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1:46

Commission votes to bring in Newman's Ambulance to...

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2025/03/12

GROVE HILL — Clarke County will soon have expanded emergency services thanks to a partnership with Newman’s Ambulance Services. The Clarke County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to place Newman’s Ambulance Service on the EMS rotation for all areas of Clarke County and for Newman’s to be dispatched by Clarke County 911. Newman’s business development manager Mike Sandell came before the commission with the request. He said the company is looking to put in an EMS station next to Grove Hi...

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0:24

Jackson Police Report

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2025/03/06

Jackson PD Brian Oneal Todd, 37, disorderly conduct Anthony Karl Yelder Jr., 28, domestic violence – assault third degree, criminal mischief third degree, domestic violence third degree, criminal trespass third degree, domestic violence third degree, criminal mischief third degree, interference with a domestic violence emergency call Article Link

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0:11

Grove Hill Elementary School

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2025/03/06

Stephanie Fuller with the 4th Graders in Grove Hill Elementary School, with mayor of Grove Hill Ross Wood and Economic Developer Rosalyn Sales Article Link

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1:26

Local leaders participate in Read Across America

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2025/03/06

Jackson—Jackson Mayor Paul South visited Gilmore Elementary School on Monday as part of Read Across America Week, continuing a longstanding tradition of reading Dr. Seuss books to students. South has participated in the event for 15 years, bringing stories to life for young students while emphasizing the importance of reading. South’s involvement in Read Across America is a family tradition. His wife, a librarian at Gilmore Elementary for 38 years, encouraged him to dress up as the Cat in the...

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1:25

County-wide bottled water drive launches for local...

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2025/03/06

Grove Hill—A countywide bottled water drive is underway to support local volunteer fire departments, ensuring they have the needed hydration to respond to emergencies. The drive from March 3-31 will collect bottled water and electrolyte drinks for volunteer fire stations throughout Clarke County. Volunteer fire departments play a crucial role in public safety, often responding to emergencies in rural areas where paid fire departments supported by taxpayer funding are not available. The donati...

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4:15

Things boys need growing up

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2025/03/06

As I look back on the life I lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As the time between now and then grows longer, our memories seem to grow fonder. However, I readily admit that life is mostly better nowadays, although it’s a lot more complicated. Nevertheless, many of us still pine for the simple days of long ago; the days before social media and iPhones ruled kids’ lives … the days when Google was a set of World Book Encyclopedias. There are lots of people,...

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1:29

Clarke County Arrest Report

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2025/03/06

Feb. 23 – March 2 Robert Carter, 55, distribution of obscene material at school, school employee sex act, soliciting sex act with a student Malik Tyree Johnson, 22, failure to affix stamp, illegal possession of prescription, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense, probation violation – new charge – felony Debrianna Wallace, 20, failure to affix stamp, illegal possession of pr...

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0:21

Grove Hill Police Report

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2025/03/06

Jasper Primm, 35, driving while license suspended Terrica Barnett, 29, insurance violation Joseph Portis, 29, driving without obtaining a driver’s license, failure to register vehicle, seatbelt violation Lazaarus Crowell, 19, improper lights, insurance violation Article Link

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4:36

South announces re-election bid

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2025/03/06

Jackson— Mayor Paul South announced he is seeking re-election in August, saying he is the most qualified person to lead continued essential advancements in public safety, economic progress and access to healthcare. “I am seeking re-election as mayor to continue serving all the people of Jackson, regardless of religion, race or background,” South said. “I have never shown favoritism, nor will I ever. When I took my oath of office, I pledged to serve with integrity and I remain committed to tha...

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3:51

Bloody Sunday must be remembered

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2025/03/06

This Sunday, leaders from throughout Alabama and the entire country will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march and the infamous Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was a momentous occasion and needs memorializing. Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which gave the vote to Black Americans throughout the country and primarily in the South. It is probably the most important event in the Civil Rights movement...

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0:09

Gilmore Elementary School

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2025/03/06

Ms. Kathy Spidle was a special guest reader in Read Across America for the first-grade class in Gilmore Elementary School Article Link

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11:05

Aggies Repeat!

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2025/03/06

BIRMINGHAM — Jackson’s Isaiah Gladney didn’t see all the wires running out of the backboard, nor the bright lights shining in his eyes from the high reaches of Legacy Arena, maybe not even Plainview’s Sawyer Wilborn sliding over to get in his way and not even the clock that was silently draining down to milliseconds when he snared the basketball with his left hand. He did see an orange hoop, a Blue Map and a chance to go down in history, so he went up. There were three feet between Gladney an...

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2:43

When times are tough, look to God's plan for us

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2025/03/06

I realize that not everyone sees life as I do. Probably nobody sees life exactly as I do. We are like snowflakes, and science tells us that no two snowflakes are the same. So I accept the fact that what I write in this column probably doesn’t peel your banana perfectly, and that’s OK. I am me, and you are you. But I have my opinions, and it is my column, after all, so here goes. “I DON’T LIKE WHAT GOD DOES, EVERY TIME. BUT HE IS GOD, SO….” We are the by-product of Someone’s beyond-belief imag...

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1:28

BASF announces plans to relocate to McIntosh

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2025/03/06

McIntosh- As part of a .1 million investment in plastic additives, BASF officials announced plans to relocate the company’s testing and laboratorial services from Tarrytown, N.Y., to McIntosh. The Washington County Commission on Feb. 24 formally approved the company’s request for a tax abatement as part of the move. The services to be performed in McIntosh will include analytical testing, polymer processing and polymer testing, which will require the employment of approximately 10 chemical en...

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1:40

Of Record and Note

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2025/03/06

The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage Licenses Feb. 24 - 28 Justin Lance Oates to Lindsay Alyson Paul Jackson Lee Fendley to Hannah Detlefsen Keahey Deeds Feb. 24 - 28 Freddie Madison, Cornelia Madison to Cornelia Madison (Corrective) Lisa Pugh Rogers to Bobby Rogers Jr., Lisa Rogers; Dana Lynn Watts to William Oscar Gregory, Windi Michelle Potter (Warranty) Frederick W. Kennedy, Betty E. Kennedy to Frederick Wendell Kennedy Sr. and Betty E. Kennedy T...

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0:38

Thomasville Police Report

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2025/03/06

Johnnie West McCants, 62, driving while license suspended Alfonso Davis II, 63, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense, failure to appear – contempt of court failing to appear traffic Beatrice Trenella Dunson, 47, use or possession drug paraphernalia first offense Walter Lambert II, 46, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree Wellington Morrissette, 21, attempt to elude Jerrie Waston, 64, driving under the influence of alcohol Tylan Rakiese McDonald, 21, possession of dr...

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2:01

Raybon announces bid for Mayor's seat

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2025/03/06

Jackson—Two-term Jackson City Councilmember and educator Audra Raybon announced she is running for mayor in August, saying she wants to bring her passion for public service to the city’s highest office. “With eight years of experience on the Jackson City Council and a career as a teacher at Jackson High School, I have spent my life working to improve our community and I am ready to take that commitment to the next level,” said Raybon, a Jackson native who has also served on the library board,...

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2:48

Governor and Attorney General clash over commutation

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2025/03/06

Birmingham—Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall clashed over Ivey’s decision to commute the death sentence of an inmate who has been awaiting execution since 1994. Last week, Ivey announced that Robin D. “Rocky” Myers, who was convicted of capital murder of Ludie Mae Tucker, will no longer face the death penalty. “I am not convinced that Mr. Myers is innocent, but I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution,” said Ivey, who has presided over 22 execu...

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5:33

Community Calendar

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2025/03/06

Dinner and Auction Regional Child Advocacy Center will host their 19th annual Honor Thy Children dinner and auction at 5:50 p.m. March 8 at H.W. Pearce Memorial Assembly House located at 346 Vanity Park Dr., Jackson. Tickets are and can be purchased by calling RCAC at 251-275-2804. Tails and Trails The historic Lodge at Double Gates, 850 Frank Boykin Drive, McIntosh, will host its 4th annual Tails and Trails from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 8. Registration is per person. children 12 and under re...

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1:14

City of Jackson readies to open its new inground pool

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2025/03/06

Jackson-- Jackson’s H.W. Pearce Memorial Park is gearing up for the summer season with the opening of its new in-ground pool. Measuring 438 feet by 108 feet, the pool is now the largest of its kind in the region, according to city officials, providing a versatile space for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. This summer, the park will feature swimming lessons and a youth swimming team, providing children an opportunity to improve their aquatic skills in a structured environment. Registrati...

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