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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey met with representatives of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation last week to discuss the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the state’s automotive industry. The Trump administration’s recently imposed 25% tariff on auto imports from Canada and Mexico could lead to higher costs, some industry experts predict. Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella told Reuters that some vehicle prices could increase by up to 25%, with the effects being seen almost immediately. The AAI is a trade group that represents several companies with manufacturing facilities in Alabama, such as Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota...

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is working to ensure that domestic beekeepers and honey producers are not financially harmed by counterfeit foreign honey imports. Last week, Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced legislation that he believes could help give those affected by foreign products a fighting chance to stay in business. The Honey Integrity Act, according to Tuberville, would help domestic keepers and producers by instructing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to create a standard identity for honey and require the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary to report enforcement against adulterated/ misbranded honey to Congress. “Honey is one of nature’s greatest antioxidants,...

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Clarke County’s softball team had its best output at the plate this season but still fell short in a pair of games last week against Washington County and Southern Choctaw. “We played hard and competed for a whole game Tuesday,” Bulldogs coach Desmond Pritchett said of the 19-10 loss to the Indians. “Everyone is working hard to get our first win.” S. Choctaw 19, CCHS 10 On March 11 in Grove Hill, Kayden Lambert doubled and drove in four runs, Bianca Shears-Pugh had two RBIs and Shadrika Pritchett had two hits for the Bulldogs. Losing pitcher Jayla Horn gave...

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Max Anderson collected three hits in three at bats, as Clarke Prep Varsity Gators defeated Jackson Academy Varsity Eagles 14-4 on Thursday at Clarke Preparatory School. Anderson singled in the second inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the fourth inning. A double by Cooper Clemmons put Clarke Prep Varsity Gators on the board in the bottom of the first. Clarke Prep Varsity Gators added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Anderson singled down the left field line, Connor Bumpers grounded into a fielder’s choice, and Tanner Bayles stole home, each scoring...

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NOTICE OF SALE The following unclaimed abandoned vehicles will be sold by sealed bids for towing and storage fees owed to Call Christopher Wrecker Service by Act No. 83-484 of the Legislature of Alabama and in compliance with Section 32-8, Code of Alabama, 1975. 2005 SUZUKI BOULEVARD JS1VS55A852113652 WHATLEY CCSD 2016 CHEVY CRUZ 1G1PG5SB1G7225219 THOMASVILLE SERVICE MGR. 2013 CHEVY CRUZ 1G1PC5SB6D7214143 THOMASVILLE SERVICE MGR. PLEASE MAIL BIDS TO: CALLCHRISTOPHERWRECKERSERVICE 381SOUTHJACKSON STREET GROVE HILL, ALABAMA 36451 EACH BID MUST INCLUDE: YOUR FULL NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE, VIN #, AND AMOUNT OF BID IFYOUAREINTERESTEDINMULTIPLEVEHICLESSENDASEPARATEBIDPER VEHICLE. ALLBIDSMUST BE RECEIVEDBY:...

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ABANDONED MOBILE HOME Trailer with red exterior 2/2 bought in 2022. Owners have not moved it. It is located on Center Point Road in Dickinson, AL 36436. Still want it, come move it three weeks. Call 251-769-6150 and leave a message.

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Local musician James “Winky” Hicks of Clarke County recently won second place in the Banjo and Fiddle Competition playing with his 1930’s Gibson pre-war flat head Granada. The Banjo and Fiddle Competition at the Ballyhoo Festival is hosted throughout the local area and beyond for his bluegrass music, the instruments he handmakes, as well as for the turkey calls he makes are shipped all over the world. He was named a “Black Belt Treasured Artist” in 2011 by the Black Belt Treasures annually in March. It is a juried fine art show that includes highlights such as The Poarch Creek...

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As the legislative session evolves, I find myself missing my ole friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We would visit in the halls and sometimes sit together in the gallery. He would be busier than a one-armed paper hanger as he was always having to work on legislative matters for the state employees. We would reserve our long hours of talking politics for lengthy phone conversations in between legislative sessions. We both very much enjoy our political discussions. Mac knows Alabama politics and our political history as well as anyone and was a part of it for a long time....

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J.U. Blacksher swept Clarke County 14-4, 14-3 and 20-5 in the first 2A Area 1 series of the season on March 13 and 14. J.U. Blacksher 14, CCHS 4 In the series opener in Uriah on March 13, the Bulldogs trailed 5-3 in the middle of the third before J.U. Blacksher pulled away. John Anderson and DaMyon Horn each had a hit and an RBI for Clarke County. Losing pitcher Ethan Henson gave up seven earned runs on five hits in three innings. J.U. Blacksher 14, CCHS 3 In Grove Hill on March 14, Blacksher scored seven runs...

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