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Dr. Steven Furr, the co-founder of the Family Medical Clinic of Jackson, was presented the William Terry Award during the annual meeting of the Alabama Medical Association in Orange Beach April 11-13. The Terry Award is given to a physician member of the AMA in recognition of a medical career that has encompassed not only high ethical and professional standards but also included outstanding leadership and advocacy. The award, established in 2016, honors the memory of Dr. W. Jeff Terry, a tireless opponent of policy and regulatory intrusions into the patient-physician relationship. Furr is board chair of the American Academy...

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The Alabama House of Representatives passed a billion Education Trust Fund budget and its supplemental appropriations for fiscal-year 2026. “This year’s ETF is significant for several reasons,” House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said. “It funds paid parental leave for teachers, expands summer and afterschool programs and increases funding for the Alabama Numeracy Act, which has been a catalyst for our state’s nation-leading gains in fourth-grade math. We’re making another strong investment in the CHOOSE Act, Alabama’s school choice program that is proving to be in high demand. Finally, we are creating the RAISE Program, a student-weighted funding model that...

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ABANDONDED VEHICLE NOTICES Abandoned Vehicle Auction NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle has been abandoned at Junior’s Garage, 75 McVay Rd., Jackson, AL 36545, 251- 247-1171 and will be sold at auction on June 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 1G6AA5RX9E0101725 2014 CADILLAC ATS The South Alabamian May 1, 8, 2025 BID NOTICES City OF Jackson REQUESTS FOR ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS The City of Jackson is accepting responses from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services to provide engineering application development services and, if funded, design, surveying, and inspection services for infrastructure projects funded with CDBG funding for a three-year...

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1976 Martin D-18 guitar with case, in good condition. ,500. 251-635- 1832 Pearl River Baby Grand piano, looks new, 5 years old. 00.00. 251- 421-6444

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1992 Ford F-150, 5.0 motor, good body, does not crank with key. [post_excerpt],000. Jamie Ray Stringer 251-769-0738 2021 Ford F250 Lariat diesel pickup, red, under 92,000 miles, perfect condition with fuel tank and pump, tinted windows, electric back glass. ,000. 251-455-1362

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Goldendoodle puppies born 2/22/25, standard size, both parents are white. Very intelligent. Perfect for Mother’s Day. Located in Millry & Mobile. 251- 487-0218 CKC registered Pekingese, 2 males, 2 females. Serious inquiries only. [post_excerpt],000 males, [post_excerpt],200 females. Taking deposits soon. 251-689-1118 Chihuahua puppies looking for a furever home. Two boys and one girl. Asking for a rehoming fee. Call or text for more info. 251-285-9910 Blue healer puppies, 2 males, 2 females, 9 wks old, wormed, shots, parents on site, 100% full blooded. Citronelle. Must see. 251-281-7025 Rabbits, 2 males with nice cage, wood and wire double lid, well-tended. 0.00....

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On Friday, April 18, 2025, Mr. Reeves, affectionately known as “Big Daddy”, took his heavenly flight, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Reeves was a precious soul and the type of person who never met a stranger. His warmth and openness endeared him to all who crossed his path. A lover of nature, camping, traveling, and fishing, Mr. Reeves had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. His passion for Alabama football was legendary; since 1992, he held season tickets, relishing every game with fervor and loyalty. His devotion to the sport was a testament to his unwavering spirit. Family was...

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A nine-run fourth inning helped visiting Clarke County defeat Fruitdale 20-10 in softball on April 21. Kayden Lambert was 4-for-4 with two doubles and five RBIs, Jayla Horn had four hits with two doubles and three RBIs and Shadrika Pritchett had three hits with two doubles and three RBIs The Bulldogs came into the decisive fourth inning clinging to a 5-4 lead. The Pirates cut the lead by five in the bottom of the fourth but CCHS posted three runs each in the top of the fifth and the top of the sixth to seal the win. “We played hard...

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Fleming Hall hit three home runs in two games as No. 8-ranked Trinity Presbyterian battered Jackson 22-1 and 13-3 in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs Friday in Jackson. Hall had six hits and 10 RBIs in the sweep for the Wildcats (25-8). He hit a solo homer among his three hits and four RBIs in a 22-1 rout in the opener, then clouted two more among his three hits and six RBIs in the series-clinching 13-3 win. The Aggies (16-11) committed six errors in the doubleheader and managed just seven hits off Trinity pitchers Patton Mitchell and...

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The Jackson Intermediate School gym was named for the late Maze Willie Stallworth Sr., a top fundraiser for the school. Stallworth and his family were recognized for contributing to the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. Although heart issues did not result in Stallworth’s death, other family members have succumbed to heart disease. Present for the dedication were Alise Gibby, Diana Gibby, Maxine Stallworth, Lillie Taylor and Pamela Slayton.

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