Mrs. Pauline D. Hudson, age 94, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 at her home in Mexia. Mrs. Hudson was born in Clarke County and had been a resident of Mexia for the past 51 years. She was a former employee of Northside Preschool in Selma and Southside Preschool in Monroeville, as well as a member of Mexia Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, James Dewey Hudson; her parents, Albert "Buster" Holder Dolbear and Claudia May Dolbear; son-in-law, Bill Garris; two brothers, Archie Dolbear and Sambo Dolbear; and sister, Addie May Dolbear Andrews. Survivors include three sons,...

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Mrs. Patricia Gray Turner King, 74, passed away peacefully at her home Aug. 12, 2026. She was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Jackson to Thomas White Turner Sr. and Hattie Luisa Parnell Turner. Pat was a longtime resident of Sunflower. She loved her family, especially her great-niece and great-nephews. She enjoyed reading, taking care of her animals and maintaining her home and yard. Pat was instrumental in establishing Washington County EMA 911, where she served as director and enjoyed writing grants for the program. She was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide football fan and was always excited to watch the...

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Deborah Jane Dees, a beloved mother, devoted friend and cherished member of the Jackson community, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Jan. 22, 1950, to her parents, Johnnie Prewett and Nellie Marie Findley Prewett. Jane lived a life filled with love, laughter and an unwavering appreciation for the simple joys that life had to offer. A proud graduate of Clarke County High School, Class of 1968, Jane carried her roots with pride. Her heart belonged to her family, and she found immense joy in spending time with her girls and...

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GROVE HILL — Ross Messinger ran for 138 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns and Camden Jones added a pair of scores as Clarke Prep defeated Wilcox Academy 26-12 at Billy Hamilton Field on Aug. 28. “I was very pleased,” Gators coach Charlie Taylor said. “We had to fight through adversity early.” Messinger expressed confidence when asked if he and Jones could be the best backfield in the AISA. “ One- hundred percent,” Messinger said. Taylor emphasized that continued success will require consistency and praised the blocking up front and downfield. “Oh, absolutely,” Taylor said of his backfield’s potential....

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Thomasville running back C.J. Rowden (3) sprints 47 yards for a touchdown during the 34-6 Tiger victory over Sweet Water. Rowden scored three touchdowns in the Thomasville romp Aug. 28 at D.F. Anderson Field. See the game story on Page 1B.

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Key mistakes doomed Jackson to a 29-18 loss at Bayside Academy on Aug. 28 as the Aggies fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2005. The Admirals (1-0) scored off a busted coverage and a pick-six and the Aggies, trailing 22-18, converted a fake punt only to see it called back on a holding penalty. Quarterback Jay Morris completed 11 of 18 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, Julian Hunt had 93 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown and Tristan Love added 72 yards on 17 carries for Jackson. First-year Aggies coach Ryan Little said his team...

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GROVE HILL — Quarterback Peebo Pugh ran for 121 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown and completed 7 of 11 passes for 87 yards as Clarke County scored 20 unanswered points in the second half for a 27-8 win over Leroy on Aug. 28 to drop the Bears to 0-2 for the first time since 2012. Pugh broke a 37- yard scoring run to strike first blood for the Bulldogs but the Bears scored on the opening possession of the second half when Jace Sellers connected with Jayden Collins for a 27-yard TD. CCHS then took control with Pugh’s...

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C.J. Rowden ran for three touchdowns to lead Thomasville to a 34-6 romp over Sweet Water on Aug. 28 at D.F. Anderson Field. Rowden scored on runs of 47, 16 and 7 yards for the Tigers (2-0) and Hunter Norwood added a 51-yard TD run. Jacob Rotton was a defensive standout for Thomasville with an interception and fumble recovery, both turnovers leading to Tyson Davis’ 10-yard scoring run and Rowden’s 7- yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs’ Tyrice Lockett ran 5 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter as the Tigers led 20-6 at halftime. All kickoffs at 7 p.m....

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A 5K and one-mile fun run will be held Oct. 17 in Grove Hill to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. The Hope in Healing race will begin at 8 a.m. Registration is and includes a race T-shirt. Proceeds will help provide comfort, care and a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment. The event was inspired by a local family’s personal experience with Ronald McDonald House Charities. In 2024, Lauren Mathews, then 14, underwent heart surgery. Ronald McDonald House Charities provided her family with a place to stay, meals...

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William Joseph Taylor of Jackson High School has been awarded a ,500 scholarship from the Alabama Power Foundation through its Community Scholars Program. Taylor is attending Coastal Alabama Community College and plans to pursue a degree in biology. The Alabama Power Foundation partnered with Scholarship America, the nation’s largest scholarship administrator, to manage the program. Scholarship America reviewed more than 1,000 applications and selected recipients based on criteria including academic performance, leadership, participation in school and community activities, work experience and personal circumstances. Taylor, who graduated from Jackson High School last May, represents Clarke County as the scholarship recipient. “Thank...

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