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0:35

One dead in Gainestown shooting

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2026/04/08

GAINESTOWN — A Clarke County man was fatally shot on March 28 at a residence on Walker Springs Road, according to authorities. Marcus Robinson was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department and the First Judicial Circuit Major Crimes Task Force. Natasha Washington was charged with manslaughter and later released from the Clarke County Jail on a ,000 bond, according to the CCSD. Robinson and Washington lived together prior to the shooting ...

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2:17

Grove Hill hospital at risk of closure?

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2026/04/08

The administrator of the Grove Hill Rural Emergency Hospital said cutbacks on services that resulted in significant savings for the facility were not considered in a recent news story that reported it is one of the three in Alabama at risk of closing. Public Citizen, a progressive nonprofit group, released a report of hospitals in danger of closing due to cuts to Medicaid as a result of the Big Beautiful Bill. Those are in are Grove Hill, Hill Hospital in York and Hale Hospital in Greensboro....

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0:47

New Dollar General grand opening

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2026/04/08

The Dollar General store previously located on College Avenue in Jackson held its grand opening on April 4 at 125 West Cedar Street. The new store will continue providing shoppers with the same convenient and affordable access to household essentials. “As part of our mission of serving others, we look forward to continue being a strong business partner and good neighbor at our new, convenient location,” Dollar General officer Matthew Simonsen said. Dollar General also urged schools and nonpro...

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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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1:20

REALTORS PAC backs slate

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2026/04/01

The Alabama REALTORS Political Action Committee has announced its endorsements for a slate of statewide and judicial candidates ahead of Alabama’s Republican primary on May 19. “These candidates share a small business ideology grounded in hard work, free enterprise and limited government,” Alabama REALTORS Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Walker said. “Their leadership will help keep Alabama competitive and ensure our state remains one of the best places in the country to live, raise a family a...

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2:09

Johnson powers Thomasville rout

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2026/04/01

Ronald Johnson drove in four runs on three hits as Thomasville thrashed host Dallas County 20-0 on March 26. Johnson had a solo homer, a two-run double and an RBI single. The Tigers blew the game open with a 12-run second, keyed by Coleman Pilkington’s tworun single and Zamarion Taylor’s three-run homer. Winning pitcher Jacob Rotton threw two innings of scoreless, one-hit ball. • Leroy 4, Thomasville 3 On March 23, Andrew Mauldin’s walk-off RBI single in the seventh lifted the Bears to victor...

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0:15

Jackson Youth Day!

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2026/04/01

Young players gather in the dugout, stand ready on the field and run the bases during Jackson Youth Day. With warm sunshine and blue skies settling in, spring is the perfect time to get kids outside and in the ballfields. Article Link

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4:04

A trip, a tumble and a reality check

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2026/04/01

Whenever I go to New Orleans, somebody invariably says, “Be careful.” A lot of people think it’s a dangerous place. I think they may have put a curse on me. It certainly was dangerous for me, but not for the reason you may be thinking. Nobody drove into the crowd I was with while I was cavorting on Bourbon Street or shot at us with a fatal pistol. Nope, I just stepped up on a curb and missed, falling flat on my face, busting my temple and spraining my wrist when I attempted to break my fall. ...

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2:13

Betty Jewel (Deese) Moss

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2026/04/01

Mrs. Betty Jewel Deese Moss departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Retreat in Mobile, Alabama. She was a gentle soul whose radiant spirit touched everyone around her. Mrs. Moss found immense joy in tending her garden, nurturing each bloom and leaf as she reveled in the splendor of God’s creation. The outdoors was her haven, a place where she could bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of nature’s wonders. Her love for fishing was unwavering, regardless of th...

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1:07

Internet funding approved

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2026/04/01

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Trump administration approved Alabama’s final Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which includes funds to Clarke, Washington and Mobile counties to provide high-speed internet. Under the proposal, Clarke County will get .79 million to provide access to high-speed internet service in 779 locations. Washington County will get .45 million to provide access to high-speed internet service in 1,117 locations. Mobile County will get .6 mi...

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1:35

MOTORCYCLE FATALITY: 'TRAGIC LOSS'

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2026/04/01

Authorities are continuing to investigate a crash in Jackson that claimed the life of a Coffeeville man last week. According to Jackson police, Tykwon Latrell Armstrong, 21, was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash March 24 on Center Street. Jackson Police Chief Jerry Taylor said officers responded to the scene at 11:02 a.m. and found Armstrong conscious and alert when first responders arrived. Armstrong was transported to Jackson Medical Center and later airlifted to USA Health University H...

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3:11

Farm equipment and firm opinions

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2026/04/01

I have had this column on my mind for quite some time. I started to write it more than once, then stopped. Finally, I decided I had toyed with it long enough. It was time to say it. Several weeks ago, I wrote a couple of political endorsements based on my personal opinions. They were my views, my words and my decision. After they were shared online, the comments started rolling in. Most were what you would expect. Some agreed. Some did not. Only two were truly ugly, but both carried the same ...

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2:53

Taylor reflects on decades of service

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2026/04/01

Jackson Police Chief Jerry Taylor has announced his retirement effective on April 30 after more than three decades in law enforcement, including nearly a decade leading the JPD. Taylor, who has served as Jackson’s police chief since October 2016, said the decision came after months of reflection and prayer. “I just felt it was time,” Taylor said. “All of the older guys I worked with when I started out told me, ‘You’ll know when it’s time,’ and I think I’ve reached that point.” Taylor’s law en...

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1:33

Howard leads Tiger attack

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2026/04/01

Zion Howard had four hits and four RBIs to lead Thomasville to a 22-7 drubbing of host Dallas County on March 23. Imani Brothers had three hits and four RBIs and Kiana Smith added a hit and three RBIs for the Tigers. Winning pitcher Mary Lindsey Drinkard allowed five hits and five earned runs while striking out eight in four innings. • Demopolis 13, Thomasville 9 On March 27, Zakiya Pritchett had two hits and five RBIs, including a three-run homer, in the Tigers’ loss. Smith had three hits, i...

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0:52

Washington County man gets life sentence in Semmes...

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2026/04/01

A Washington County man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with a 2023 killing, according to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. Jeffery Holley was sentenced after being convicted of murder and first-degree robbery in the death of Alan “Bama” Williams on Feb. 15, 2023, near Kushla Oaks Drive East in Semmes. Investigators determined Holley robbed Williams of his gun and then shot him in the head. Williams died several days later from his injuries, authorities said. Ho...

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2:31

A fiddler remembered through song and tribute

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2026/04/01

The 50th annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention on April 18 will also serve as a tribute to the life and legacy of local musician and craftsman James Leonard “Winky” Hicks. The convention, which will be held at W.N. Reynolds Lodge No. 900 in Frankville, will feature a special memorial tribute at 3:30 p.m. to recognize Hicks’ contributions to music and the community. The tribute will be led by his cousin Jimmy Hicks, who shared personal reflections on the man he described as a person of many tal...

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0:12

Growing tomorrow's leaders

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2026/04/01

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians award scholarships to two young people from each of Alabama’s 67 counties who participate in youth livestock programs. Article Link

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9:26

Community Calendar

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2026/04/01

APRIL 3 Jackson Rotary Club and Interact Club will host Easter in the Park April 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. The free event will include an Easter Bunny visit, egg hunt, games and activities. Egg hunt for Grove Hill April 4 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Grove Hill. There will be over 1,000 candy filled eggs. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available. APRIL 4 Jackson Rotary and Interact club will present Easter in the park April 3 from 3-5 p.m. at City Hall Park in Jackson. There will be candy fi...

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2:34

My first gobbler:

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2026/04/01

The first time I ever went turkey hunting was in 2025 when I went with my buddy, Cameron Dunn, on some land he had access to. We pulled the truck up, stepped out and didn’t even have our boots on yet when he hit a push call just to see if anything was close. Within 100 yards, we heard a gobble. He called again and the bird answered again. We hurried to throw our boots on and started easing toward the gobbles echoing through the woods. But just as things got exciting, a guy on a four-wheeler d...

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5:01

Is Alabama really the 'most conservative'?

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2026/04/01

While making the media rounds during an apparent image-repair tour in response to his leaked comments about the Alabama Republican Party, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter repeatedly highlighted the House's conservative record. He did it in his apology letter to the Republican Party and in at least three separate media appearances. "I think our record speaks for itself. I mean, you know, since I've been speaker, Alabama has become the most conservative legislative body in the country," he dec...

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