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1:12

BEWARE! Ghosts to roam Jackson streets

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Jackson’s streets will soon be filled with ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses as the community gears up for its annual trick-ortreat night on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. City officials are reminding residents to keep porch lights on if they plan to welcome costumed visitors and to be extra cautious when driving through neighborhoods during those hours. “The safety of our children is always the top priority,” said a city spokesperson. “We encourage everyone to slow down,...

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0:29

Celebrate with Irwin Cooper

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2025/10/29

Irwin Cooper will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 2 until 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Jackson’s fellowship hall. Hosted by his wife, Faye, all are invited to come and wish Irwin a happy birthday. Join Irwin and his family, including Phillip Cooper, Rhonda Cooper, Charey Gilpen, Jay Meitzler and Kerry Meitzler in this special day. Your presence is gift enough, no other is needed. Article Link

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2:56

Dyson Edward James

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2025/10/29

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dyson Edward James, who left us far too soon on Oct. 19, 2025, at the age of 23. Born on Nov. 8, 2001, Dyson grew up in Grove Hill and lived a life full of passion, joy, and laughter. He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Dyson was a vibrant soul who brought happiness to everyone around him. His school years were filled with memorable moments, where he excelled in baseball and football. Graduating from Jackso...

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0:51

Clarke Prep mourns loss of student killed in ATV crash

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2025/10/29

Clarke Prep seventh grader Jase Tucker Smith died in an ATV accident on Sept. 20, according to the school. “We are all heartbroken by this news,” Clarke Prep Headmaster Bob Taylor said in a statement. “Jase’s absence on our campus and in our lives will be strongly felt.” Taylor said Smith’s death will deeply affect Clarke Prep’s students, staff and families. “We are committed to providing the support needed during this difficult time,” Taylor said. “Counselors and ministers will be on campus ...

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0:10

Yard /ESTATE SALES

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2025/10/29

Annual Oakbriar neighborhood yard sale Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 8 a.m. Sollie Rd. between Cottage Hill and Three Notch. Article Link

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1:43

Jackson OKs $13.65M budget

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2025/10/29

JACKSON — Jackson’s City Council approved a .65 million budget for fiscal-year 2026 Monday. By state law, the new fiscal year for municipalities begins on Oct. 1. The city’s budget of ,656,850 is a slight increase over the 2025 fiscal year budget and includes the general fund and fire department. The council also announced it will canvas Tuesday’s runoff election results on Monday at 5:30 p.m. In other business at the meeting, the council: • Conducted a public hearing on a request from Jeff H...

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0:41

Driver of ATV loses control, dies in wreck

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2025/10/29

Jackson area A Leroy man was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle on Sept. 20, according to Alabama State Troopers. Davey D. Lankford, 54, was critically injured when the 2023 Zhejiang CF Moto Power Company ATV he was operating left the roadway and struck a telephone control box before overturning. Lankford was transported to Jackson Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, troopers said. The crash occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Lower Ferry Road, approxi...

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0:36

Jackson fired up!

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2025/10/29

Firefighters, school groups and community members filled downtown Jackson on Oct. 8 for the annual Fire Prevention Parade, celebrating 75 years of Fire Prevention Week. The event featured fire trucks, the Jackson and Clarke County high school bands, civic clubs, and local queens. The University of South Alabama Marching Jaguar Band and the Azalea Trail Maids made special appearances, adding flair to the diamond anniversary celebration. The parade capped a day of fire safety demonstrations and...

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2:56

Hard work pays off for Jackson Intermediate honor...

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2025/10/29

Jackson Intermediate School has announced those students achieving the A and A/B honor rolls for the first nine weeks of the 2025-26 school year. Third grade All A’s: Genesis Barnett, Yalys Blake, Marionna Gaston, Londyn Howard, Waylon Isbell, Jaiden Jackson, A’Leah King, Skylar Knight, Riley Rivers, J.B. Rostas and Brielle White. All A’s/B’s: Caiden Bowe, Kamille Bowen, London Campbell, Zoelle Cleaves, Jayden Dickinson, Aliah Dunagan, Layla Gilchrist, Zalen Green, Skylein James, Amelah Jenki...

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1:14

Guilty verdict in 2021 Jackson murder

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2025/10/29

David Demetrius “Meechie” Taylor was convicted of capital murder by a Clarke County jury for his role in an intentional killing during a 2021 robbery in Jackson, according to the First Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office. Thearthur Dixon was shot and killed on Jan. 28, 2021, while in his truck on Waterway Road near the Bradford Gravel Pit in Jackson. After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated for 35 minutes before returning the verdict. Evidence presented by the prosecution establish...

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1:14

Jackson plans full fall and festive season

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2025/10/29

Forestry Festival, Veterans Day, open houses and Christmas parade among events Jackson has a full fall and Christmas schedule, beginning with the 43rd annual Forestry Festival downtown on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Included in the events are the Smith Family Memorial Car Show, the truck and equipment show, lumberjack competition and the NWTF Turkey Call competition. Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov. 2. An open house for Jackson businesses is on Nov. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Attendees can get sta...

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1:45

Alpha banquet highlights hope, redemption

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2025/10/29

JACKSON — More than 200 guests gathered on Oct. 23 at H.W. Pearce Memorial Park for the Alpha Women’s Resource Center’s annual fundraising banquet, which celebrated 33 years of life-affirming ministry across southwest Alabama. Executive Director Diane Pruitt opened the evening by sharing highlights from the past year and thanking donors, volunteers and community partners for their support. She emphasized the ongoing impact of Alpha’s free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing and treatm...

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1:02

Powell crowned fair queen

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2025/10/29

High school senior earns ,000 scholarship; runners-up receive [post_excerpt],500 and [post_excerpt],000 awards JACKSON — Zymiria Powell was crowned the senior high school queen of the Greater Clarke-Washington Fair Monday to cap the fair’s annual pageants. Powell, the daughter of Allegra Powell, received a ,000 scholarship. First runner-up Madison Sims, the daughter of Wilzy and Christina Sims, earned a [post_excerpt],500 scholarship and second runner-up Katlyn Beech, the daughter of Ricky an...

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1:22

Jackson star star Crowell is All-American

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Jackson five-star running back and Alabama commit E.J. Crowell was honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation. The episode, part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s “Road to the Dome” digital series, was scheduled to be released Wednesday at 7 p. m. CT on the Navy All-American Bowl’s social platforms. C r owe l l will play in the annual East vs. West matchup at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 10 at noon CT. The game will be televised live on NBC and E....

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1:07

Six in custody, two face murder charges in THS teen's...

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2025/10/09

Six people have been charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and two were charged with murder in the shooting death of a Thomasville High School student on Monday, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department. Keyontay Young was identified as the victim by a school source. Shots were fired at multiple locations, including near a fire station, Marengo High School, Peachtree Road and County Road 6, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department. Jarvis Da’quan Packer, 20, o...

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1:23

Heartbreak turns heroic

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2025/10/09

Family members who had just buried a loved one likely saved the life of a driver whose car caught fire on Oct. 1. Jim and Suzanne Cox and their daughter Maggie were driving home to Grove Hill on U.S. Highway 84 after the funeral of Suzanne Cox’s mother, Mary Alice Shields, and said they noticed a small flame under a car just west of the County Road 21 intersection. As the flame grew larger, Suzanne Cox, who was driving, flashed her lights and blew the horn trying to get the driver’s attention...

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1:08

Russell Price Stephens

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2025/10/09

Russell Price Stephens, 69, of Jackson, died Oct. 2, 2025 at his home. He was born August 18, 1956 in Selma, AL to Blackwell Price and Peggy Baker Stephens. He was a retired paper mill worker and a member of First Baptist Church Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Burge Stephens; son, Joshua Adam Stephens; daughter, Emily Stephens Drinkard (Matt); brothers, Barry Stephens (Lynn) and Craig Stephens (Vickie); two grandchildren, John Clyce Drinkard and Claire Helen Drinkard and nephews, Co...

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3:01

Jackson's fire safety legacy saves a life

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2025/10/09

Teen credits kindergarten fire drill for escape JACKSON — The way a local teenager escaped a recent fire without injury due to lessons learned in kindergarten fire safety programs highlights what Fire Prevention Week is all about, according to Jackson Fire Department Chief John Brown. “He told me he remembered what we taught him: If you wake up and smell smoke, roll out of bed and crawl on the floor to get out,” Brown said. “That right there was enough to solidify everything we’ve ever done.”...

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0:49

Man gets life, no parole for Jackson murder

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2025/10/09

Hikeem Lamont Edmond was sentenced to life in prison on Oct. 1 after being convicted on two counts of capital murder by a Clarke County jury. Circuit Judge C. Robert Montgomery sentenced Edmond for his role in the shooting death of Thearthor Dixon in Jackson in January 2021. Montgomery imposed the life sentence without parole on each count and ordered them to run concurrently. District Attorney Stephen Winters and Chief Assistant District Attorney Bill McCorquodale presented evidence during a...

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1:08

Jackson unwraps busy fall and Christmas lineup

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2025/10/09

Jackson has a full fall and Christmas schedule, beginning with the 43rd annual Forestry Festival downtown on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Included in the events will be the Smith Family Memorial Car Show, the truck and equipment show, lumberjack competition and the NWTF Turkey Call competition. Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov. 2. An open house for Jackson businesses is on Nov. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Attendees can get started early on Christmas shopping and enjoy holiday discounts and treat...

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