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JACKSON — With bids coming in too high for construction work on the roof and helicopter pad at the Jackson Medical Center, the city is going back to square one, Councilmember Bobby Brooks said at Tuesday’s meeting. “There are a lot of moving parts right now,” Brooks said. “We put out bids a week ago for roofing projects and they came back astronomically high. Obviously, we refused all bids. We are going back to the drawing board and will figure out a better way of doing this. There’s always a cost. That’s part of progress.” All the costs are up...

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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 strangulation / suffocation James Craig, failure to obey police or fireman Robert Wayne Richardson, failure to appear Vicki Byrd, failure to appear Jordan Kyle Smith, burglary third degree Patrick Jerome Poole, failure to appear, possession of controlled substance Dalton Ellis Luker, hold – Baldwin County Quadderius Rashaun Washington, attempt to elude police Fred Anthony Thompson, failure to appear Tierra Washington, speeding, no driver’s license Michael Caten,...

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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 months but what she encountered that day wasn’t just a quick response from our outstanding fire and police departments — she experienced the spirit of Jackson firsthand. As soon as the flames were under control and the immediate danger had passed, our community sprang into action. Neighbors she had never met rushed to her side,...

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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, 4Animal calls, 1Assault, 1Assist citizens, 3BOLOs, 1Clear parking lot, 3Debris in roadway, 1Disorderly person, 1Domestic, 12Drug activity, 1DUI, 1Escorts, 2 Four wheelers on roadway, 1Fraud (credit card), 1Harassment, 7Hit and run, 2Illegal parking, 2Indecent Exposure, 1Internet crimes against children, 1Juvenile problem, 2Loitering, 1No child restraint, 1Noise complaint, 4Property damage, 1Reckless driving, 4Shoplifting, 1Suspicious, 6Traffic hazard, 1Traffic stops, 69Unconscious/unresponsive person, 1Wreck no injuries, 5Wreck with...

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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, probation revocation – technical violation Destiny Marlow, 27, failure to appear driving with suspended license, failure to appear no child restraint James Stallworth, 73, possession of controlled substance Fred Anthony Thompson, 58, Sorna violation, attempt to commit a controlled substance crime Sharaina Dearmon, 38, probation violation Delvonte Sherard Harris, 36, probation violation new charge – felony Alan Kendall Watkins, 30, probation revocation technical violation Kristen...

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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 students coming from low-income households. The next source is local funding. Anywhere between 21% to 34% of education expenses are funded by local ad valorem property taxes, meaning roughly a third of expenses associated with an area’s public schools are supported at the community level. Finally, state government makes up the remaining 65% to 75% by passing the Education Trust Fund budget each year. The...

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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. 251-275-3376 License Commissioner - Linda Goodman 251-275-4141 County Administrator - Christy Roberts 251-275-3507 County Attorney - Bruce Wilson 251-275-3221 County Commissioners - 251-275-3507 District 1 - Honorable Abbey Walker HaagDistrict 2 - Honorable Jackie Ray RushDistrict 3 - Honorable Barry ChanceyDistrict 4 -Honorable Tyrone MoyeDistrict 5 - Honorable Rhondel Rhone Sheriff - DeWayne Smith 251-275-4254 County Engineer - Lance Jordan 251-275-3366

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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 classroom library. All members are encouraged to attend. How to start a food forest Discover the essentials of creating a thriving Alabama food forest May 18 from 1-4 p.m. Gabriel Denton at Jubilee Promise Farm will guide participants through the process of selecting and planting trees, shrubs and ground cover plants that work harmoniously to create self-sustaining ecosystem. Also learn about soil...

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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 Calvin Stephens; Sarah Ann Davis, Sarah Ann Ridgeway to Calvin Stephens, Latasha A. Brownlee to Latasha A. Brownlee (Warranty) Elizabeth A. Ledkins to Michael S. Ledkins (Quit Claim) Edgar Duke Bennett to Edward Duke Bennett (Warranty) Ward Allen Jackson, Ward Alexander Jackson to Ward Allen Jackson (Executor’s) Timothy W. Hutto to Timothy W. Hutto, Helen D. Hutto; David...

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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 amid the solemnity and gratitude lies a quieter, often overlooked truth: Many of our heroes return home not to peace but to a new battlefield waged within. It’s a battle that doesn’t make headlines and is waged silently behind closed doors, far from the front lines. Military service members and veterans face unique and profound challenges which can linger...

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