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8:57

Community Calendar

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2026/04/15

NOW-MAY 1 The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for upcoming First Friday events. Vendors may offer homemade and baked goods, fresh lemonade and drinks, retail and boutique items, handmade crafts, artisan goods, specialty products and other unique finds. Those interested may register at www.jacksonalabama.org. The first event will be May 1 and feature the Cruise-In. APRIL 17-18 Thomasville High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th reunion April 17-18. Contact Mary Frances...

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1:48

Brian T. Barnes

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2026/04/15

Mr. Barnes passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Millry. His legacy was marked by distinguished service in the United States Army, where he was honored with numerous awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3rd OLC), Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (NUM2), Army Superi...

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1:29

Jubilee brings the joy!

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2026/04/15

The Arc of Clarke County held its 26th annual Spring Jubilee on April 11 in Jackson, drawing vendors, families and community members for fundraising and activities benefiting individuals with developmental disabilities. What began more than two decades ago as a small open house has grown into one of the organization’s largest annual events, according to staff members. “It started out much smaller than this, just as an open house, and then it has grown throughout the years with different event...

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3:41

One seat draws the battle lines

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2026/04/15

This will be a strong political year, with several interesting and competitive races. However, there is only one truly hotly contested open congressional seat in Alabama. The state’s other six incumbent congressmen are expected to cruise to reelection, either unopposed or with only token opposition. That is not unusual in modern politics. Defeating an incumbent member of Congress is extremely difficult. The reelection rate for sitting congressmen is around 95%. Even the Russian Communist Poli...

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2:50

Youth livestock project returns for 12th year

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2026/04/15

The Clarke County 4-H Pig Squeal returns for its 12th annual show and sale on April 25 in Fulton, bringing together youth exhibitors, families and community buyers for one of the county’s largest hands-on agriculture projects. The event will begin with the show at 11 a.m., followed by an auction expected to start around 1 p.m., according to Clarke County Extension officials. Twenty- two participants are taking part after raising two feeder pigs they received in January. Extension Director Rob...

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2:32

Ex-coach's sentence cut short

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2026/04/15

Former Millry head football coach Billy Gardner will not have to serve the remainder of his split sentence for sending inappropriate material to a Leroy High School student, according to a court order from Circuit Judge Perry Newton. Gardner, who got a 10-year prison sentence in 2023 but was given a reverse split sentence with three years of supervised probation, appeared in court April 7 for a status hearing. Attorney Joseph Damrich said Gardner has fully complied with the conditions of his ...

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1:57

Officials roll out dumpsters for Clarke County Cleanup

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2026/04/15

Dumpsters are being placed throughout Clarke County for residents to dispose of household junk and for the use of volunteers who collect roadside litter during the annual spring cleanup month. Clarke County Commissioner Tyrone Moye said he was proud of a group of students who on their own initiative have already picked up garbage and litter in The Depot area. Saturday will feature a focused community cleanup effort in many communities. Clarke County Solid Waste Manager Jim Hudson said dumpste...

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1:42

Hummer case in question

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2026/04/15

Washington County Circuit Judge Perry Newton is considering a request to dismiss charges against a Wagarville man accused of burying a Hummer vehicle to defraud an insurance company. Gene Parnell appeared before Newton on April 7, four years after Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and investigators unearthed a GMC Hummer in Tibbie in connection with allegations that Parnell buried the vehicle and filed an insurance claim reporting the vehicle as stolen. Parnell was indicted for first...

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2:48

Thomas D. Few

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2026/04/15

Thomas D. Few passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Jackson. Born Oct. 28, 1949, he was a dedicated electrician who proudly served for many years at AEC, retiring after decades of commitment to his profession. As a member of Jackson Church of Christ, Thomas held strong values and built lasting relationships within his community. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA and had a deep passion for firearms and gun safety, which he shared with family, friends and others who showed a...

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1:07

Thomasville rolls by Dallas County

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2026/04/15

Coleman Pilkington was 3 for 3, Hunter Norwood had two hits and four RBIs and Christian Draper threw a two-hitter to lead Thomasville to an 11-1, five-inning romp over visiting Dallas County on April 7. Pilkington tripled in the fifth inning and singled in the second and fourth. The Tigers scored twice in the first and added five runs in the second, including RBI singles from Pilkington and Draper. Thomasville stole 11 bases in the game and played errorless defense. The Tigers (12-8) claimed ...

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3:03

Tigers surge to 3-1 in tourney

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2026/04/08

Thomasville’s softball team went 3-1 in the Northside tournament over the weekend, defeating Carbon Hill 6-5 and Sumiton Christian 9-0 and 10-2 and losing 10-1 to Northside. • Thomasville 6, Carbon Hill 5 On April 4, Mary Lindsey Drinkard, Imani Brothers and Zion Howard each hit home runs and Kiana Smith’s walkoff RBI decided it for the Tigers in the Northside tournament. Howard got the win, allowing an unearned run on two hits in one inning. Brothers and Smith each had two hits. • Thomasvill...

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2:50

Sacrifice few understand

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2026/04/08

A man, who had already lost his beloved wife to an illness that had taken her life a few months earlier, had only one child. An adorable blonde-haired, dark-eyed baby girl they had named Leslie Raynelle. Leslie was understandably the light of her dad’s life. Everything he did, everything he worked for, was focused on what was best for his little daughter. But then a catastrophic day came. It was a day when the man’s entire beloved hometown, where he had lived his entire life, was put in the l...

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0:02

Sports

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2026/04/08

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3:36

Accidents and consequences

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2026/04/08

Back when my son was about 10 years old, he and one of his little buddies, Greg, decided the house was apparently the perfect place to play with a baseball bat. Let me be clear — we did not allow that. We did not allow ball playing in the house. We did not allow roughhousing in the house. We certainly did not allow anything involving a baseball bat in the house. They knew better. Of course, knowing better and doing better are sometimes two very different things when boys are involved. So...

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4:55

Power behind closed doors

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2026/04/08

The late Alvin Holmes left an indelible mark on Alabama politics. Some of it was good, some of it not so much. In 2005, the Democratic-led Alabama Legislature passed the state's Open Meetings Act, a long-sought law by the media and then-Attorney General Troy King that was intended to break up the backroom dealings of the state's government agencies, from city hall to Montgomery. Of course, it being Alabama, the Legislature at the time exempted so-called coalitions or legislative caucuses from...

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0:57

Clarke 4-H students receive scholarships

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2026/04/08

Two Clarke County students received scholarships from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo. Charlotte Clarke of Jackson and Addie Claxton of Grove Hill were among students statewide honored as part of the tribe’s annual scholarship program, which supports youth participation in livestock programs and agricultural education. Clarke, an eighth-grade student, has been actively involved in 4-H livestock projects, including three years in...

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0:23

Auto Spa grand opening

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2026/04/08

Stars and Stripes Auto Spa celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on March 28 at 3775 North College Avenue. The veteran-owned business welcomed the community to its new self-service car wash. The new business adds another service option for local motorists while highlighting veteran entrepreneurship in the community. Article Link

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2:55

Clarke Prep's bats get hot

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2026/04/08

John Allen Powell had two hits and four RBIs as No. 4-ranked Clarke Prep rallied to beat Bessemer Academy 15-11 on April 2. Powell delivered RBI doubles in the second and seventh for the Gators (16-8), who built a 6-1 lead, saw Bessemer Academy come back to lead 9-6, then pulled away in the seventh. “There have been times we have struggled at the plate, especially early in the year and against high velocity,” said Clarke Prep coach J.D. Powell, whose team has won eight of its last 10 games. “...

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0:15

Logjam locks traffic

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2026/04/08

On March 31, a log truck headed southbound on U.S. Highway 43 in Jackson flipped over, causing a massive traffic disruption and an hours-long cleanup, authorities said. Article Link

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8:31

Community Calendar

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2026/04/08

APRIL 11 Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama will host the Hole Lotta Fun Scramble April 11 at Thomasville Golf Course. To register call 334-636-5402. Thomasville will host Youth Day Saturday, April 11. Details will be announced. Demopolis will host Rooster Day April 11. Vendors may reserve booth space while available, with a early registration rate through March 3. Grove Hill Arts Council will host a cherry blossom painting class April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Grove Hill Cultural Arts Ce...

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