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2:24

Ex-intern builds on history as new museum director

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2025/07/16

Three summers ago, Kaitlyn Smith, of Thomasville, interned as a student at the University of West Alabama for the Clarke County Museum in Grove Hill. On Monday, July 7, Smith started her new role as the director of the museum. In May, Kerry Dunaway retired after 26 years as the director of the Clarke County Museum. “ I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Smith said, who was busy making phone calls to check if regulars would be attending the museum’s popular Pioneer Day. This year it is slated for Satu...

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2:08

Kimbell Lake boardwalk steps toward completion

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2025/07/16

Construction on a 1,000-foot boardwalk at Jackson’s Kimbell Lake is nearing completion after a summer full of heavy rains and rising waters kept crews from finishing the project sooner. Jackson Mayor Paul South said handrails on the 8-foot wide boardwalk were being added earlier this week. The trail is expected to attract many who have never enjoyed the lake previously. It will be handicap accessible. Schools will be able to take kids there on field trips. Picnics can be held on the paths. “T...

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6:17

Pencils sharpened, floors readied

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2025/07/16

Clarke County prepares for new year as countdown begins GROVE HILL -- School begins shortly at Clarke County schools – employees report Friday, Aug. 1 and students Tuesday, Aug. 5 – a matter Superintendent Ashlie Flowers said seems to be “crazy” to even be talking about. “But, it is quickly approaching,” Flowers said during the July 10 meeting of the Clarke County Board of Education meeting. Flowers addressed various matters at the meeting, one of two set for July due to the number of employm...

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1:32

Wilcox Gallery offers free piano and violin lessons

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2025/07/02

Local children and adults can study the piano and violin for free this fall courtesy of the Wilcox Gallery’s music studio in Chatom. The Wilcox Gallery provides free lessons in a group setting for adults and children ages 7 and up. Classes are designed for beginner and advanced students with instruction provided by music students from the University of Mobile. “We are excited to welcome new students to our music studio this fall,” Wilcox Gallery Executive Director Alicia Atcheson said. “This ...

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2:12

Soldiers bring medical care to MOWA Choctaw reservation

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2025/07/02

More than 70 soldiers from the 7245th Medical Support Unit of the Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J., participated in the inaugural Reserve Innovative Readiness Training at the MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation from June 1-15, bringing nocost military medical, dental, vision and veterinary services to more than 800 patients. The collaborative mission provided much-needed care for those who might otherwise not receive it, with services valued at 0,000 within the first eight days. “This partnership...

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0:46

Atchinson seeking re-election

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2025/07/02

JACKSON — Jimmy Atchison has announced he is seeking re-election for the District 2, Place 2 Jackson City Council seat in the Aug. 26 election. “I will continue to represent the people of District 2 with honesty, good leadership and willingness to listen and do everything in my power to help the people,” Atchison said. “I will continue to be the voice of the people of Jackson.” Atchison retired after 34 years with the Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation, where he served as manag...

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0:44

Alford named principal at JHS

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2025/07/02

JACKSON — Charles “Chuck” Alford brings a wealth of experience as the new Jackson High School Principal, having previously served at multiple school systems. Alford replaces Jackie Daffin, who is now the assistant superintendent of Clarke County Schools. Alford went to Thomasville High School as principal in 2015 after working for Crenshaw County Schools. He had also been principal at Luverne High School from 2008-2012. Alford resigned from Thomasville to take the principal’s post at Brewton’...

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1:39

Jackson Rotary Club shifts leadership

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2025/07/02

JACKSON — The Jackson Area Rotary Club passed the gavel of its presidency on June 27 at the Community House when Vicki Moore succeeded Tyrone Moye. Moye and Moore swapped positions, as she will become the new president and he will be the club’s vice president. The club also named Patricia Boman as its Rotarian of the Year. She will remain as the club’s secretary while Hattie Thomas will be the treasurer. Moore thanked Moye for the ideas he brought to the club. “I am truly honored and humbled ...

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2:30

'Help me to forget what you can't remember'

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2025/07/02

That would definitely be wonderful, wouldn’t it? To have total amnesia regarding the awful things you have said or done in your past. To not remember the hurt you have caused, and the shame you have brought on yourself. If everyone had that rare ability to be totally honest about their life, you would find there is one thing that we all have in common. We all have regrets about our past. And that is because we all have something else in common — we are human, and awfully self-centered and stu...

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2:13

Onderdonk, ex-lawmaker and judge, dies at 83

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2025/07/02

Chatom’s Michael Onderdonk, who died on June 26 at the age of 83, was remembered as a man who shaped Washington County with a devoted passion for the well-being of others. A public visitation for Onderdonk was scheduled at the Washington County Public Library on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. His funeral service is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Chatom Baptist Church with Rev. Al Brown officiating. Onderdonk, a resident of Citronelle and Chatom for many years, practiced law at Turner Onderdonk f...

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1:28

Gov Ivey announces SEED application opening

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2025/07/02

Gov. Kay Ivey announced applications for the third round of the state’s SEEDS grant program will open on July 1, with .2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts. The SEEDS ( Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), is designed to strengthen the state’s portfolio of industrial sites, enhancing Alabama’s competitiveness fo...

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1:31

Africanized honeybees found in Barbour County

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2025/07/02

The presence of Africanized honeybees in Barbour County has been confirmed by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries following the collection of a feral swarm by local beekeepers. The swarm was humanely euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybee populations. As a precautionary response, the ADAI is implementing targeted monitoring efforts to assess and contain the presence of AHB in the area. Traps are being deployed within a five-mile radius of the detection site to identify any ...

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3:27

A pretty good week on world stage for Trump

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2025/07/02

On June 22, President Trump launched “Operation Midnight Hammer” that severely affected Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear bomb. The operation used more than 125 aircraft including the main strike force of seven B-2 Spirit Bombers supported by fourth- and fifth-generation fighters and dozens of air refueling tankers. Each of the seven bombers carried two GBU 57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) weapons. A U.S. guided missile submarine launched more than two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles at ...

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1:44

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/07/02

Arrests booked in the Clarke County June 23-29 include the following: Kendrick Darrington, 38, unlawful distribution of controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute Brandon Terrell Hollins, 28, driving while license suspended Devon Demetrius Boykin, 31, possession of a controlled substance, trafficking cocaine, trafficking synthetic drugs Jimmy Manley, 69, drug court Darren Levon McCaskey, 55, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substan...

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0:44

Butts seeking first term

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2025/07/02

JACKSON — Thomas “Bubba” Butts, the owner of Pine City Radio, has announced his candidacy for the Jackson City Council’s District 2, Place 1 seat in the Aug. 26 election. “Jackson has always been more than just a city to me — it’s home,” Butts said. “It’s where I grew up, where I attended school, where I’ve built lifelong relationships and where I’ve learned the values of hard work, family and service to others. I’m running for Jackson City Council because I believe in the future of Jackson a...

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1:51

Of Record and Note

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2025/07/02

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License June 23 - 27: Gregory Ray Phillips to Jordan Elizabeth Wallace Matthew Layne Johns to Morgan Elizabeth Brunson Brandi Buckalew Van Dee to James Chad Ott Deeds June 23 - 27: Haleigh Wright to Packing Corporation of America; Brady C. Wright to Packing Corporation of America; Theresa Hickerson to Samuel Montgomery; Tayhay LLC to Raymond A. Criswell Jr.; Harvey R. Brunson, Nancy F. Brunson to Amos...

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3:55

Band of Brothers

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2025/07/02

GROVE HILL — A little more than a year ago, Tyson Wright was walking the halls of Clarke County High School. Today, he finds himself entrenched in the conflict between Iran and Israel as part of the U.S. military. Wright is a Patriot missile maintainer and operator for the U.S. Army and helped launch some of the missiles fired at Iran following that country’s counterattacks in Qatar and Israel in response to the June 22 bombing of three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. “I think they did have to ...

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1:25

Jackson Police Report

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2025/07/02

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for June 23-29 arrests: Terrence Williams, 34, theft of property fourth degreeDruvante Love, 31, public intoxication, disorderly conductJeremiah Manuel, 18, possession ofmarijuana first degree, possessionof drug paraphernaliaDerrick McGrew, 24, alias warrantsx2Devonte Williams, 27, alias warrant Calls for serviceAbuse, 2Alarms, 10Ambulance, 2Animal calls, 3Assist citizen, 7BOLO, 1Burglary, 1Clear parking lot, 1Close p...

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5:38

Community Calendar

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2025/07/02

Diving Into Your Family’s Past Would you like to know more about where you came from? What about those relatives that grandma always spoke of, but you never knew? The White Smith Memorial Library will be offering free genealogy sessions, “Diving Into Your Family’s Past: Researching Your Roots with Ancestrylibrary.com.” Call Wayne at the WSML (251) 246-4962 to sign up. Classes are scheduled for July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Thomasville-Used Book Sale The friends of the Thomasv...

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1:48

Local students honored

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2025/07/02

Mississippi State University Six students from Jackson and Thomasville were named to Mississippi State University’s Dean’s List and President’s List. Ali Ice of Jackson was named to the dean’s list, while students named to the President’s List include Savanah Downey of Jackson and Paul Gramelspacher, Anna Mims, Donald Butler and Emily Walters, all of Thomasville. Those on the Dean’s List must have achieved grade-point averages of between 3.5 and 3.79 while the President’s List requires a 3.8 ...

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