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0:26

Drinkard named to Dean's List

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2025/10/09

Chipper Drinkard of Leroy was named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5.Con Ita num es? Apere nostion virmilic Article Link

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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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1:31

Jackson Police Report

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2025/10/09

Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 arrests: Jackson Police Willie Lucyies, 41, alias warrant Davie Williams, 37, possession of a controlled substance Tylan McDonald, 22, alias warrant Anterius Southall, 20, harassment Anthony Yelder, 28, assault, criminal mischief James Calhoun, 31, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree, obstructing justice using false identity Annie Campbell, 69, possession o...

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0:42

Goodman goes GOP

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2025/10/09

Clarke County License Commissioner Linda Goodman has joined the Republican Party, according to the Alabama Republican Party. Goodman, who has served as license commissioner for 22 years, told local Republican leaders that the Democrat Party’s values and beliefs have changed dramatically in recent years, moving further away from the principles she holds dear. She was the last Democrat elected countywide. Now there are 13 countywide elected Republicans. Two district school board seats and two d...

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0:30

Clinic celebrates grand opening

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2025/10/09

The Jackson Home Health and Essential Care Clinic celebrated the opening of its new medical office with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 23. The clinic will provide services for wound care, vein care, IV hydration, red-light therapy and weight loss. The clinic expressed appreciation to the City of Jackson, Mayor Paul South and the city council, the Jackson Healthcare Authority Board, Smart- Bank and the Jackson Medical Center staff for their assistance. Article Link

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3:18

Of Record and Note

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2025/10/09

The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Deeds Oct 9 Marriage License Sept. 29 – Oct 3 Baylee Lynn Anderson to Christina Marie Sanagustin Ethan Samuel Dungan to Alexandra Carolyn Fraser Randall K. Loper to Anita Sawyer Wanda Louise Nixon to Cedric Jackson Cameron Tyriq Ludgood to Ariel Denae Merida Jeffrey Cyrus Champion to Katelyn Elizabeth Miller William Todd McHaney to Kathryn Shaye Blackburn Austin Kenneth Furr to Katelyn Victoria Youg Deeds Sept...

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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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3:59

Listening to legends

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2025/10/09

I was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in 1982. George Wallace had been elected to his last term as governor that year. Therefore, my first term as a legislator was Wallace’s final and fifth term as governor. I had met Wallace during his first term as governor in 1963. I was a 12-year-old legislative page and he was an energetic young governor. He never forgot that day and always reminded me of it in most of our visits. In 1983, Wallace would have good days and bad. He was in con...

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2:51

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/10/09

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 include the following: Ricky Palacios, 56, offering false information for recording, possession of forged instrument second degree Mendez Brooks, 40, harassment Davie Jemario Williams, 37, possession /receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance Robert Jarrell Bettis, 35, criminal mischief second degree, theft of property first degree, driving while license suspended Terrel Layne Whitworth, 49, us...

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8:09

AROUND CLARKE COUNTY

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2025/10/09

OCT. 10–11 Oct. 10: The Live Stock Band (6–9 p.m.), The Aaron Coker Band (9:15–10:30 p.m.) Oct. 11: Chris Shepherd & The Sundowners (10 a.m.–noon), Scott McQuaig & The Tomcats (12:15–2:15 p.m.), Jax Moore Band (2:30–5:30 p.m.), Stone Senate of Nashville (6–9 p.m.) More info: butleralabama.org OCT. 12–17 Thomasville Homecoming THROUGH OCT. 15 The Thomasville Worth While Club is now taking orders for red or white poinsettias. each. Delivery: Around Thanksgiving. Payment due upon delive...

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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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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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2:30

Church Briefs

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2025/10/01

Oct. 1 Mt. Olive No. Two BC will host homecoming and a fall festival Oct. 1. The annual Homecoming Youth Service will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 9 a.m., Sunday School. Worship will follow at 9:30. The Homecoming service will begin at 2 p.m. Fall revival will be held Oct. 13-15 at 7 nightly. A are welcome to attend. Oct. 12 Evergreen Baptist Church, 466 Few Ridge Rd., Jackson, will host a Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat event Oct. 12 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The community i...

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1:40

Aggies ride E.J. Crowell, defense, 33-0

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2025/10/01

JACKSON — E.J. Crowell rushed for 151 yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns and No. 1-ranked Class 4A Jackson’s defense flexed its muscle in a 33-0 win over Class 5A LeFlore on Sept. 26. The Aggies’ defense, which is second in Class 4A against the score, allowed only 48 yards of total offense. “We’re lights out on defense right now,” Jackson coach Cody Flournoy said. “We’re playing at that championship level but still having some hiccups offensively. We just got too many offensive penaltie...

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11:01

Community Calendar

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2025/10/01

OCT. 2 Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are for individuals and 0 for couples. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, visit www.blackbelttreasures.com. OCT. 4 Square Cup in Grove Hill celebrates its 12th anniversary with a block party from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. featuring food trucks, live music, and inflatables for kids. A bass fishing tournament will be held at Tuscahoma Park on t...

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3:29

Margie Jones Overstreet

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2025/10/01

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margie Jones Overstreet, a beloved matriarch, who left this world peacefully on Sept. 13, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 9, 1946, in Jackson, Margie made her home in Gainestown where she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Margie, a proud homemaker and devoted wife to her husband, Bonnie Ray Overstreet, dedicated her life to her family and community. As an active member of Jones Chapel Methodist Protestant Church...

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0:54

Eloise Hobgood Kelly

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2025/10/01

Eloise Hobgood Kelly, 87, of Childersburg, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Born to James W. and Allie B. Hobgood on August 10, 1938 in Allen, Alabama, she married Charles Leonard Kelly, sharing 65 years of devoted marriage and raising four children. A longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Childersburg, she served faithfully as a choir member and Sunday School teacher. Known for her seamstress skills, cooking, Sunday dinners, and competitive ...

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1:56

Mary Alice Counselman Shields

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2025/10/01

Mary Alice Counselman Shields, 87, passed away at her Coffeeville residence Sept. 27, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Archie Lee and Lillie Gray Counselman of Coffeeville, born Oct. 14, 1937, and grew up in a farming family. She married Sam Shields in 1954 at the age of 17. He was 21. It was a long and good marriage, 62 years, until his death in 2016. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne (Jim) Cox; a son, Sammy ( Jada) Shields; three grandchildren, Kayla (Chris)...

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2:53

Nancy Janet Blankenship Overstreet

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2025/10/01

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Janet Blankenship Overstreet. Born on Aug. 12, 1941, to parents Robert Lee Blankenship Sr. and Carrie Dell (Milstead) Blankenship. Janet peacefully departed this life on Sept. 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Janet was a woman of faith and grace; whose kindness touched the hearts of many. She devoted her life to her family and to her church, cherishing every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

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2:13

Davey Lankford

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2025/10/01

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Davey Lankford, better known to the community as "Big Dave," on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Davey was a Big Man with an even bigger heart. He married his sweetheart, Lana, after graduating and they started their family; raising two outstanding young men, Dave and Jordan, whom he loved with all his heart. "Big Dave" also had a very special place in his heart for his grandbaby, Ellie, from the moment she was born she had him wrapped around h...

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