2023-03-09

Aggies 4-3 on the season after wins over Blacksher, Monroe

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The Jackson Aggies used a five run fifth inning to knock out the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher 11-8 Tuesday night in Uriah. The Aggies used solid hitting and good relief pitching to overcome five errors in the win over the Bulldogs. Dalonte Moore, Jared Merida and Brady Karr each had two hits. Jalen Pickens and Zion Stephens also had hits. […]

Seven-run 6th inning propels Aggies to win over Leroy

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Jackson High School and Leroy High School are only seven miles apart. Even though they compete in different classifications, they are still rivals on the field. The teams faced off in a doubleheader in Leroy on Saturday. Both games were close, but the Aggies used two big innings to sweep the Bears 8- 5 in the first game and 7-4 […]

Leroy’s Mitchell ties state record in win over Jackson

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The Leroy High School Lady Bears were helped to victory over Jackson High School by Gracie Mitchell as she tied an AHSAA state record on Thursday with 18 consecutive at bats reaching base with 10 hits and eight walks. She lost the streak with an error in the last inning. The Lady Bears also took down the Millry High School […]

Chatom powerlifters compete in Gulf Shores

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A powerlifting team from Bodies in Motion gym in Chatom, coached by Tom Moss traveled to Gulf Shores, to compete in the “March Madness at the Beach” competition this past Saturday. They dominated the competition with all team members winning first place in their division. Winners included: Daniel Carpenter 1st place in the 165 class, 17-18 yr. old push-pull; Ed […]

Bears record improves with back-to-back wins last week

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The Leroy High School Bears defeated University Charter 5-4 on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Washington County High School 10-5 on Thursday, March 2 to improve to 2-4 on the season. “I think we are getting better. We got two wins and it is something to build on and it is always great to beat Washington County too. University Charter is […]

Lady Aggies go 4-1 in WC softball tournament

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The Jackson High School Lady Aggies went 4-1 in the Washington County Softball Tournament March 3-4. The Lady Aggies defeated Southern Choctaw 9-4 and Washington County 7-1 on Friday. They won over Fruitdale 21-2, Clarke County High School 11-1 and Washington County 4- 3. They lost to Millry 9-4 in the championship game on Saturday. Jackson is 9-6 on the […]

JA ‘Spotlight Students of the Month’

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Jackson Academy recently named the “Spotlight Students of the Month” for February. Students chosen include, from left, front: Andrew Downey (1st grade), Kenzlee McManus (2nd grade), Garrett Bailey (3rd grade), Mia Jordan (11th grade) and Emalee Thomas (12th grade); back: Administrators Coach Roberts and Headmaster Joe Jones. Not pictured is Hallie Bozeman, (4th grade).

JHS Band plays in concert

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Members of the Jackson High School Band participated in the annual James G. Gunn Honor Band concert Saturday, March 4 in Thomasville.

Cat in the Hat visits Gillmore

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Local law enforcement officers joined the Cat in the Hat to celebrate Read Across America Day March 2. A parade was held at Gillmore Elementary School with readers going to every classroom. School officials expressed thanks to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson Police Department, Gwen Powell, Moeshia Pritchett, Jan South, Terri Bolen, Amy Burge and Vicki Burge for their […]