Students will return to their respective classrooms on Aug. 5 at Clarke County schools in Jackson and Grove Hill. “It’s kind of crazy to think that it’s that time,” Superintendent Ashlie Flowers said. The teacher institute is scheduled for Aug. 1 at Clarke County High School’s Sage Auditorium from 8:30 to 10 a.m. All bus drivers will meet at Sage Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and supporting businesses will host a back-to-school breakfast for Jackson teachers on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Assembly House and Grove Hill Baptist Church will provide lunch for...

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Tuscaloosa Democratic County Chairwoman Judith C. Taylor is her party’s nominee for Alabama House District 63 for the Special Election to be held Jan. 13, 2026. She made the announcement to a large group of supporters at the party headquarters in Tuscaloosa, saying that she’s ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Alabamians. “I’ve had privileges and opportunities that many of my neighbors have not, and I’ve never forgotten that,” said Taylor. “District 63 needs a representative in Montgomery who is not afraid to speak up for people who’ve been left out and overlooked. Parts of our...

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MOBILE — Mobile native and former NFL and UFL quarterback A.J. McCarron said he isn’t ruling out a return to professional football but has a goal of getting into coaching. “I don’t ever want to say never,” the former St. Paul’s and University of Alabama star said at his 10th annual camp at Mobile Christian on July 19. “I stay in great shape. I still train and work out every day and I’m used to throwing the football but I’m just waiting to see what God has for me. I’m just enjoying being home and being around my boys and...

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Roderick Pugh learned how to shoot guns while hunting with his uncle and cousin as a youngster in Clarke County but never imagined he would become a sniper in the U.S. Army targeting Iraqi fighters in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In fact, through years of research, Pugh said he was the first Black sniper in the Army. While Nicholas Irving was originally designated that crown, Pugh said while Irving had the most confirmed kills, he entered sniper school first and was in the Army before Irving. Pugh, 44, recently finished his book, “Two Lives: Memoir of the 1st African American Sniper...

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Foundational to the Christian faith is the sovereignty of God. Job 12:10 asks, “In whose hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind?” The answer is “Who else but God?” Colossians 1:17 Speaks of God the Son, Jesus Christ saying, “He is before all things, and in Him all things are held together.” Romans 8:28 says, “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God to those who are called according to His purpose.” Isaiah 41:10 quotes God as saying “Do not be afraid for I am with you....

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JACKSON — Even while facing a language barrier, odd sleeping arrangements and bizarre traffic conditions, Zach Chancey said his study program in Africa through the University of South Alabama was special and an eye-opening experience. One day, Chancey hopes to return to the villages outside of Nairobi, Kenya to help mentor students. A 2022 graduate of Jackson High School, Chancey has made the President’s List each semester at USA, has a 4.0 grade-point-average, and plans to graduate in May from pre-med. The son of Barry and Lesa Chancey, and brother to Lissa, Zach, 21, took part in Dr. Nancy Rice’s...

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The first woman I remember hearing talk about cars is also one of the classiest and most beautiful women I’ve ever known. My dad, brother, and I were in Grove Hill one Saturday morning back in the late 1980s. He was driving a light blue 1981 Ford F-150. It was several years old at the time, but that model was the first of that particular body style. I remember the truck well, as we made many trips to church and the ball field in it or on the back. I specifically remember Daddy telling me that the identifying feature of...

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Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail July 14 - 20 include the following: Sydney Elizabeth Dunn, 30, probation revocation – technical violation Roderick Pernell, 57, burglary third degree Justine Olivia Purnell, 38, theft of property third degree - 0 - [post_excerpt],499 James Calvin Manley, 51, theft of property first degree Dajaquon Bouler, 28, unlawful possession of marijuana first degree Mariangela Morris, 25, speed less than 25 mph warrant Robert Walton, 66, tampering with physical evidence, disorderly conduct/disturbing peace/affray, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense Carrie Etheredge Graham, 44, criminal mischief third degree, theft of property first degree,...

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Read Cross Blood Drive to be hosted July 24- 25 from 12: 30 - 5: 30 p. m. at Thomasville United Methodist Church. The church is located at 120 Old Highway 5 in Thomasville. Back to school clothing giveaway will be hosted July 26 at Roberts Chevy GMC Saturday, July 26 from 10 a. m. until 2 p. m. They will be giving away uniforms to help local families ge ar up for the new school year. There will be light refreshments and supplies while they last. Roberts Chevy GMC is located in Thomasville. Coffeeville First Baptist to host a...

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