2021-06-03 E-Edition

Giving away produce is like a good dose of fertilizer, says Wash. Commissioner Abston

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On a high knoll in the shadow of the St. Stephens water tank, some two-plus acres of cultivated vegetables and fruits spread out under the eye and care of Joe Abston. The cucumbers and squash are producing and he’s picking them by the 5-gallon buckets now. There’s five rows of okra, each 220 feet long, three similarly long rows of […]

Coroner is acting sheriff until Gov. Ivey appoints someone

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Sheriff Ray Norris’ resignation was effective Tuesday, June 1. By law, Coroner Jason Brooks assumes the sheriff’s duties until Gov. Kay Ivey appoints a sheriff. Brooks, who was appointed coroner by Ivey just a few weeks ago, said he met with employees first thing Tuesday morning. “I just wanted to have an understanding with everyone and to let them know […]

Oh, no! Hurricane season is here again!

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More than seven months after southwest Alabama was devastated by Hurricane Zeta, cleanup work still continues and the bills are just now starting to come in and be paid for that cleanup. And guess what? A new hurricane season has started. The hurricane forecasters are predicting 2021 to be another active year but maybe not as active as 2020. NOAA […]

‘We can’t spend it for anything we need‘ says Clarke commissioner of $4.5M federal windfall

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Money isn’t just showering down from Washington for individuals and governments; it is flooding down. Money is starting to flow to local governments from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden to aid in the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Clarke County received half of its allocated $4,588,297 recently, […]

SMILE OF THE WEEK

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Brought to you with a smile by: KEVIN L. PICKETT, DMD, MS Specialist in Orthodontics 111 West Church Street Jackson, AL 36545 Phone (877) 660- 1103 www.pickettortho.com

Jackson Police Report

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Arrests made the past week by the Jackson Police Department include: Nikedion Williams, 18, arrested May 25, domestic violence; Shane Roberts, 45, arrested May 26, unlawful entry into a building; Helton Duran, 45, arrested May 26, possession of marijuana, second degree; Melvin Robinson, 53, arrested May 27, failure to appear (FTA); Willie Watkins, 42, arrested May 30, FTA; Roderick Pernell, […]

Clarke Deeds, Marriages Certificates

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Property deeds listed Dated May 21-24 Robert Black, to Tracy Simon. Amy C. Brown, to Kris Hicks. William F. Sheffield Jr., to Angela Dianne Sheffield. William F. Sheffield Jr., to Angela Dianne Sheffield. Estate of Willie I. Booth, to Edna Powers. Jonathan W. Portis, to Portis Living Trust. Jonathan W. Portis, to Jonathan Portis-As Trustee. Ethel B. Phillips, to Jennifer […]

Washington County Sheriff’s Report

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The following arrests were booked through the Washington County Jail. Gabrielle Chapman, domestic violence third degree; Levi Nathaniel Boykin, domestic violence third degree; Heather Sullivan, possession marijuana second degree, use/possession drug paraphernalia, pistolcarrying without permit; Glenn Bryant, possession marijuana second degree; Darhonda Michelle Lofton, probation violation – misdemeanor; Caleb Dwayne Strickland, possession of marijuana second degree; Claude Hunter Diamond, receiving […]

Clarke County Arrest Report

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Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail the week of May 25-31 include the following: Larry P. Harrell, 67, criminal mischief third degree, theft of property fourth degree, $499 or less, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Jyshun Taylor, 19, burglary third degree, domestic violence, robbery third degree, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Michael John Overstreet, 49, burglary second […]