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Front Page

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Gov. Ivey dines at new restaurant

Gov. Ivey dines at new restaurant

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Gov. Kay Ivey was in Jackson Wednesday, May 18 to award $10,000 in grant funds to the local fire department. She dinned with a group of city leaders, firefighters, police officers and others at the...

Smith and Hunt will compete for Clarke sheriff

Smith and Hunt will compete for Clarke sheriff

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There was little surprise in the two races for Clarke County sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff DeWayne Smith easily won the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s voting while Michael Hunt won the Democratic nomination. The two will compete...

Clarke Development Foundation shouldn’t be just a Thomasville or north county group, says chairman

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A call for volunteers for the Clarke County Development Foundation was heard by the commissioners at their meeting Monday morning. Andy Denton, chairman of the CCDF that oversees several smaller 501c3 nonprofit groups, discussed the...

Chancey, Haag win races for Clarke Commission

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Two incumbent Clarke County commissioners were ousted in Tuesday’s voting by challenging Republican opponents. Abbey Walker Haag won the Republican nomination in District 1 over two opponents, incumbent Commissioner Stan Hutto and Jake Faust. Haag...

Clarke school board already readying for new year

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The Clarke County Board of Education attended to a long list of personnel items at the May 19 meeting — new hires, transfers, retirements and resignations. In his remarks, Superintendent of Education Larry Bagley said,...

Nurse offers services to Washington County Jail

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A nurse with experience working with prison and jail inmates offered her services for the Washington County Jail to county commissioners at their meeting Monday. Sheriff Richard Stringer opened the discussion by reminding commissioners of...

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In memory of fallen heroes

In memory of fallen heroes

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American flags adorn the lawn of Jackson Medical Center, placed in memory of fallen soldiers by hospital auxiliary members. For...

Mayor expresses gratitude to Gov. Ivey for recent Jackson visit

Mayor expresses gratitude to Gov. Ivey for recent Jackson visit

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The regular meeting of the Jackson City Council was held Monday, May 23, due to Tuesday’s Primary Election. All council...

Odom to be district judge, Stringer wins sheriff’s race in Washington County

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Chatom attorney Alex Odom was the big winner in the Washington County district judge’s race, receiving nearly 86% of the...

Clarence Carpenter, age 95 gets high school diploma

Clarence Carpenter, age 95 gets high school diploma

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On Thursday, May 19, Jackson resident Clarence Carpenter, 95, had a very unexpected and special surprise. Former Washington County Superintendent...

Strange But True

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* Idaho is the only U.S. state to explicitly declare that cannibalism is illegal. * In 2001, the FBI warned...

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Looking Back

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50 Years Ago, April 1972

50 Years Ago, April 1972

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This page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham, by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, March 1972

50 Years Ago, March 1972

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.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham, by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, February 1972

50 Years Ago, February 1972

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.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, January 1972

50 Years Ago, January 1972

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.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

50 Years Ago, December 1971

50 Years Ago, December 1971

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.is page is sponsored in memory of Ed and JoAnn Grisham,by Bill & Sandy (Grisham) Robinson

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Church

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Lyles to sing Sunday in St. Stephens

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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

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The 4th Pastor and People celebration will be Sunday May 22 at noon at New Hope Baptist Church in honor...

150th Anniversary

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Peniel Baptist Church, 1730 McVay Road, Jackson, invites members, former members, families and friends to join them as they celebrate...

Church Announcements

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Memorial service plans at Henley Cemetery The Henley Cemetery of Fulton will have its annual memorial service Sunday, April 24...

Sunrise service in Salitpa

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The Rev. Dr. Ralph Wooten, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, delivers the Easter Sunrise Service message in the...

Events

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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WSML board meets The White Smith Memorial Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6 at 4 p.m....

Calendar

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WSML board meets The White Smith Memorial Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6 at 4 p.m....

Comnmunity Calendar

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Catholic Social Services open & available for needy While Helping Hands has recently discontinued service, Catholic Social Services is still...

Community Calendar

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WSML board meets The White Smith Memorial Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m....

Community Calendar

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Library offers ‘Get Internet To Go’ Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for check out at the White Smith Memorial Library...

Sports

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Baseball All-Stars

Baseball All-Stars


Football All-State Awards

Football All-State Awards


Football All-Stars

Football All-Stars


Basketball All-Star

Basketball All-Star


Softball All-Stars

Softball All-Stars


Education

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JHS Class of 2022 graduates

JHS Class of 2022 graduates

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Jackson High School seniors gathered at Legion Field for graduation exercises Saturday, May 21, seated before a giant American Flag....

Jackson Academy holds graduation exercises

Jackson Academy holds graduation exercises

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Jackson Academy’s Class of 2022 Friday, received their diplomas May 20th at Wayne Lathan Gymnasium. Representing the seniors as valedictorian...

Jackson High School

Jackson High School

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Hats off to the LHS Class of 2022!

Hats off to the LHS Class of 2022!

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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

Hughes graduates summa cum laude

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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

DAR Good Citizen Awards presented

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

Editorials

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An Alabama treasure: Andalusia’s Brenda Gantt

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I’ve met many famous people throughout my career – presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more....

Price made governor ’s races fun

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The governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than todays. We would have 10 to...

Here’s to parents of loud little ones

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During a nice meal out, I tried not to look over at the kids who kept crying and fussing. There...

Farmers’ plight will eventually affect us all

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Inflation is eating into the fabric of the nation. After rising 8.5 percent in March, prices fell slightly to 8.3...

Do your homework and go vote May 24

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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?

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We are down to the last few days in the 2022 Governor’s Race. For the first time in my memory,...

People

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Miss Gill, Mr. Liljegren announce June wedding plans

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Mr. and Mrs. David Gill of Walker Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Charli Nicole to Michael Thomas Liljegren,...

Show and Tell at Historical Soc. meeting

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The May meeting of the Clarke County Historical Society will be a “show and tell” session with members and guests...

Ninety-nine days of summer

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I grew up in Jackson. In fifth grade, my father’s whole world fell apart. He lost his aunt and his...

Clearwater Assembly of God to host VBS

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Children ages 3 through 12 are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 19 through Friday, June 24...

For the Record

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Clarke County Marriages, Deeds

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Marriages listed Dated May 10-23 Janie Hughen Schober to Jeremy Ray Carpenter Derrick Letrell Box to Chiquita Sharma Mitchell Jillian...

Clarke Co. Arrest Report

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Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the week of May 16-23 include the following: Curtis Ray Parnell, 23, receiving...

Jackson Police Report

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Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following arrests for May 16 – 23: Gequanzie Robinson, 26, aggravated assault,...

Washington County Sheriff’s Report

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The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from May 16-23: Deandre Marquis Pendleton, possession of marijuana...

Clarke Co. Arrest Report

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Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the week of May 10-16 include the following: Jimmy David Shepherd Jr., 50,...

Obituaries

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Ray Sheffield

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Ray Sheffield, 84, former sheriff of Clarke County and a...

Dora Dortch Blackmon

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Dora Lee Dortch Blackmon, a resident of Monroeville, answered the...

Frank Williams

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Mr. Frank Williams, a native and resident of the Gainestown...

Wilmer Brunson McNiel

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Wilmer Brunson McNiel, 88, of Jackson, passed away Friday, May...

Peggy Harvey Lankford

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Peggy Harvey Lankford, 85, passed away at her home in...

Robert Mason Thornton

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Robert Mason “Robby” Thornton passed away Monday, May 9, 2022,...

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