The South Alabamian News Podcast
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141 episodes
My way or the highway
Except in the case of brain surgery, there are generally more ways than one to accomplish tasks. Some insist their way is the only way, perhaps based on their personal life experience. Alas, this happens sometimes in the ecclesiastical world. F...
The radical call to trust God's word without explanation
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 It is a rather extraordinary way to begin a book. There is no attempt to prove God’s existence, no explanation of where He came from, and no lengthy argument for how the un...
Judy Kay Crosby
Judy Kay Crosby, 75, a former restaurant cook of Sweet Water, passed away Sept. 26, 2026, at Greene County Hospital in Eutaw. She was born Nov. 29, 1950, in Butler to Bennie B. and Johnnie Huckabee Barr. She is survived by her children, Donna G...
Morgan blanks JA on homecoming
JACKSON — Morgan Academy spoiled Jackson Academy’s homecoming Oct. 2, scoring three touchdowns in the opening quarter and rolling to a 52-0 victory over the Eagles. The loss dropped Jackson Academy to 0-7 on the season, while Morgan Academy imp...
THS's Davis stages TD barrage
Tyson Davis ran for four touchdowns and Christian Draper hit Gavin Cowan with a 90-yard scoring pass as Thomasville rolled past J.U. Blacksher 41-0 on Oct. 2 in Uriah. Davis scored on runs of 20, 24, 26 and 44 yards for the Tigers (6-1, 2-1 2A ...
Love sparks Aggies' win
Jackson running back Tristan Love ran for 134 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Aggies to a big 3A Region 1 victory, 42-21, over W.S. Neal in East Brewton on Oct. 2. Aggie quarterback Jay Morris threw for 174 yards and one touchdown. He ...
Singing postponed
The Fulton Fire Department’s annual gospel singing was scheduled for Oct. 3 but was canceled due to the threat of rain. The drawing for its popular “split the pot” money giveaway was postponed until Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available un...
Community Calendar
OCT. 9 The Clarke County Department of Human Resources will host a career and health fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 22609 Highway 84 in Grove Hill. Call 251-275-7001. OCT. 10 The Brown-Mott family reunion will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Oak Grove B...
Small towns produce some big leaders
While a student at the University of Alabama, I had the opportunity to intern with Dean of Students Dr. Joab Thomas. A few years later, Dr. Thomas became president of the university and I was elected to the Legislature. He invited my wife and m...
Finding the good in changing times
Can you believe we made it this far into 2026 already? With so many people around us dying off, it is something of a miracle we made it this far. September was a rough month for me, with my car getting totaled by a stupid deer. Believe me, I ha...
Wrong is wrong, no matter the party
Evil does not discriminate. It knows no race, age, ethnicity or political party. Evil is simply evil. The arrests Friday of Alabama Rep. Brett Easterbrook and Satsuma City School Board President Kory Wesley have been all over the news and yes, ...
Tax notices out
Clarke County property owners are receiving notices for property taxes in the mail from Revenue Commissioner Tyler Montana Prescott. The taxes were due Oct. 1 and are delinquent after Dec. 31. Similar notices are being mailed statewide. Prescot...
Crowd cheers as president again vows $5K if GOP wins
MOBILE — In a campaign rally Friday, Oct. 2, at the Mitchell Center, President Donald Trump leaned on familiar themes, continuing to say taxpayers will receive a ,000 “Trump Dividend” if voters keep Republicans in the congressional majority and...
Rep. Easterbrook arrested in human trafficking sting
An Escambia County, Ala., judge has approved amended human trafficking charges against state Rep. Brett Easterbrook and former Satsuma City School Board President Kory Wesley following their arrests in an undercover law enforcement operation. D...
Justin Eugene Overstreet
Mr. Justin Eugene Overstreet, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Crowne Health Care in Jackson, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him dearly. For 52 wonderful years, he shared his lif...
John Craig Milstead
John Craig Milstead, 58, of Coffeeville, born on Sept. 4, 1968, to parents John Christopher Milstead and Mary Evonne Dungan Milstead, died Sept. 18, 2026. Craig worked at International Paper as a construction manager in Prattville. He loved Ala...
Messinger shines in return, but Gators fall, 32-20
Ross Messinger returned from injury to run for 108 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns but Clarke Prep battled from behind most of the night in a 32-20 loss at Morgan Academy on Sept. 25. Messinger scored on runs of 12 and 4 yards and Camden...
Pugh's 4 TD passes help Bulldogs romp
MILLRY — Peebo Pugh completed 12 of 22 passes for 274 yards and four touchdowns as No. 7-ranked Class 2A Clarke County rolled past Millry 32-0 on Sept. 25. Pugh threw TD passes of 36 and 56 yards to Isaiah Davis, 64 yards to Da’Marion Horn and ...
Tyson's knockout punch: 288 yards and four TDs
DEMOPOLIS — Eighth grader Tyson Davis rushed for 288 yards on 19 carries and four touchdowns to lead Thomasville to a 48-34 win over Demopolis on Sept. 25. Davis scored on runs of 34, 51, 11 and 38 yards for the Tigers (5-1). “It was definitely...
JAG specialist Wright honored
Jackson High School JAG specialist Russell Wright has been awarded the prestigious 5 of 5 Award by Jobs for America’s Graduates. Wright was honored during the annual JAG specialist training in Prattville on Sept. 15-17. The 5 of 5 Award is give...
Group to expand cancer outreach
GROVE HILL — The streets of Grove Hill were filled with supporters, survivors and community members on Sept. 19 as the Second Chances cancer support group held its first cancer awareness parade. The event was organized to raise awareness for ca...
Jones visits, predicts Democrats will 'shock some people' Nov. 3
THOMASVILLE — Democrat gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones said he supports a one-year moratorium on data centers and a state lottery and pledged to expand Medicaid services if elected during a Sept. 26 campaign stop in Thomasville. “We want to ...
