The South Alabamian News Podcast
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144 episodes
Britt looks at danger for kids
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt outlined her online safety agenda for children during a wide-ranging conversation about gambling advertisements, artificial intelligence chatbots and harmful activity on social media platforms. Appearing on “Keeping It Rea...
Community Calender
AUG. 14 LP Building Solutions will host the 2026 Southwest Alabama PLM and CFE Workshop, presented by the Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension program, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at 1500 North Clarke Industrial Road, Th...
Alabama needs workers
Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are creating good jobs for Alabamians. Growth like that brings opportunity, but it also brings res...
A credit card chase in the modern world
I feel like I have been wrestling with a bear for the last couple of weeks. My credit card got hacked two weeks ago, and since then I have been dealing with my bank to get it replaced. I called the bank when I received the fraud alert. My “pers...
When multitasking becomes a full-time job
I sat down to write my column this week and stared at a blank screen. Usually, something eventually pops into my head. Something happens that gets me thinking. Someone says something funny. Occasionally, somebody makes me mad enough to provide ...
Student discovers Alabama
Raegan Harris thought she knew Alabama. Then she spent a summer exploring communities statewide and realized there was far more to discover. The recent University of Alabama graduate credits two statewide leadership programs with changing her p...
Leroy High band is on a roll
The Leroy High School Band is entering the 2026 marching season with momentum following a successful band camp that emphasized growth, leadership and teamwork. This year's camp marked a significant achievement, with 18 of the band's 29 members ...
'People were coming back for seconds'
The Jackson Fire Department won the People’s Choice Award at the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s State Wild Game Cookoff in Millbrook on Aug. 8. The JFD team served wild turkey breast, a dish that proved popular with attendees. “They said people ...
County: Powerless on data centers
GROVE HILL — Clarke County Commissioners told a Thomasville resident Tuesday that they are virtually powerless to do anything to stop a data center or anything else that wants to locate in the county. Sven Swanson Jr. voiced concerns about the ...
Crime down; grand jury speaks out on restrooms
The Clarke County grand jury had an unusual low number of cases to be considered and returned an equally low number of criminal indictments during its fall session last week. One-hundred-sixteen cases were presented and of those 84 true bills, ...
Delay on PCA tax request
Request for tax abatement delayed GROVE HILL — Action on a requested tax abatement for the Packaging Corporation of America paper mill in Jackson was tabled Tuesday by the Clarke County Commission. County economic developer Jessica Ross asked f...
Jackson party kicks off football season
JACKSON — Downtown Jackson was filled with school colors, music, food and community pride on Aug. 7 as the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Spirit Night, the final First Friday event of the summer. Students, athletes, cheerleaders, march...
Happy 90th Birthday!!
Margaret Williams Dean celebrated her 90th Birthday surrounded by family and friends on Saturday July 11, 2026 at U and I Events in Jackson, where she was also presented with a proclamation by the Honorable Rhondel Rhone. <...
Bennie Waldon Bumpers
Bennie Waldon Bumpers, 84, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Bennie was born in Jackson, on Sept. 10, 1941, to Nathan Bumpers and May Dee Bumpers. His grandparents were Ben Courtney and Alice Courtney and Henry W. Bumpers and Minnie Bumpers...
Kayrean Baggett
With heavy hearts, the family of Kayrean Baggett announces her passing. Kayrean was a beloved mother, devoted friend and cherished member of the Jackson community. She was born Jan. 20, 1940, to Bernie McCorkel and Ettie Silcox McCorkel. Kayrea...
Faye Sellers Johnson ("Polly")
Faye Sellers Johnson, affectionately known as “Polly,” was born Sept. 10, 1942, to Hubun Bishop Sellers and Bessie Parnell Sellers. She passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after a life devoted to faith, fa...
Roland L. Guy
Roland “R.L.” Guy passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on February 25,1939, to parents Ivy and Mamie Courtney Guy. R. L. grew up in West Bend and in high school he excelled in football and was All- State 2 years in a row. R.L. proudly serv...
Young Brant Palmer wants to keep topping his times
Brant Palmer of the Jackson Swim Club and Riley Childress of the West Mobile Swim Club were recognized as the Swimmers of the Year by the Mobile Optimist Club on July 30. Palmer was named the Male Swimmer of the Year despite the lack of a regul...
Where there's a Will, there's a way!
THOMASVILLE — Former Thomasville standout Will Buford is returning home, joining the Tigers’ staff as the running backs coach. Buford rejoins the program under head coach Clint Anderson, who coached him at Thomasville. He spent last season on t...
Taylor's Law connects discipline at school to getting driver permit
Alabama's Taylor's Law connects school discipline to receiving a learner's permit, driver's license and certain other state-issued licenses. The law applies to students who turn 13 during the school year or who are already 13. Discipline points...
K9 Joker given protective vest
Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department K9 Joker will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 office...
Perry, Akin seek GOP bid Tuesday
Low voter turnout is expected in a special election on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to determine the Republican candidate to face Democrat incumbent U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell in the Nov. 3 general election. Neither Ammie Akin nor David Perry have held electe...
Community Calendar
AUG. 7 Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host First Friday Spirit Night on Aug. 7 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature a night of school spirit and community activities in which Jackson area school clubs, organizations, bands, cheerl...
Voting law ruling could shift congressional power
There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which has allowed federal courts to dic...
