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The South Alabamian Newspaper provides local news for Jackson, Alabama.

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1:35

Jackson Police Report

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2025/05/28

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for May 19 - 25 arrests: Joshua Brady, 33; 2x alias warrantsTych’ius Caves, 21, domestic violence third degreeSteven Bettis, 32, alias warrantKerry Horn, 34, 3x alias warrantsWayne Campbell, 65, 2x alias warrants Courtney Leggett, 38, alias warrantApril Deas, 44, 4x alias warrantsKayla Watson, 32, alias warrantAaron Whittaker, 19, possession ofmarijuana second degree, possession of drug paraphernaliaJoseph Portis, 29,...

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2:38

Broadband upgrade sought in Clarke Co.

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2025/05/28

GROVE HILL — Another broadband internet provider addressed Clarke County Commissioners on Tuesday about the possibility of boosting coverage to underserved areas of the county. Bright Speed Media Affairs representative Kent Ward noted his company was requesting the commissioners to provide a letter of support to include with Bright Speed’s grant application for funding through the Alabama BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Development) program. “ This will bring broadband and internet access...

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1:32

Pine City farmer's market in full swing

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2025/05/28

JACKSON — The Pine City Farmers Market has had a preseason of sorts with several popup markets since Valentine’s Day. On June 7, the real action begins with the Farmers Market returning at full strength to 108 South Kimball Avenue. “We’ve been having these pop-up markets to let people know we’re here,” market manager and co-founder Jodie Powell said. “We have a good following going. Typically, our growers are not ready until about the first Saturday in June, so that’s when we’re going to have...

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3:11

Flags for peace in a divided world

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2025/05/28

Our annual pilgrimage to Saulsbury, Tennessee, for Memorial Day stirred up familiar memories of people and places, of family and friends who are still here or long departed. We’re thankful for all who served. Juxtapositioned between family stories and current events, we caught up with cousins about the past year and coming months. The afternoon before the next day’s community gathering, we placed American flags on all the veterans’ graves, even those who served in the Civil War. It’s good to ...

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0:27

Election qualifying opens June 10

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2025/05/28

CLARKE COUNTY — Qualifying begins June 10 statewide for the Aug. 26 municipal elections. Grove Hill, Jackson, Thomasville, Fulton and Coffeeville will all have elections. The last day to file as a candidate for municipal office is June 24 by 5 p.m. and the last day to establish residency to vote in a municipal election is July 27. Article Link

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0:04

FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR 2025

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2025/05/28

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4:47

Community Calendar

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2025/05/28

Scholarship applications available The Southwest Alabama Medical Center Auxiliary will award its annual scholarships in June. Applicants must have been accepted into a health care field of study. Applications can be picked up at Alabama Coastal Community College or the Crown Health Care office at the nursing home in Thomasville. Applications must be turned in no later than July 1. USDA Assistance Program Row crop farmers affected by poor economic conditions can apply for the Emergency Commodi...

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0:13

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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2025/05/28

HOUSES 3 BR, 2 BA home for rent. Inside Thomasville city limits. Call Jason at 334-636-9626 Article Link

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0:18

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

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2025/05/28

2017 14x92 mobile home, 3 bed 2 bath. ,000 & take up monthly payments of 4. Must be moved. 251-454-9597 Article Link

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3:10

A cry for help in troubled times

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2025/05/28

hen the painWsickens, the pulse quickens, or the plot thickens you might be in a crisis. Sometimes you find yourself amid a perplexing crisis as was the case with the psalmist. In Psalm 10:1-18 we find the record of a passionate cry amid a perplexing crisis. The psalmist expresses his consternation about God. Psalm 10:1 reads, “Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?” Remember, even Jesus cried from the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” as we r...

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1:08

Summer meal plan introduced

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2025/05/28

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Human Resources and the Alabama State Department of Education plan to distribute summer EBT benefits to eligible children as part of a new federal program. Alabama SUN Bucks will provide a one-time issuance of 0 per school-aged child for grocery benefits for the summer to low-income families. These benefits will be automatically issued to school-aged children who have been approved by application or direct certification and by attending a school that off...

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2:20

Man sentenced to 15 years on drug charges

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2025/05/28

CLARKE COUNTY — A man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison on May 18 after his conviction on drug charges. Lemarkis Ray Sharp, who was involved in a high-speed chase after a routine traffic stop in 2021 led to a drug bust, pleaded guilty to trafficking a synthetic controlled substance before Clarke County Circuit Court Judge Robert Montgomery. Sharp turned himself in to authorities on May 23. On May 30, 2021, then-Fulton Police Chief Ethan Elmore and Clarke County Sheriff ’s Chief Invest...

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2:32

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/05/28

Arrests booked in the Clarke County May 19-25 include the following: Cedrick Demond Davis, 24, harassing communications, assault third degree Jonathan Bettis, 45, sex abuse – child less than 12 years of age Latrice Lachelle Boykin, 40, theft of property third degree Tasha Merrick, 48, interference with child custody Christopher Harwell, 54, disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful receipt/possession of controlled substance, resisting arrest, unlawful...

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1:28

Health department urges mosquito safety

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2025/05/28

As mosquito season ramps up, the Alabama Department of Public Health urges all residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their communities from mosquito borne diseases such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus and La Crosse virus. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water. One small container can produce hundreds of mosquitoes in a week. To prevent breeding: • Dump and drain standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pet ...

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3:45

EMPLOYMENT

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2025/05/28

Position Announcement Tate & Lyle McIntosh is seeking Chemical Operators. Please apply online at https:// careers.tateandlyle.com/. Applications will not be accepted at the plant. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Farm Manager – McIntosh, AL 7,500 acres. Plant fields, maintain grounds, lodge and equipment. Salaried. Call 251-340-8380 or email judy@tensawland.com Caregiver wanted, fulltime preferred, non-smoker, must have own transportation. Call or text 408-799-4454 Job Posting: Museum Director Loca...

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2:42

No clear winner in pulpit dress debate

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2025/05/28

A pastor on a denominationally related Facebook page took issue with ministers dressing casually in the pulpit. This is truly an unwinnable argument. Many congregations have been influenced by the contemporary church movement—though this movement from the ’80s is hardly contemporary anymore. One of the precepts is that members intentionally “dress down.” A common excuse from the unchurched was they didn’t have “Sunday clothes.” Hence, the argument went, we’ll do away with both Sunday clothes ...

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1:10

County Offices

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2025/05/28

Circuit Court Clerk - Summer Scruggs Padgett 251-275-3363 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm closed 12 – 1 for lunch. Probate Court - Judge Valerie Bradford Davis 251-275-3251 Revenue Commissioner - Tyler Montana Prescott, J.D. 251-275-3376 License Commissioner - Linda Goodman 251-275-4141 County Administrator - Christy Roberts 251-275-3507 County Attorney - Bruce Wilson 251-275-3221 County Commissioners - 251-275-3507 District 1 - Honorable Abbey Walker HaagDistrict 2 - Honorabl...

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1:57

Crowell to announce college pick June 26

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2025/05/28

Jackson’s E.J. Crowell, who is considered the nation’s top running back in the class of 2026, will reveal his college choice on June 26 at a commitment party, he announced on social media. The five-star prospect dramatically moved up the timing of his commitment, which was originally planned for Dec. 31. Crowell said his final six schools are Alabama, Florida State, Texas, Georgia, Auburn and Florida. Crowell will reveal his choice on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Community House. Wherever...

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11:23

Ben Harris had 'magical' career

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2025/05/28

Legendary former Blount High football coach Ben Harris will become the first coach from Alabama to be inducted into the National High School Football Hall of Fame on June 14 in Canton, Ohio. Before Harris took over in 1988, the Leopards had lost more games than any Class 5A team in the state during the previous 10 seasons but Harris turned Blount into a state powerhouse, winning four state championships there (1990, 1992, 1996 and 1997). During Harris’ first stint at the school, the Leopards ...

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0:55

Alabama launches plan to cut recidivism

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2025/05/28

MONTGOMERY — A new plan released during the Alabama Legislature’s 2025 regular session details tactics to slash recidivism in Alabama and create safer communities statewide. Reentry Alabama released a report to the Legislature detailing a strategic plan that will strengthen Alabama’s reentry systems to lower recidivism and increase success for Alabamians following incarceration. In alignment with Reentry Alabama’s mission to introduce innovative programs for reentry, the Alabama Bureau of Par...

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