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4:27

CHURCH BRIEFS

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2025/09/10

Sunday, Sept. 14 Williams Temple CME will host Homecoming at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Ashford Jackson of Evening Star Baptist Church of Gallion. Horeb Baptist Church Homecoming and 200th Anniversary Celebration Worship services at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. Glory Road will perform after the meal. Location: Horeb Baptist Church. Homecoming services will be hosted by Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Jackson on Sept. 14 at 12-noon. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Audrey S. Wilson ...

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0:56

Riders shine at AOHA State Championship

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2025/09/10

Four Washington County contestants participated in the 38th annual Alabama Open Horseman Association State Championship Show on Aug. 29-31. The show was comprised of 14 independent horse show associations statewide and from select locations in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. Braxton Evans was the AOHA highpoint champion and AOHA reserved champion in speed racking. Allyson Singleton was the 13-17 AOHA timed event high-point state champion and finished fifth in arena race, eighth i...

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1:01

Attorney Nathan Gordon elected to First US Bancshares...

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2025/09/10

First US Bancshares Inc.’s Board of Directors elected Nathan Gordon as a director of the company and its subsidiary, First US Bank. Gordon will serve on the board’s asset/liability committee, retail, operations and compliance committee and the information technology steering committee. Gordon graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with an accounting degree in 2008. He also obtained a master’s of accountancy from Auburn in 2009. In 2012, Gordon received a juris doctorate from Cumberl...

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0:48

Governor hopeful hands out condoms

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2025/09/10

A Democratic candidate for Alabama governor in 2026 said he’s using an unconventional campaign marketing gimmick. JaMel Jermain Brown, who describes himself on social media as a pastor, activist and candidate for governor, posted last week that he has ordered 1,000 new condoms large and extra-large that he will offer for free on behalf of his campaign. Brown previously ran for Montgomery City Council in 2023 and finished with 16% of the vote. Brown has not filed a monthly fundraising report. ...

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0:55

VFW essay contests open

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2025/09/10

The VFW 2025-26 Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests are now accepting submissions. “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?” is the theme. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. Applications have been supplied to school counselors in Grove Hill, Jackson, Leroy, Chatom and McIntosh. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible for the Patriots Pen contest and students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 are eligible for the Voice of Democracy. Home-schooled students are a...

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0:35

Leroy High earns National Beta honor

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2025/09/10

Leroy High School was named a 2024-25 National Beta School of Distinction for increasing its club’s membership by at least 10% from last year, the Washington County Board of Education announced. Only 2,946 Beta Clubs nationwide received the recognition. “This national award speaks highly of your commitment to academic excellence and illustrates your dedication to preparing students for their future,” national Beta Club CEO Bobby Hart said in a congratulatory letter to Leroy High. Artic...

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1:13

Jackson Police Report

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2025/09/10

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Sept. 1-7 arrests: Eligha Washington Jr., 49, violation of court order, 2x alias warrants Decature Goodwin, 33, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, assault second degree Frankie Ransom, 45, possession of a controlled substance Jimmie McCall, 24, alias warrant Dwayne Fox, 54, alias warrant Alejandro Hernandez, 38, theft of property Calls for service 911 open line: 1Alarms: 8Ambulance needed: 7Assist...

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1:00

Leverett helps Millry topple Sweet Water

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2025/09/10

Freshman quarterback Dravion Leverett had two touchdown runs and Millry scored on two fumble recoveries to upset visiting No. 7-ranked Class 1A Sweet Water 25-12 on Sept. 5. Leverett scored on runs of 25 yards and 12 yards and Jacob Graham and Jwuan Stewart scored on 35-and 75-yard scoop-and-scores, respectively, for the Wildcats (1-2, 1-0 1A Region 1). Millry trailed 12-0 when where Braxton Jenkins knocked the ball out of the Bulldogs quarterback’s hand and Graham grabbed the fumble and scor...

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1:21

Of Record and Note

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2025/09/10

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License Sept. 1 – 5 Kendrict Jones to Shevelle Foreman Conner McNae Elmore to Brittany Jean Holland Paxton Bryce Weathers to Anna Blakley Waddill Deeds Sept. 1 - 5 Andre D. Taylor Sr., Michelle Taylor to John E. Zukley, Patti M. Zukley (Statutory) Dana D. Allen, Lynnelle D. Kahalley to WJC Holdings LLC (Warranty) LSR Land Development Inc., Wayne Lathan to Michael A. Middleton, Linda K. Middleton (Surv...

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4:34

The first flight

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2025/09/10

The plane trip began in Tuscaloosa, and stopped in Jackson, before it finally reached Dallas. Later in life, taking this hopscotch flight was as aggravating as a floater in my eye. But not when I was 21 years old. Not when I was headed to my first big job interview — and my very first airplane ride. I was meeting with a large paper company. Apparently, they liked our first meeting at the University of Alabama, so I was invited to fly out and meet some of the muckety mucks. The operative word ...

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1:47

Leroy outscores Demons with Sellers' TD passes

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2025/09/10

McINTOSH — Jace Sellers threw three touchdown passes to lead No. 2-ranked Class 1A Leroy past McIntosh 42-26 on Sept. 5. Sellers threw TD passes of 34 yards to Jacory Yelder, 55 yards to Josh Reed and 7 yards to Ayden Tolbert. Yelder also had a 75- yard kickoff return for a score as the Bears rolled to a 36-6 halftime lead. “I think our quarterback had a great night,” Leroy coach Chan Lowe said. “Jace threw the ball really well and played well early. We still have some things to improve on mo...

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9:58

Community Calendar

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2025/09/10

SEPT. 13 The Thomasville Career Readiness Center will present Essential Computer Skills at 11 a.m. at the Thomasville Public Library. Learn Google G-Suite Basics including Chrome, Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Keep, and Typing Tutor. To register, email careercoach@thomasvillepubliclibrary.org SEPT. 16 Scam Prevention Workshop will be held from 4–5 p.m. at the Thomasville Public Library. An officer with the Thomasville Police Department will provide a presentation focused on sca...

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0:38

Eagles fall despite Moore's 100 yards

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2025/09/10

Quarterback K.D. Moore rushed for 100 yards, including Jackson Academy’s lone touchdown on a 60-yard run, in the Eagles’ 34-7 loss to visiting Monroe Academy on Sept. 5. Jackson Academy fell to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in AISA AA Region 2 while the Volunteers improved to 3-0, 1-0. The Eagles have lost six of the last eight games against Monroe Academy. Despite the loss, JA coach Ashley Carlisle said varsity reps will “most definitely” help his players’ future development. Article Link

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5:43

Anti-incumbent mood in 2026? Maybe

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2025/09/10

Defeating an incumbent is one of the most challenging things to pull off in American politics. In the last 100 years, only four incumbent presidents have lost their reelection bids — Herbert Hoover, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. In the last three congressional cycles, the incumbent seeking reelection had a success rate of more than 90%. It does happen, but when it does, it can be part of a bigger, broader shift in the country’s political temperament. In 1980, the Reagan...

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2:27

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/09/10

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Sept. 1-7 include the following: LaQuashia Denise Brown, 28, bond revocation, driving while suspended, theft of property first degree William Shade Weaver, 27, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree Jason Fitzgerald McCall, 42, here for court Kelly Dee Bates, 49, probation violation – new charge felony Shuntavis Sims, 34, discharging firearm, etc., into occupied or unoccupied building Keyante James, 36, assault of a police officer second degree Bail...

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1:57

Tiger volleyballers sweep Clarke

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2025/09/10

GROVE HILL — Thomasville’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams swept Clarke County on Sept. 4. The JV squad set the tone early, winning 25-8, 25-14. The varsity followed with a commanding 25-6, 25-20, 25-4 victory. “I’m extremely proud of both teams tonight,” Tigers coach Mary Kate O’Guynn said. “It’s always fun when winning close to home. My JV girls did a great job tonight at fixing mistakes from the last game they played. They have a lot of potential and have continued to push thro...

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2:38

CHOOSE Act athletes eligible without a wait

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2025/09/10

The Montgomery County Circuit Court granted the State of Alabama a temporary restraining order against the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday, allowing students who accept CHOOSE Act funds to be eligible to play sports without sitting out a year. The temporary restraining order specifically prohibits the AHSAA from “enforcing any rule or policy which makes the acceptance of CHOOSE Act funds the sole determinative factor of eligibility for participation in interscholastic athle...

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0:17

PREP GAMES FOR THIS WEEK

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2025/09/10

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL All kickoffs at 7 p.m. * Denotes region game FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 • Baker at Jackson • Bayshore at Clarke Co.* • Sumter Central at Thomasville* • Lowndes Academy at Clarke Prep* • Wilcox Academy at Jackson Academy* Article Link

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1:52

A day to remember

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2025/09/10

A Thomasville boy who is battling bone cancer was granted a wish to see the Georgia football team play its season opener by the Magic Moments Foundation. Jad Doggett, 10, even got to lead the Dawg Walk, met Georgia coach Kirby Smart and legendary running back Herschel Walker and was recognized on Sanford Stadium’s videoboard, drawing a roar from the crowd of 90,000 at the 45-7 win over Marshall on Aug. 30. “Before the game, Jad had the honor of leading the Dawg Walk and standing in the tunnel...

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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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