2020-01-09 E-Edition

Wash. Co. has most tornado warnings in US



Newly released figures confirm what most Alabamians know already: We are an active tornado state. According to the National Weather Service, as reported in a story by The Washington Post, there were 82 confirmed tornadoes in Alabama in 2019. That is far above the 59.3 average per year over the past 10 years. It was the most active year since […]

‘Community policing’ focuses on youths’ needs



Team approach redefines “community policing” in Jackson. Many municipalities have seen positive results from policemen working to connect with their communities and build strong relationships. To reduce crime, the same officers work an area on a permanent basis, building ties and working closely with citizens to identify and solve problems. Law enforcement calls this “community policing,” but in Jackson, a […]

Gillmore Elementary’s library named for longtime Media Specialist South


Jan R. South was overcome with emotion as she was surprised at a ceremony Monday, Jan. 6, dedicating and renaming the library at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School in her honor. South served as media specialist in the Clarke County School System for 38 years, working in Grove Hill for 10 years before coming to Gillmore where she worked until […]

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Political Announcements

Rhone running again for District 5 seat on Clarke Commission

Rhondel Rhone has announced that he is seeking reelection to the Clarke County Commission representing District 5. Rhone is the senior member of the county commission and was first elected in 1992. “It has been an honor to serve the people of District 5 for the past 28 years,” Rhone said. “I am grateful and humble to have the opportunity […]

Mark Your Calendar

CCERA meeting Jan. 16 at Gaston’s The Clarke County Educator’s Retirement Association will meet at Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:45 a.m., at Gaston’s Grill in Thomasville. The guest speaker will be Thomasville Volunteer Fire Department Public Relations Officer Charlie Dixon. Register for JHS Cheerleader Clinic The Jackson High School Varsity Cheerleaders will once again host their JHS Cheerleader Clinic on Saturday, […]

Annie Lontine Hayes Caron

Annie Lontine Motes Hayes Caron, 79, of Jackson, died Jan. 6, 2019. Lontine was born Sept. 11, 1940 to John William Motes and Eula Anderson Motes in Coffeeville. She was named Miss Coffeeville 1957. Lontine was a member of Rive Hill Baptist Church in Salitpa. She was an avid fan of both LSU football as well as Alabama football. Above […]

William Carey Parker

William Carey Parker, 65, passed away on Jan. 5, 2020. He was a native and resident of Clarke County. Carey was a member of McCann’s United Methodist Church. He attended Jackson High School and was a member of Clarke Washington Coon Hunter’s Association. He had various jobs including working for Terminix, Jackson Lumber Yard, Carol’s Clip and Dip and Land […]

Kimberly Dickinson

Kimberly Dickinson departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 while at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile. Born July 17, 1970 to Victoria McMillian Dickinson and John Dickinson, she was 49. Early in life she united with the Orange Hill Baptist Church in Grove Hill. Family, particularly her grandchildren, was her joy in life. Preceding her in death were […]