After a lengthy illness, Alice Faye Brown Oliver, 87, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Jackson Medical Center with family by her side. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Hutchinson and Lori Oliver and by four grandchildren, Sam Hutchinso...

Mr. Henry “Jason” Wynn, 57, of Tibbie, passed from this life Friday, March 13, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born July 14, 1968, to the late Henry “ Buster” Wynn and Carline Henson Wynn. He work...

Madison Smith’s two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted Jackson’s softball team to a 4-3 win over Thomasville on Saturday. The Aggies took the lead in the fourth when Zoey Rooks homered to left field and Kee Small followed wit...

Perhaps they thought no one would notice. Last week, the Alabama Senate fulfilled its constitutional obligations for the 2026 legislative session by passing a series of bills related to the state's general fund budget. The grand total when it w...

Where I grew up, the term “hijacking” usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times, even the know...

Spring has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing the flowers bloom, the leaves turn green and even the grass begin to come back to life after a long winter. There is just something about this time of year that makes ev...

The University of South Alabama dedicated the million Geri and Gordon Moulton Jaguar Marching Band Complex on March 6. The facility is named for the second university president and his wife. “The Jaguar Marching Band represents the very best o...

The McIntosh Public Library hosted on March 5 an open house celebrating the completion of renovations to the facility. The updates were made possible through grant funding and community support and include new doorways, flooring, bookshelves an...

Ten members of the Jackson High School band represented their school during an Honors Band event in Thomasville. Jackson High’s representatives were Ron’Darius Jones, Jacob Esker, Rod Bryant, Justice Beverly, Alyssa Smith, Orlando Walker, Phill...

JACKSON — Jackson city officials said on March 10 that police will begin monitoring an area where residents have complained that drivers are running through stop signs. Residents were also told they can submit a petition requesting a speed bump...

JACKSON — The newly established ambulance service in Jackson appears to be performing well, Councilmember Bobby Brooks reported at the March 10 council meeting. Brooks, who serves on the Jackson Healthcare Authority, said the ambulance service ...

GROVE HILL — A former Jackson Academy student pleaded guilty Monday to cutting an individual at a school basketball game in 2025. Drayton C. Kelley was sentenced to 15 years behind bars by Mobile Judge Jill Phillips in Clarke County Circuit Cou...

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a loving mother was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Regina Norris Hayes touched many lives throughout her journey, sharing her compassion. Regina was a stellar athlete and remarkably intelligent, earning ...

Jack Leonard Howell Sr., 87, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Homewood, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Jackson and was a longtime resident of Vestavia Hills. Jack was a proud graduate of Jackson High School...

I n loving memory of a precious mother, Sandra Maples Keevan, who passed on Feb. 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Her legacy continues through her children, Christina Keevon Spiers ( Henry, III), Melissa Keevan Bates (Timothy, Sr.) and Benjamin Keevan (Le...

Jackson’s softball team picked up two lopsided wins on March 7, defeating Citronelle 11-3 and dismantling Booker T. Washington 21-1. • Jackson 11, Citronelle 3 Autumn Rocker drove in five runs on three hits, including a three-run inside-the-par...

JACKSON — Jay Morris’ three-run triple in the bottom of the second made the difference as Jackson beat Leroy 7-4 in the opener of a baseball doubleheader on March 7. Morris also tossed a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts over six innings to earn ...

BIRMINGHAM — No. 1-ranked Plainview didn’t need much from the nation’s all-time three-point artist. Instead, the Bears shattered Jackson early with a full-court press that made the Aggies feel as if they were walking barefoot on broken glass an...

MARCH 12 The Thomasville Public Library will host a children’s Barbie Party on March 12 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children will find games, craft activities and snacks at the event. MARCH 13 The Clarke/Washington Growers’ Meeting will be held from 8:...

The 2026 state races have officially begun. Qualifying ended Jan. 23, and it will now be less than a three-month sprint to the finish line. The May 19 Republican primary will essentially be election day, because winning the GOP primary is often...

This is my first post of the season from the table on my upstairs front porch. I hear the birds singing. I walked around the yard this morning and saw some of my favorite plants starting to bud out. I was afraid some of them might have become v...

Back when I was a kid, most children spent their time outside playing. That was just how childhood worked in those days. There were no computers, and sitting inside watching television was rarely allowed — especially on days when my mom had jus...

Clarke County families can receive free books for their children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program delivered locally by United Way of Southwest Alabama that helps children build early reading skills before entering kindergar...

Joe Parden of Coffeeville, who has worked 42 years in the timber industry, announced his candidacy for Clarke County District 3 Commissioner. “This district is my home,” said Parden, 61, “ and I’m committed to working hard for the people who ma...

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