
The South Alabamian News Podcast
The South Alabamian Newspaper provides local news for Jackson, Alabama.
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231 episodes
County Offices
Circuit Court Clerk - Summer Scruggs Padgett 251-275-3363 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm closed 12 – 1 for lunch. Probate Court - Judge Valerie Bradford Davis 251-275-3251 Revenue Commissioner - Tyler Montana Prescott, J.D. 251...
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Community Calendar
CCERA sets May meeting The Clarke County Education Retirees Association will meet at 11:45 a.m. May 15, at David’s Catfish in Thomasville. This will be the birthday celebration and new officers meeting. Please bring an unwrapped book for classr...
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Of Record and Note
Marriage License April 28 – May 2: Zamira Sharnae Taylor to Bobby Lee Nixon Elexis Leeann Jackson to Haleighanne Brooke Pepper Deeds April 28 – May 2: Teresa Skinner to Jane Bettis James; Sarah Ann Davis, Sarah Ann Ridgeway, Rannie Davis to Cal...
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Washington County Arrest Report
The following arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff’s deputies from April 28-May 5: Matthew Thomas Thornton, domestic violence third degree – assault third degree, domestic violence third degree – menacing, domestic violence strang...
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Jackson Police Report
Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for April 27 – May 5 arrests: Jada King, 20, menacing and reckless endangerment Tenderly Yelder, 23, assault third degree Calls for service Abuse, 1Alarms, 6Ambulance, ...
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Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked in the Clarke County April 28-May 5 include the following: Nakia Farrell McCaskey, 46, possession of forged instrument second degree Nijel Austin, 32, identity theft, fraudulent use credit/debit card Tanner Eugene Spillers, 33, p...
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Why I love to live in Jackson: A true community spirit
In times of crisis, the true heart of a community is revealed and here in Jackson, that heart beats strong. Just a few days ago, a new neighbor experienced a devastating loss when her home caught fire. She had lived in Jackson only for two mont...
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Duty doesn't end at discharge
As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff and families will gather to pay tribute. But am...
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Targeting resources to school needs
Alabama’s public schools are funded from three primary sources. The state receives approximately 10% of its funding from the federal government through programs such as Title I and school nutrition programs. These programs typically support stu...
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Jackson Rotary awards scholarships
The Jackson Area Rotary Club awarded ,500 in scholarships at Jackson High School’s Awards Night on Monday. Pictured above are, front row from left, Jackson Rotary President Tyrone Moye, Secretary Patricia Boman, Treasurer Hattie Thomas, Preside...
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Crawfish, music, and fun boil over at Shucker's 3rd annual Crawfest
The Wildflowers Florist won first place in the third annual Crawfest Cook-Off at Shucker’s Seafood and Oyster Bar in Jackson on May 3. Superior Automotive was second and the St. Stephens Volunteer Fire Department was third. Trey Beaty, Dawson M...
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Alabama House passes bills on violent crime, bail reform
The Alabama House of Representatives passed on April 29 a pair of public safety bills that Republican lawmakers championed as central to the state’s effort to crack down on violent crime. Senate Bills 118 and 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot...
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Coal Battle bumped but not broken
Coal Battle did precisely what he was supposed to do until absorbing an unexpected jolt from heavily favored Journalism in the backstretch of Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby — but the colt with Clarke County ties may race in the Preakness. Coal...
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Special Olympics gather in Jackson
Special Olympics 2025 was hosted in Jackson last week. More than 100 athletes and about 350 volunteers filled Legion Field at Simpkins Stadium. The athletes came from all Clarke County Schools, as well as Marengo County. visitors. <...
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FAWN students learn forestry
WHATLEY — Approximately 300 Clarke County sixth graders — public, private, and home- schooled — joined in the Forestry Awareness Week Now educational program for an outdoor classroom presentation at Scotch Park in Whatley during a two-day event...
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Drug raid leads to one arrest
WHATLEY — One arrest has been made and others could be forthcoming following a months-long investigation into three overdoses related to a drug house in Whatley, authorities said. Clarke County Sherif f DeWayne Smith said the investigation, led...
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Tuesday wreck claims two
THOMASVILLE — Two people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash on U.S. Highway 43 involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles which was deemed one of the worst in several decades in Thomasville by Mayor Sheldon Day. The tractor-trailer s...
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LEGALS
ABANDONDED VEHICLE NOTICES Abandoned Vehicle Auction NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle has been abandoned at Junior’s Garage, 75 McVay Rd., Jackson, AL 36545, 251- 247-1171 and will be sold at auction on June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a....
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Yard/ESTATE SALES
Huge moving sale May 1, 2, 3 at 8 a.m. - until at 120 Oak St. Grove Hill. Rain or shine. Bargains galore. Weatherby neighborhood yard sale, Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., off Celeste Road on Shell Street. 251-367-5402 <...
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WANTED
MISC. ITEMS Wanted 1969 Choctaw County Training School yearbook. Please leave a message at 251-438-1035 Article Link
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STATEWIDE
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2017 14x92 mobile home, 3 bed 2 bath. ,000 & take up monthly payments of 4. Must be moved. 251-454-9597 LOTS/LAND FOR SALE 2.5 acres in Creola, I-65 at Exit 22, five half-acre lots off Dead Lake Road, Jasper Adams Lane...
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
HOUSES 3 BR, 2 BA home for rent. Inside Thomasville city limits. Call Jason at 334-636-9626 APARTMENTS WILLOW TRACE Apartments – Accepting applications for 2 and 3 bedroom units, Jackson, Ala. Water and garbage included. For more information, c...
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