The South Alabamian News Podcast

P.E.I.R. Available P.E.I.R. or People Engaged In Recovery, advocates, empowers and collaborates for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder. For additional info, contact Westside Supervisor Karen Elmore, [email protected] or call (251) 423-3796. Alcoholics Anon /Narcotics Anon Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are Thursday and Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are in the Kids Room, located behind Pineview Baptist Church located at 182 Moore Street in Thomasville. Al-Anon at St. Peter’s Al-anon of South Alabama meets at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Hospital Dr. in Jackson on the...

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The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: DeedsJan. 20 - 24 Scout Land Group LLC to Jason Odom; Scout Land Group LLC to Darris Fields (Vendor’s Lien) Francis P. Cannon to Francis P. Cannon Children’s Trust Agreement Dated December 5th 2024; Francis P. Cannon, Francis P. Cannon Children’s Trust Agreement Dated December 5th 2024

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Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Jan. 20 - 27 include the following: Reginald C. Roberts, 56, domestic violence third degree – harassing communications Obrion Adams, 23, assault third degree George Chandler, 30, failure to appear - fishing without license Vincent Earl Todd, 46, certain persons forbidden to possess pistol, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, use or possession of drug paraphernalia first offense Wayne Derell Davis, 39, chemical endangerment of a child, unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana second degree, burglary second degree...

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Jackson Intermediate students who have achieved the A and A/B honor rolls have been announced for the second nine-week period of the 24-25 school year. 3rd Grade All As: Owen Barron, Sagrim Bastakoti, Alana Bryant, Kolbi Davidson, Karlie Duff, Jeffrey Goodwin, Brodee James, Elijah King, Brice Law, Ayden Mason, Karter McIntosh, Wyatt Perkins, Heather Rankin, Karson Roper, Robert Shirley and Megan Stokes All A/ Bs: Joshua Anderson, Michael Austin, Addalyn Baird, Zaniyah Blake, Za’Kyhian Boykin, Karter Bush, Brynna-Lee Carlisle, Andrew Counselman, Clifford Dubose, Karlise Gibby, Avelmiera Goulding, Ethan Hawthorn, Aubrielle Hunt, Ronald Mason, Jakayla Morrissette, Zae’Carter Nash, Adalyn Parker, Jayla...

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For Courtney Weaver, homeschooling was never part of the plan. A stay-at-home mom and professional photographer, Weaver had entrusted her children’s education to Jackson Academy, where all four of her kids had been enrolled since they were 2 1/2 years old. However, in October of her oldest daughter Chloe’s fourth-grade year, everything changed. Chloe, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, began struggling despite her best efforts. In third grade, a teacher, Mindy Garrett, suggested taking Chloe off ADHD medication to see if she could thrive without it. The result was astounding—Chloe excelled. But as fourth grade progressed, it became...

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Walgreens customers in Jackson will now have the option to transfer their prescriptions to CVS Pharmacy at 813 College Ave., following the closure of the local Walgreens store. A notice posted at the Jackson Walgreens states that all prescription files will be securely transferred to the College Ave. CVS starting January 22, 2025. The closure is part of a larger initiative by Walgreens to address mounting financial challenges. The company announced plans to close approximately 1,200 stores nationwide, including the Jackson location. The decision underscores the difficulties faced by major drugstore chains like Walgreens, CVS Health, and Rite Aid, as...

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Leah Ott recently participated in the state-level Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) competition, held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, at Frazer Church on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. The experience, which she described as both rewarding and transformative, marked the culmination of months of preparation and dedication. “The competition was so rewarding. Being able to showcase what I and the other participants had been working on these past few months was exhilarating,” said Ott, who is the Washington County DYW winner. The two-day event was not without its challenges. Snow disrupted rehearsal schedules, cutting practice time short by nearly two days. Despite...

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The Jackson City Council convened Jan. 28 to pass Resolution 01-28-25A, officially appointing Bobby Brooks as the new council member for District 3, Place 1. Brooks replaces Carol Goolsby, marking the start of a new chapter for the district. During his acceptance remarks, Brooks expressed gratitude and humility. “I don’t know that I can live up to it, but I’ll do the very best I can,” he said, addressing the council and Jackson residents. A lifelong Jackson resident, Brooks has a long history of service to the community. Having lived in the city since age 5, his roots run deep....

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GROVE HILL — Alan Jordan, CEO of Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, addressed the Clarke County Commission on Jan. 28 to request support for improvements to the county’s emergency medical services (EMS) and ambulance coverage. Jordan outlined challenges the hospital faces in managing patient transfers and insufficient ambulance resources, which are affecting both emergency care and routine 911 responses. Jordan explained that approximately 8% of emergency room patients at Grove Hill Memorial require transfers to higher level care facilities, such as those in Mobile, Montgomery, or Birmingham. Combined with Jackson Medical Center, this results in more than five patient transfers daily...

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