch fell on a power line, sending a surge through the electrical system and igniting a fire in the attic. The fire quickly spread, ...

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0:04

50 Years Ago, October 1974

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2024/10/02

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1:13

Of Record and Note

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2024/10/02

The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: MarriagesSept. 23—Sept. 27 Jason Lee Anderson to Sarah Elizabeth SandersChakita Monice Rodgers to DeandreMarquis DavisEli Jacob Baughman to Alicia NicoleRonan Property deedsSept. 23—Sept. 27 Walter McGill Watt to Chadwick C.BradfordDianne Gates to James D. GatesJoel Leslie James to Thomas C.WaddellGerald R. Sullivan Jr. to S&P Investments LLCJudith Diane Bedwell Harrison toWendell Dewayne BedwellWayne Buckalew to Kelly...

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