Governor calls for special election

Gloria Dolbare and Wayne Lathan to vie for late state representative

Gov. Bob Riley has announced the schedule for a special election to fill the legislative seat recently vacated by the death of Rep. Jeff Dolbare, D-Bigbee, House District 65. The deadline to qualify as a candidate with major political parties will be Wednesday, Sept. 8. Party primaries will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Runoffs, if necessary, will take place […]

Four injured in fight at club near Coffeeville



Three people were shot and injured and one person was cut in a disturbance at the Bears and Bulls Club on Highway 84 West in Choctaw County, just across the Tombigbee River from Coffeeville, early Saturday morning. Choctaw County Sheriff Don Lolley said Monday that Jermaine Pritchett, 22, and Christopher Pritchett, 20, of Thomasville, are in custody in the Clarke […]

Pine City Ambassadors chosen



Each year the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Pine City Ambassadors, Jackson’s junior leadership program. The ambassadors, students from Jackson High School, Jackson Academy and Leroy High School, are selected through an in-depth interview process in which each student’s knowledge of Jackson, communication skills and leadership skills are explored. During their tenure as ambassadors, these local seniors participate […]

Juvenile arrested with gun at job services



By Evan CardenSA Editor A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested in Jackson Tuesday afternoon after he was seen brandishing a small handgun outside the Alabama Job Services office on U.S. Highway 43. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, workers inside the office saw the juvenile outside with the gun and contacted police. Sgt. Amos Jackson and Officer Alice Jenkins responded […]

Artifacts of Jesse James era presented to Clarke County Museum



By Kathy McCutcheonSA Staff Writer Recently I had the opportunity to witness a piece of history take place in the home of Wilburn H. McVay of Jackson. As I walked through the door of his home on College Avenue, which belonged to his grandfather, I was greeted by a “young,” 94-year-old man who was tall, thin in stature and who […]

Grove Hill man arrested on indictment for sexual abuse



The Clarke County Sheriff’s Department has reported the arrest of a Grove Hill man who was indicted by the grand jury on sexual abuse charges. Mark Edward Roney, 29, was indicted for sexual abuse, first degree and sexual abuse, second degree. Roney is charged with have sexual contact with two girls under 12 years old. His bond was set at […]

Superintendent Stephens wants voters informed about tax renewal



By Kathryn F. PickardSpecial to The South Alabamian Clarke County Superintendent of Education Gerald Stephens expressed concerns over the renewal of an ad valorem tax which will be on the Nov. 2 ballot. “We met with commissioners Tuesday and presented them with petitions to have the tax put on the ballot. This is a renewal of an old tax that […]

Person not indicted by Grand Jury



Brenda Long, who was listed among those indicted by the Clarke County Grand Jury, has not been indicted. Two sources incorrectly released her name as an indictee to local newspapers.

Industries could get incentives in Clarke Co.



Clarke County Commission-ers reconvened Monday morning to vote on a bill to go before the state legislature that would give them the authority to offer incentives to prospective industries looking to locate in the county. The matter was discussed at last week’s regular meeting but not acted on until commissioners could review the proposal further. Commissioners were asked to support […]

Kingdom Builders and youth group join forces



The Clarke County Kingdom Builders and the Forest Avenue Baptist Church Youth Group recently teamed up to build a wheelchair ramp at the home of Arden McCoy (front, left-center), who, because of a recent surgery, had been homebound for eight weeks. The youth group was led by Youth Minister Trip Winters. “They were a great group of young people who […]