Joseph Taylor had 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead No. 1-ranked Class 4A Jackson to third place in the William Mitchell tournament with a 56-47 win over Spanish Fort Saturday afternoon at UMS-Wright. Taylor was named to the all-tournament team for the Aggies (6-1). Keeyun “Red” Chapman added 10 points and 13 rebounds, Roderick Hamilton 12 points and Donnivan Bozeman eight rebounds. Jackson went 2-1 in the tournament, with a 54-36 win over Class 6A Springville and a 51-43 loss to Class 7A Albertville, the eventual tournament champion, which broke a 21-game winning streak for the two-time defending Class...

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If you are anything like me and a lot of other people in this country, you are sick. Sick and tired of so much around you. Things like not being able to walk safely to your car in a public parking lot, traffic tie-ups that can keep you trapped on the interstate for hours and constant scams being foisted on you to separate you from your money. Things like cons from “companies” (I use that term loosely) that are worried about your car maintenance or offering you tax relief help or the ever popular “Congratulations, you qualify for a new...

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Leroy High School students with special character were recognized and awarded Walmart gift cards on Dec. 11 by District Judge Alex Odom. Odom said the juvenile program highlights students who are not always the best athletes or academic scholars but those whose character makes a difference on campus. In a presentation at Leroy High, “Character in Action” recipients Teigan Miller, Gabe Murphy, Chloe Downey, Chloe Sedlack, Hunter Brown, Zandyn Merritt, Maggie Patrick and Sawyer Sullivan each received a certificate and a 0 gift card to Walmart. Students on the remaining campuses in Washington County will be awarded in January. “They...

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Sullivan Timber Co. LLC, a family-owned logging operation based in southwest Alabama, has been named the 2025 Alabama Loggers of the Year by the Alabama Loggers Council. Founded in 1987, Sullivan Timber is owned and operated by Arnold “Bubba” Sullivan Sr., a veteran logging contractor with 38 years of experience and a degree in forestry. Sullivan said his career was shaped by his father, the late Opie Sullivan, who introduced him to the logging industry and instilled a lifelong passion for the work. The Sullivans are well known in the Clarke County area for their love of all things timber...

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Joseph Earle Duke, 62, died at home in Gosport Dec. 22, 2025. He was born Nov. 30, 1963, in Pensacola, Fla., to Rufus Donald Duke and Rachel Williamson Duke. He was predeceased by his father, Donald Duke; and uncles, Richard Duke and Marion Duke. He is survived by his mother; daughters, Brandi ( Tony) Stacey and Brittany ( Brandon) Garrick, granddaughters, Hailey (Josh) Helms and Alyssa Crutchfield, grandsons, Reece Garrick and Lucas Stacey, aunts, Dean Owens and Kay (Adrian) Boutwell, uncles, Dwight (Lorraine) Duke and Frank Duke, and other extended family and friends. Joe was of the Methodist faith and...

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Angel Powell scored a gamehigh 25 points — and made 10 of 14 foul shots — as Jackson routed McIntosh 53-24 in the William Mitchell tournament at UMSWright on Dec. 18. Powell scored 15 of her points in the second half for the Aggies (6-5). “She’s our big-time leading scorer,” Jackson coach Deasia Lee said of Powell. “We try to get her involved in the offense as much as possible, catching the ball on the cut, just driving the ball and being more aggressive on offense and draw those fouls and get to the free-throw line.” Lee said she wanted...

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Arrests booked in the Clarke County Dec. 15-22 include the following: Desmen Keyshawn Whigham, 32, criminal mischief second degree Everette Horn, 33, menacing Jerome Djwone Darrington, 35, burglary third degree Angela Connick, 54, organized retail theft Robert Wayne Richardson Jr., 45, probation violation – new charge – misdemeanor James Walter Smith, 59, probation revocation – technical violation Rennie Tyrone Scott Jr., 27 driving while license suspended Vishalkumar Patel, 38, driving under the influence of alcohol Daveona Chardanae Billingsley, 22, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance Demarious Jackson, 30, leaving the scene of an accident w/injury Charles Douglas Godwin, 51,...

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Local qualifying for Democratic and Republican candidates in the 2026 Washington County primary opens Jan. 5 for offices including sheriff, coroner, county commission districts 2 and 4 and revenue commissioner. Those wishing to qualify for the Democrat primary can do so between 9 a.m. on Jan. 5 and 5 p.m. on Jan. 23. Call Tommy Fuller at (251) 513-1499 for more information. Those who want to run as Republicans should call Willie Long at (251) 656-3973 which opens Jan. 5 until 5 p.m. on Jan. 23.

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The Hobson Historical Group will host its annual Deer Trot Split the Pot on Jan. 16-18, with proceeds going to electrical and maintenance expenses for Memorial Park and needs in the community. The event will consist of a three-day hunt. Each gun requires a 0 entry fee. Alabama and Mississippi deer will be accepted. Hunters will compete in youth (15-under) and adult (16-over) divisions. First and second place will be given to the biggest buck and doe in each category. Registration for anyone who does not pre-purchase a ticket will be held on Jan. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Gil...

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The Regional Child Advocacy Center Inc. in Grove Hill will receive a ,467 grant from Gov. Kay Ivey to help children who have been physically, mentally or sexually abused in central and south Alabama. The funding will support child abuse victims in Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties. The Regional Child Advocacy Center is one of eight child advocacy and support centers statewide receiving grant funding to provide specialized services to children who are victims of abuse, family violence and human trafficking. The Grove Hill-based center works closely with law enforcement, medical professionals and child welfare agencies to provide coordinated care...

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