GAINESTOWN — A Clarke County man was fatally shot on March 28 at a residence on Walker Springs Road, according to authorities. Marcus Robinson was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Department and the First Judicial Circuit Major Crimes Task Force. Natasha Washington was charged with manslaughter and later released from the Clarke County Jail on a ,000 bond, according to the CCSD. Robinson and Washington lived together prior to the shooting and share children, according to the CCSD.

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Back when my son was about 10 years old, he and one of his little buddies, Greg, decided the house was apparently the perfect place to play with a baseball bat. Let me be clear — we did not allow that. We did not allow ball playing in the house. We did not allow roughhousing in the house. We certainly did not allow anything involving a baseball bat in the house. They knew better. Of course, knowing better and doing better are sometimes two very different things when boys are involved. Somewhere between playing and roughhousing and doing whatever it is...

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Stars and Stripes Auto Spa celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on March 28 at 3775 North College Avenue. The veteran-owned business welcomed the community to its new self-service car wash. The new business adds another service option for local motorists while highlighting veteran entrepreneurship in the community.

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Two Clarke County students received scholarships from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in conjunction with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo. Charlotte Clarke of Jackson and Addie Claxton of Grove Hill were among students statewide honored as part of the tribe’s annual scholarship program, which supports youth participation in livestock programs and agricultural education. Clarke, an eighth-grade student, has been actively involved in 4-H livestock projects, including three years in the Chick Chain program and two years in the Pig Squeal project. She has also competed on the state 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team. Clarke has expressed interest in pursuing...

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The Dollar General store previously located on College Avenue in Jackson held its grand opening on April 4 at 125 West Cedar Street. The new store will continue providing shoppers with the same convenient and affordable access to household essentials. “As part of our mission of serving others, we look forward to continue being a strong business partner and good neighbor at our new, convenient location,” Dollar General officer Matthew Simonsen said. Dollar General also urged schools and nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of the store to apply for grants through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Since...

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Thomasville’s softball team went 3-1 in the Northside tournament over the weekend, defeating Carbon Hill 6-5 and Sumiton Christian 9-0 and 10-2 and losing 10-1 to Northside. • Thomasville 6, Carbon Hill 5 On April 4, Mary Lindsey Drinkard, Imani Brothers and Zion Howard each hit home runs and Kiana Smith’s walkoff RBI decided it for the Tigers in the Northside tournament. Howard got the win, allowing an unearned run on two hits in one inning. Brothers and Smith each had two hits. • Thomasville 9, Sumiton 0 On April 4, Howard got the win with a four-inning four-hitter. Haley...

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The Alabama REALTORS Political Action Committee has announced its endorsements for a slate of statewide and judicial candidates ahead of Alabama’s Republican primary on May 19. “These candidates share a small business ideology grounded in hard work, free enterprise and limited government,” Alabama REALTORS Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Walker said. “Their leadership will help keep Alabama competitive and ensure our state remains one of the best places in the country to live, raise a family and do business.” The endorsements include: • Governor, Tommy Tuberville. • Lieutenant Governor, Wes Allen. • Attorney General, Jay Mitchell. • Secretary of State, Caroleene...

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While making the media rounds during an apparent image-repair tour in response to his leaked comments about the Alabama Republican Party, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter repeatedly highlighted the House's conservative record. He did it in his apology letter to the Republican Party and in at least three separate media appearances. "I think our record speaks for itself. I mean, you know, since I've been speaker, Alabama has become the most conservative legislative body in the country," he declared on Alabama Public Television. "And so, we're proud of that. We're proud of the accomplishments we've had this quadrennium alone. We've already...

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A Washington County man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with a 2023 killing, according to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. Jeffery Holley was sentenced after being convicted of murder and first-degree robbery in the death of Alan “Bama” Williams on Feb. 15, 2023, near Kushla Oaks Drive East in Semmes. Investigators determined Holley robbed Williams of his gun and then shot him in the head. Williams died several days later from his injuries, authorities said. Holley was found guilty in January. The Mobile County Sheriff ’s Office said investigators identified Holley and another suspect, Trevor...

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