The South Alabamian News Podcast
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162 episodes
David Earl Walker
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of David Earl Walker, a beloved father and cherished member of the community, who departed this life July 2, 2026, at the age of 85. David was born March 22, 1941. He spent his l...
Tigers celebrate 21-win season
THOMASVILLE — The Thomasville High School baseball team celebrated the 2026 season during its annual baseball banquet July 9 at the Thomasville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Hunter Norwood received the offensive award, Coleman Pilkington the ...
Aggies still rule!
Jackson defeated host Leroy 9-8 in the championship game of the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes 7-on- 7 tournament on July 8. Participating teams also included Escambia County, Washington County, Clarke County, Millry, Fruitdale and B.C...
Community Calendar
July 23 A Back-to-School Community Resource Fair will be held at 4 p.m. at the Clarke County Courthouse. The free event will include community resources and school supply giveaways while supplies last. For more information, contact April Willia...
Bronner's vision transformed Alabama
Dr. David Bronner is revered by Alabama government employees, especially retired state workers. Dr. Bronner has overseen the administration and investments of the Retirement Systems of Alabama for 53 years. To say he has done a spectacular job ...
Should a data center come to Thomasville?
The views expressed in this guest column are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. I don’t know whether I am mad or just disappointed in our mayor. I believe he has not been forthcoming with the people ...
Whatever happened to slowing down?
Saturday, Willie and I were headed to Mobile to pick up horse and cattle feed. It was one of those beautiful South Alabama mornings when there wasn't any reason to be in a hurry. We were talking, enjoying the drive and doing the speed limit. Ev...
Early literacy shows results
The Clarke County Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is reporting progress in early literacy with support from the Ala Tom RC&D Council. The funding has helped families across the county read more often and build strong learning foundations ...
Forestry Festival organizers seek official logo design
CALLING ALL CREATIVES Artists, designers and creative thinkers are invited to help create the official logo for the 44th annual Forestry Festival. The selected design may be featured on festival advertising, promotional materials, merchandise a...
Grand jury to hear manslaughter case on Jackson woman
A Jackson woman was bound over to a Clarke County grand jury on a reckless manslaughter charge following a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Natasha Washington is charged with fatally shooting Marcus Robinson at a residence on Walker Springs Road...
Garbage fees may get lower
LOW BID FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT GROVE HILL — Waste Management was the low bidder for Clarke County’s solid waste business when bids were opened at Tuesday’s county commission meeting. A bid was not awarded pending review but it appears that count...
Turning 75 with gratitude
I was celebrating and eating an Apple Fritter. I'm not sure what I was celebrating at the time, but it doesn't matter as long as I'm celebrating with an Apple Fritter. Life has its way of opening up doors of celebration. While I was in this cel...
The Honorable Hardie Bradford Kimbrough
The Honorable Hardie Bradford Kimbrough, 88, passed away peacefully June 30, 2026. Hardie was born in Selma Jan. 4, 1938. He was raised in Thomasville and graduated from Thomasville High School in 1955 before attending the University of the Sou...
Eric B. Davis
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eric B. Davis announces he departed this life on June 28, 2026, at the age of 60. Eric was born Sept. 30, 1965 and lived in Jackson, where he established deep roots in both his community and his family...
Former Jackson stars to appear in the new EA SPORTS game
JACKSON — Several former Jackson High School football standouts will take the virtual field after being included in the newly released EA SPORTS College Football 27 video game, which is scheduled for release on July 9. Five former Aggies have b...
Thomasville's Davis out for the season
Thomasville High School will be without one of its key returning players this fall after running back and outside linebacker Troy Davis underwent knee surgery last week. Tigers coach Clint Anderson confirmed Davis (5-8, 170 sophomore) will miss...
'ALABAMA'S 1ST COUNTY'
Washington County officially joined the nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday on June 27 with the grand opening of the Smithsonian-affiliated exhibition “Many Voices, One Nation: Alabama’s 1st County” at the historic 1854 Washingto...
Chloe Wofford leads Washington County library
Dr. Chloe Roberson Wofford has been named the new director of the Washington County Public Library and she began on Monday. Wofford, 34, brings an extensive background in higher education, library services, research and community engagement alo...
McIntosh man gets probation for three forgery convictions
A McIntosh man was placed on 24 months of supervised probation after being sentenced on June 22 on three forgery convictions involving stolen tribal business checks, according to Washington County Circuit Court records. Tate Patrick McMullan II...
Comunity Calendar
July 11 The City of Jackson is sponsoring a paper shredding event July 11 from 9 a.m. until noon at the parking lot across from Pine City Farms on Kimball Avenue in Jackson. JULY 16 A history presentation featuring guest presenter Mike Bunn wil...
Voting Rights Act beginning to end
It is apparent that many Alabamians are confused by all the furor and hullabaloo surrounding the continuous federal litigation. The shifting of decisions, new election dates, counting of election results, and which congressman or congressional ...
A movie that asks us to listen
Last week I went to see Disclosure Day. It’s Steven Spielberg’s new movie about aliens from other planets. Spielberg is a master storyteller. He brings thought-provoking ideas just when the world seems ready for them. He did it first with Close...
Sometimes growth needs room
When we first bought our property six years ago, it was filled with trees. It was basically a thick forest and we had to do a lot of clearing before we could build our house. Fast forward to today. We have taken out quite a few trees, but we ha...
