
Clarke County DYW
The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Clarke County 2023 program was held Saturday, May 14 at the Thomasville Civic Center.
Governor, senator, local offices on ballot
Two candidates will compete for the Republican nomination for Clarke County sheriff and two for the Democratic nomination in the May 24 primaries. The winning nominees will face each other in the Nov. 8 General...
Washington County races include district judge, sheriff
There will be two contested Washington County races this spring, for district judge and for sheriff, in the Republican primary on May 24. District judge race District Judge Jerry Turner is retiring and attorneys Alex...
Governor and U.S. Senate races will likely see runoffs on June 21
Two big statewide races are on the Republican primary ballot for May 24 — governor and a U.S. Senate seat. Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking re-election and while she has a substantial lead in the...
Four candidates running in Senate District 23
Four candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for State Senate, District 23 and chances are good that most Clarke County residents recognize only one name among the four. Clarke was moved from the Senate...
U.S. Attorney’s office indicts former Sheriff Ray Norris
Back in March it looked like former Clarke County Sheriff Ray Norris’ troubles with the law may had been over as a state circuit judge dismissed indictments brought by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. In...
‘Show and Tell’ session for May 29 Clake County Historical Society meeting
The May meeting of the Clarke County Historical Society will be a “show and tell” session with members and guests...
Woman who grew up in Grove Hill a fatality in Buffalo, NY store shooting
A former Grove Hill resident was one of 10 people shot and killed in a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery store Saturday...
From Our Files
83 Years Ago May 1939 “Mr. Frank J. Noble, a wellknown Jackson citizen, died at his home here at an...
Constitutional amendment would OK $85M bond issue for state parks, historical sites
There is one state constitutional amendment on the May 24 primary ballots. It seeks voters’ approval to issue up to...
Clarke man serving 35-year sentence for murder dies in state prison in Bessemer
A Clarke County man serving a 35-year sentence in an Alabama prison was found dead in his cell Tuesday, May...

50 Years Ago, April 1972
This page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham, by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, March 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham, by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, February 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, January 1972
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, December 1971
.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson
Lyles to sing Sunday in St. Stephens
The First Baptist Church in St. Stephens will welcome Buddy Lyles of the Florida Boys to sing Sunday, May 22nd....
New Hope to celebrate 4th anniversary
The 4th Pastor and People celebration will be Sunday May 22 at noon at New Hope Baptist Church in honor...

150th Anniversary
Peniel Baptist Church, 1730 McVay Road, Jackson, invites members, former members, families and friends to join them as they celebrate...
Church Announcements
Memorial service plans at Henley Cemetery The Henley Cemetery of Fulton will have its annual memorial service Sunday, April 24...

Sunrise service in Salitpa
The Rev. Dr. Ralph Wooten, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, delivers the Easter Sunrise Service message in the...
Calendar
WSML board meets The White Smith Memorial Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6 at 4 p.m....
Comnmunity Calendar
Catholic Social Services open & available for needy While Helping Hands has recently discontinued service, Catholic Social Services is still...
Community Calendar
WSML board meets The White Smith Memorial Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m....
Community Calendar
Library offers ‘Get Internet To Go’ Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for check out at the White Smith Memorial Library...
Mark Your Calendar
JMC Auxiliary meeting The Jackson Medical Center Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month in the McKenzie Training Building....

Hats off to the LHS Class of 2022!
Graduation exercises were held Monday evening for the Leroy High School 2022 seniors. Diplomas were awarded to 55 graduates including...

Hughes graduates summa cum laude
Ivy Hughes, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Chris Hughes of Auburn, graduated from Auburn University summa cum laude with a...

DAR Good Citizen Awards presented
The Elijah Pugh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Good Citizen Awards to the following 2022 graduates...

University of Alabama Cooper A. Bounds Memorial Endowed Scholarship recipient announced
The Cooper A. Bounds Memorial Endowed Scholarship was recently awarded to Regan Williams, a student at Jackson Academy. Regan is...

Jackson High School senior receives Mediacom scholarship
Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Telly Nguyen, a senior at Jackson High School, as a recipient of the company’s...

Kindergarten Students of the Month
Kindergarten students selected as Students of the Month for May at Gillmore Elementary School are, (L-R): Allen McIntyre, Tyson Hunt,...

Do your homework and go vote May 24
Voting is a sacred freedom, and one we should all hold dear. Election Day is the one day you get...

Runoff or not in the governor ’s race?
We are down to the last few days in the 2022 Governor’s Race. For the first time in my memory,...

Advice for the graduating seniors of ’22
Congratulations to the class of 2022! As you pursue your dreams, may you enjoy an abundance of success and happiness....

Friend helps justify addiction
A friend tried to convince me there’s value to the silly game I play on my phone. It’s called “Two...

High praise for a low unemployment rate
Just about everyone who wants a job in most parts of Alabama should have one by now with unemployment at...

Senate race coming down to the wire
The GOP Primary is less than two weeks away on May 24. It has been an interesting and expensive race...
‘Day of Caring’ at Alpha
Volunteers gathered to help out at Alpha Women’s Resource Center in Jackson last Friday for United Way’s Day of Caring....
CCERA to host Sheriff Smith
The Clarke County Education Retirees Association will meet Thursday, May 19, at 11:45 a.m., at David’s Catfish house in Thomasville....
Library hosts ‘Lunch and Learn’
White Smith Memorial Library hosted Dolores Hydock, left, Wednesday, May 11 for their Lunch and Learn Program. Hydock, an actress...
Clarke County DYW winners are told
Clarke County 2023 Distinguished Young Women Awards from the program Saturday night, May 14. See a photo of the top...
Clarke Co. Arrest Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the week of May 10-16 include the following: Jimmy David Shepherd Jr., 50,...
Jackson Police Report
Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following arrests for May 9 – 16: Abrashia Yelder, 22, four alias...
Washington County Sheriff’s Report
The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from May 9 -16: Paula A. Williams, failure to...
Clarke County Marriages, Deeds
Marriage Certificates Davis Wayne Henson Jr., to Chasity Ann Ballinger. Taylor Andrew Sturdivant, to Adrianna Lockley West. Property deeds listed...
Clarke Co. Arrest Report
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the week of May 3-9 include the following: Robert Dynell Westbrook, 34, domestic...