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

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1:10

County Offices

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/05/07

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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4:50

Targeting resources to school needs

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Alabama’s public schools are funded from three primary sources. The state receives approximately 10% of its funding from the federal government through programs such as Title I and school nutrition programs. These programs typically support students coming from low-income households. The next source is local funding. Anywhere between 21% to 34% of education expenses are funded by local ad valorem property taxes, meaning roughly a third of expenses associated with an area’s public schools are ...

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3:27

Duty doesn't end at discharge

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2025/05/07

As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff and families will gather to pay tribute. But amid the solemnity and gratitude lies a quieter, often overlooked truth: Many of our heroes return home not to peace but to a new battlefield waged within. It’s a battle that doesn’t make headlines and is waged silently behind closed doors, far from the f...

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0:28

Crawfish, music, and fun boil over at Shucker's 3rd...

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2025/05/07

The Wildflowers Florist won first place in the third annual Crawfest Cook-Off at Shucker’s Seafood and Oyster Bar in Jackson on May 3. Superior Automotive was second and the St. Stephens Volunteer Fire Department was third. Trey Beaty, Dawson Moore, Chico Drums, James Cunningham and the Joe Slick Band entertained the crowd, which enjoyed all-you-can-eat crawfish. Article Link

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5:36

Community Calendar

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2025/05/07

CCERA sets May meeting The Clarke County Education Retirees Association will meet at 11:45 a.m. May 15, at David’s Catfish in Thomasville. This will be the birthday celebration and new officers meeting. Please bring an unwrapped book for classroom library. All members are encouraged to attend. How to start a food forest Discover the essentials of creating a thriving Alabama food forest May 18 from 1-4 p.m. Gabriel Denton at Jubilee Promise Farm will guide participants through the process of s...

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0:40

Jackson Rotary awards scholarships

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2025/05/07

The Jackson Area Rotary Club awarded ,500 in scholarships at Jackson High School’s Awards Night on Monday. Pictured above are, front row from left, Jackson Rotary President Tyrone Moye, Secretary Patricia Boman, Treasurer Hattie Thomas, President-elect Vicki Moore and Jackson Rotary member James Richardson. Those receiving scholarships were, back row from left, Jaliyah Morrissette, Alysia Daffin, Nivia Westry, Cassidy Dickinson, Amaya Craig, Chelsea Watters and Abriel Goulding. Also pictured ...

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2:49

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/05/07

Arrests booked in the Clarke County April 28-May 5 include the following: Nakia Farrell McCaskey, 46, possession of forged instrument second degree Nijel Austin, 32, identity theft, fraudulent use credit/debit card Tanner Eugene Spillers, 33, probation revocation – technical violation Destiny Marlow, 27, failure to appear driving with suspended license, failure to appear no child restraint James Stallworth, 73, possession of controlled substance Fred Anthony Thompson, 58, Sorna violation, att...

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1:41

Why I love to live in Jackson: A true community spirit

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2025/05/07

In times of crisis, the true heart of a community is revealed and here in Jackson, that heart beats strong. Just a few days ago, a new neighbor experienced a devastating loss when her home caught fire. She had lived in Jackson only for two months but what she encountered that day wasn’t just a quick response from our outstanding fire and police departments — she experienced the spirit of Jackson firsthand. As soon as the flames were under control and the immediate danger had passed, our commu...

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1:40

Drug raid leads to one arrest

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2025/05/07

WHATLEY — One arrest has been made and others could be forthcoming following a months-long investigation into three overdoses related to a drug house in Whatley, authorities said. Clarke County Sherif f DeWayne Smith said the investigation, led by Sgt. Seth Newton of the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department and the Alabama Drug Task Force, led to the bust on May 1 that resulted in more than ,000 in cash and cards being collected, along with drug paraphernalia and multiple illegal substances — ...

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2:27

Tuesday wreck claims two

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2025/05/07

THOMASVILLE — Two people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash on U.S. Highway 43 involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles which was deemed one of the worst in several decades in Thomasville by Mayor Sheldon Day. The tractor-trailer slammed into four vehicles stopped for a red light in the southbound lane of U.S. 43 at the intersection of South Industrial Park Drive, Thomasville Police Chief Mitchell Stuckey said in a statement Wednesday. The driver of the truck, Andrii Dmyterko, 45...

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0:49

Washington County Arrest Report

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2025/05/07

The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from April 28-May 5: Matthew Thomas Thornton, domestic violence third degree – assault third degree, domestic violence third degree – menacing, domestic violence strangulation / suffocation James Craig, failure to obey police or fireman Robert Wayne Richardson, failure to appear Vicki Byrd, failure to appear Jordan Kyle Smith, burglary third degree Patrick Jerome Poole, failure to appear, possession of controlled subs...

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1:02

Jackson Police Report

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2025/05/07

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for April 27 – May 5 arrests: Jada King, 20, menacing and reckless endangerment Tenderly Yelder, 23, assault third degree Calls for service Abuse, 1Alarms, 6Ambulance, 4Animal calls, 1Assault, 1Assist citizens, 3BOLOs, 1Clear parking lot, 3Debris in roadway, 1Disorderly person, 1Domestic, 12Drug activity, 1DUI, 1Escorts, 2 Four wheelers on roadway, 1Fraud (credit card), 1Harassment, 7Hit and run, 2Illegal parking, 2In...

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1:48

Of Record and Note

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2025/05/07

Marriage License April 28 – May 2: Zamira Sharnae Taylor to Bobby Lee Nixon Elexis Leeann Jackson to Haleighanne Brooke Pepper Deeds April 28 – May 2: Teresa Skinner to Jane Bettis James; Sarah Ann Davis, Sarah Ann Ridgeway, Rannie Davis to Calvin Stephens; Sarah Ann Davis, Sarah Ann Ridgeway to Calvin Stephens, Latasha A. Brownlee to Latasha A. Brownlee (Warranty) Elizabeth A. Ledkins to Michael S. Ledkins (Quit Claim) Edgar Duke Bennett to Edward Duke Bennett (Warranty) Ward Allen Jackson, ...

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1:58

Alabama House passes bills on violent crime, bail reform

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2025/05/07

The Alabama House of Representatives passed on April 29 a pair of public safety bills that Republican lawmakers championed as central to the state’s effort to crack down on violent crime. Senate Bills 118 and 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), are part of a broader state initiative aimed at reforming Alabama’s bail laws and tightening restrictions on firearm possession for violent offenders. SB118, a proposed constitutional amendment, would expand the list of offenses for whic...

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0:19

Special Olympics gather in Jackson

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2025/05/07

Special Olympics 2025 was hosted in Jackson last week. More than 100 athletes and about 350 volunteers filled Legion Field at Simpkins Stadium. The athletes came from all Clarke County Schools, as well as Marengo County. visitors. Article Link

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0:23

Yard/ESTATE SALES

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Huge moving sale May 1, 2, 3 at 8 a.m. - until at 120 Oak St. Grove Hill. Rain or shine. Bargains galore. Weatherby neighborhood yard sale, Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., off Celeste Road on Shell Street. 251-367-5402 Article Link

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2:20

John Reeves Jr.

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2025/04/30

On Friday, April 18, 2025, Mr. Reeves, affectionately known as “Big Daddy”, took his heavenly flight, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Reeves was a precious soul and the type of person who never met a stranger. His warmth and openness endeared him to all who crossed his path. A lover of nature, camping, traveling, and fishing, Mr. Reeves had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. His passion for Alabama football was legendary; since 1992, he held season tickets, relishing every game with ...

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1:20

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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2025/04/30

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2017 14x92 mobile home, 3 bed 2 bath. ,000 & take up monthly payments of 4. Must be moved. 251-454-9597 LOTS/LAND FOR SALE 2.5 acres in Creola, I-65 at Exit 22, five half-acre lots off Dead Lake Road, Jasper Adams Lane. 4 lots back-up to I-65. ,000 OBO (for all). Text 251-654-4206 Approx. 2 & ¾ acres wooded, with live stream in Mobile County, unrestricted. 0,000. 251-431-1615 ½ acre lot in Chunchula at 11199 Roberts Blvd., water, power pole, septic tank included,...

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1:51

Robert Carlan Dean

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2025/04/30

Robert Carlan Dean, 84, of Jackson, passed away on April 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born on July 9, 1940, in Aliceville, to parents LeeRoy Dean and Ruth Ezell Dean. He graduated from The University of Alabama following his service in the United States Marine Corps. He then moved to Colorado to pursue a career in computer science. After building his own home in Conifer, Colo., Robert was transferred by ATT Paradyne back to his home state of Alabama. Robert wa...

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2:31

LEGALS

The South Alabamian News Podcast ·

2025/04/30

ABANDONDED VEHICLE NOTICES Abandoned Vehicle Auction NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle has been abandoned at Junior’s Garage, 75 McVay Rd., Jackson, AL 36545, 251- 247-1171 and will be sold at auction on June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 1G6AA5RX9E0101725 2014 CADILLAC ATS The South Alabamian May 1, 8, 2025 BID NOTICES City OF Jackson REQUESTS FOR ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS The City of Jackson is accepting responses from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering...

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