Lowman Center dedicated
A large crowd turned out in Leroy under gray, chilly skies on March 22 for the dedication of the Lowman Energy Center, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative’s most efficient generating facility. “We invested $540 million in this...
Clarke officers train for intense situations
Current events throughout the country and world are increasing, including high-risk situations that require an immediate and effective response. Clarke County first responders are training and preparing for such intense occasions. Multiple law enforcement leaders...
Welcoming Burroughs as new Clarke editor
Thomasville High School graduate Andrea Burroughs has been named the new editor of Clarke County’s three newspapers, The Clarke County Democrat, The South Alabamian and The Thomasville Times. Deep South Media Group , LLC bought...
Proud grad at 41
Jason Sullivan received his diploma from McIntosh High School at the age of 41 on Monday under a program designed to help former students who either didn’t pass their graduation exam or build up enough...
Farm-City poster winners
The first-place winner in the Farm-City Poster Contest, sponsored by the Clarke County Farmers Federation, is Adalee Carmichael and second-place winner is Mary Alice Brewer. Both of these students are from Jackson Academy. The theme...
Body found after seven-day search
Authorities found the body of a missing Conecuh County man Sunday morning near the Alabama River bridge at Claiborne, according to the Monroe County Sheriff ’s Office. The body of John Derek Faulkner, who had...
Championship Bears get their rings
Leroy’s football players culminated their second straight state title by receiving their championship rings Sunday during a ceremony on Bobby...
Clarke Co. approves invoices,resolutions
The Clarke County commission approved two invoices, two resolutions, and several other items on its agenda for the Mar. 26...
Citizens honored by Xi Delta Zeta
The local chapter of Xi Delta Zeta honored citizens for their accomplishments and awarded scholarships on March 16 at an...
Old Time Fiddlers Convention soon
The 47th annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention is scheduled for April 20 at the Old Frankville School in Frankville. The...
Gov. Ivey grants $1.6 million to battle drugs
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million for a statewide effort to battle illegal drugs and drug-related crime in Alabama....
A Friday to Remember
The wind in my face was bitterly cold in downtown Dallas a few years ago since the winter weather was...
Church Briefs
Lewis Grove BC hosts music program Lewis Grove Baptist Church in Wagarville will host a gospel music program on Sunday,...
The Night Is Coming
She sat next to me at the hair salon. She leaned over and said, “Mister, has anyone ever told you...
Church Briefs
Lewis Grove BC hosts music program Lewis Grove Baptist Church in Wagarville will host a gospel music program on Sunday,...
Who’s the director?
We attended a funeral recently and the Presbyterian church had an organist/director who introduced the hymns with a majestic swell....
Comunity Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calender
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Troy hosts an open house
Troy University will host prospective students and their families Thursday for an in-depth admissions presentation followed by a campus tour....
Students advance with ASMS programs
Alabama high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can now pursue college-level engineering and medical pathways through programs at the Alabama...
ASPA holds workshop for high school media students
The Alabama Scholastic Press Association is holding a 10-day workshop for high school media students at the University of Alabama...
Jackson High Elite Night Winners
Taylor Wilson was named Miss Elite Night 2024 at Jackson High School’s annual Elite Night event. Participants who won top...
Easter: The faithful’s time of hope
I n his gospel account, Luke records Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem on Sunday of Passion Week. “And...
There’s no denying power shift in state
Growing up as a teenager in the 1960s, I served as a page in the Alabama Legislature. One day when...
Forcing yourself to save money
As pointed out in previous columns, most Americans do not have adequate funds set aside for emergencies nor are they...
All political eyes on 2nd District runoffs
The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5 primaries was the one for the new...
The loss of economic freedom
The 30th Index of Economic Freedom, created by the Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation, has been released and...
Realize there is good in your life
Enjoy feeling anxious and blue? Concentrate on what is happening in the world now, that’ll do it for you. The...
Hudson recognized for 50 years of service
Brother Harold Hudson was presented his 50 Year Masonic Service Award pin by Past Grand Master of Alabama, Billy Jackson,...
Find your ancestors at White Smith
Jackson’s White Smith Memorial Library includes tools to research family history, including Fold3, which is used to check on ancestors...
Thank You
The family of Willie Marion Jackson would like to thank everyone for the calls, food, cards, flowers, donations, prayers and...
Mr. and Mrs. Strength to celebrate nuptials in April
On New Year’s Day, Stephanie DanielsO Noble of Fulton and Randal Houston Strength of Ollie exchanged vows at a private...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail March 19 – 25 include the following: Al Benjamin Jr., 40, unlawful distributionof...
Jackson Police Report
Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for March 18 - 25 arrests: Trenton Welch, 35, theft...
Washington County Arrest Report
The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from March 18-25: Cameron Brock Weaver, possession of marijuana...
Of Record and Note
The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: MarriagesMarch 18—22 Franklin Kyle McIntyre I to Mary Caitlyn...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail March 12 – 18 include the following: Derric Wright, 43, driving while license...