Washington County Arrest Report

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The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from Nov. 28 – Dec. 5: Kevin James Walker, possession of marijuana second degree, use/possession of drug paraphernalia; Josey Weaver, sodomy first degree, rape first degree; Huston Carver, possession of marijuana second degree; Craig Lang Jr., menacing, harassment – threat; Rodney Dave Ward, criminal trespass third degree; Jewell Chapman, […]

Legals

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In the Probate CourtFor Clarke County,AlabamaIn Re: The Estate ofFreddie N. PezentDeceasedCase No.: PC-22-085NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMSLetters Testamentary in thematter of the estate of FreddieN. Pezent, Case No. PC-22-085 having been granted toRebecca Bradford and JudieMartin on the 25th day of August, 2022 by the honorableValerie Bradford Davis, Judgeof Probate of said county, notice is hereby given that allpersons having […]

Now Here’s a Tip!

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• Burned rice? No problem. While it’s still hot, carefully remove to a new pot any rice not browned or blackened. Then top it with a single slice of white bread. Allow it to sit for several minutes under a tightly fitted lid. The burned smell is absorbed by the bread, and the rice is fit to eat. — M.U. […]

Meal provided for PCA employees at Jackson Health Care Facility

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Recently, the majority of PCA employees were laid off due to economic conditions. In good fashion, our town pulled together in support of our neighbors to try to ease the anxiety during this stressful time. Woodmen Life, Jackson Health Care and The Meadows sponsored an event to provide a hot meal to these PCA employees and their families. Local hospice […]

Holiday Food Drive assists PCA workers

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Last week more than 290 PCA families were supported with the help of 39 volunteers and the United Way. Hopefully, that event will be duplicated in a Holiday Food Drive hosted by the United Way of Southwest Alabama. To assist the PCA families during the holiday season, please bring non-perishable food items to Clarke Mobile Counties Gas in Jackson or […]

Museum hosting open house, Santa at the cabin Friday

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The Clarke County Museum in Grove Hill will host Christmas activities Friday, Dec. 9. That night from 4-6 p.m., there will be a Pioneer Christmas at the Mathews Cabin. Costumed re-enactors will light the way to the cabin where Santa will be waiting for little boys and girls to have their photographs made. Cider will be available, and each child […]

Fish fry to benefit Old Lock One

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A fish fry to benefit Old Lock One and the need for repairs there will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Old Lock Park. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Salitpa Volunteer Fire Department. The goal of the event is to bring the community and local leadership together through fellowship […]

Christmas trees in college towns

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Wasn’t even Thanksgiving, and Christmas lights were up. In general, I’m against this. I come from a tradition where Christmas decorations don’t appear until the turkey has become hash, and they disappear before the big Bowl games ring in the New Year. In general. Which is sort of a mealymouthed, fuzzy-reasoned, exception-laced way of saying that though I wouldn’t be […]

Remembering state legislators

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Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these gentlemen are retiring from the Alabama House of Representatives this year, and one passed away in April. Representative Victor Gaston of Mobile and Representative Howard Sanderford of Huntsville are going home. A third legend and true gentleman, Steve McMillan of Baldwin County, passed away […]

Less spending for Christmas this year

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The results are not surprising. Various studies have found that Americans plan to spend less during this holiday season. Readers who keep abreast of the business news would have thought such. Surveys have revealed that consumer confidence is declining. This is important since consumer expenditures make up about 70 percent of GDP. Perhaps the oldest and most widely followed indicator […]