The South Alabamian News Podcast

Feb. 23 – March 2 Robert Carter, 55, distribution of obscene material at school, school employee sex act, soliciting sex act with a student Malik Tyree Johnson, 22, failure to affix stamp, illegal possession of prescription, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense, probation violation – new charge – felony Debrianna Wallace, 20, failure to affix stamp, illegal possession of prescription, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense Michael Taliaferro Johnson, 45,...

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As I look back on the life I lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As the time between now and then grows longer, our memories seem to grow fonder. However, I readily admit that life is mostly better nowadays, although it’s a lot more complicated. Nevertheless, many of us still pine for the simple days of long ago; the days before social media and iPhones ruled kids’ lives … the days when Google was a set of World Book Encyclopedias. There are lots of people, places and things that were important...

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This Sunday, leaders from throughout Alabama and the entire country will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march and the infamous Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was a momentous occasion and needs memorializing. Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which gave the vote to Black Americans throughout the country and primarily in the South. It is probably the most important event in the Civil Rights movement. The march on Washington was big and led to the 1964 Civil Rights bill, but the Bloody Sunday Selma...

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Grove Hill—A countywide bottled water drive is underway to support local volunteer fire departments, ensuring they have the needed hydration to respond to emergencies. The drive from March 3-31 will collect bottled water and electrolyte drinks for volunteer fire stations throughout Clarke County. Volunteer fire departments play a crucial role in public safety, often responding to emergencies in rural areas where paid fire departments supported by taxpayer funding are not available. The donations collected through the drive will be distributed to volunteer fire departments across Clarke County, including those in Alma, Antioch, Coffeeville, Fulton, Grove Hill, Helwestern, Jackson, Opine- Tallahatta...

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Grove Hill—Children’s author and director of ForestryWorks Stephanie Fuller visited Clarke County schools on Monday morning as part of Read Across America Week. Fuller, who has written books such as “Trent Goes to a Tree Farm” and “Sam Visits a Sawmill,” read to students at Clarke Preparatory School and Grove Hill Elementary School. She met with fourth-grade classes, engaging them in discussions about forestry and the importance of trees in daily life. Read Across America is an initiative by the National Education Association that encourages reading among children. The event is celebrated annually on March 2, the birthday of Dr....

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Atmore—A 2-year-old child who was injured last month in a crash near Atmore died on March 1, according to Alabama State Troopers. The child was a passenger in a 2015 Cadillac SRX driven by Brittany N. Colley, 38, of Mobile when it collided head-on with a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Sarah E. Janes, 31, of Atmore, at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Feb. 25. The child was transported to a local hospital but died four days later, troopers said. Colley and Janes were also injured in the crash. Janes was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., while Colley...

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Golden Technologies lift chair. 0.00 firm. Paid 31.99 at Saad’s in July. 251-455-4301 for photo and more info. Go-Go Ultra 4 wheel scooter, like new, less than 10 hours, new batteries, [post_excerpt],000, will consider cash and trade. 251-846-2425

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Cargo carrier compact, new, 53 1/4x19 3/4x47 7/8, fit’s 2x2 hitch receiver, black. .00. Text for pictures. 251-654-4206

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MISC. ITEMS Want to buy Craftsman T-2400 46 inch deck riding lawnmower. 251- 605-0665

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