The South Alabamian News Podcast

Insufficient evidence was found that McIntosh High violated transfer rules involving three unnamed football players, according to an Oct. 17 letter sent to the school by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The Demons (7-3) are enjoying their best season since 2012, winning six straight games to make the playoffs out of 1A Region 1. Millry High Principal Lance Bolen alleged in a report to the AHSAA that McIntosh might have violated the association’s transfer, recruiting and academic rules regarding the eligibility of the three players, according to a letter sent from AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon to McIntosh High...

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GROVE HILL — Clarke County overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Washington County 34-21 on Oct. 24 for its 28th straight region win and fifth straight 2A Region 1 championship. “Great job by the players and assistant coaches dealing with the ups and downs of the game,” Bulldogs coach Jason Massey said. “(Washington County) Coach (Justin) Whitsett had his team ready to play. Our offensive line did a fantastic job of winning the line of scrimmage in the second half and answering the scores by Washington County. I’m proud of our players for continuing the streak of regional wins and championships....

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Through Oct. 31 Grove Hill Baptist Church hosts the annual Athletic Breakfast every Friday in October in the church fellowship hall starting at 7 a.m. Jackson Chapel Church of God in Christ will host Hallelujah Night on October 31 at 6 p.m. The free event will feature hot dogs, drinks, and a trunk-or-treat. Nov. 2 Grove Hill Baptist Church will host a Fall Carnival on Nov. 2 from 5–7 p.m., featuring games, food, treats, hayrides, prizes, and fun for all ages. Nov. 9 St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Carlton will celebrate its church anniversary and homecoming at 1 p.m. The...

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The following deeds and licenses were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: Marriage License Oct 20 – 24 Christopher Lee Phillips to Leighton Lewis Luker Deeds Oct 20 - 24 Wanda Milstead Couch, Phillip Lee Milstead, David Ross Milstead to Darrell Linder (Statutory) Carolyn Thrash, Lucinda Franklin Morrell to Regina Franklin (Warranty) Michele C. Baker to Stephen J. Baker (Quit Claim) Michele C. Baker to Stephen J. Baker (Quit Claim) John Richard Creel to Nelda Mosley Creel (Warranty) Michele C. Baker to Stephen J. Baker (Quit Claim) Smith RV Lots LLC to Southwest Alabama Properties LLC (Warranty) Maxine G....

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Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for Oct. 20-25 arrests: Danielle Gonzalez, 28, organized theft 3x Ja’havon Roper, 22, burglary second degree, assault – domestic violence Calls for service Alarms: 8Ambulance: 6Animal calls: 1Armed robbery: 1Assist citizens: 4Burglary: 3Close patrol: 1Criminal trespassing: 1Discharge of a firearm: 1Disorderly person: 1Domestic: 3EMS transfers: 1Escorts: 2Fall: 1 Harassment: 6Hit and run: 2I-phone crash detection: 1Juvenile problems: 1LifeFlight: 1Neglect: 1Prowler: 1Reckless driving: 2Repo: 2Serving papers: 1Suspicious activity: 4Theft of property: 2Traffic details: 2Traffic hazard: 2Traffic stops: 26Transport: 2Walk through: 3Welfare checks: 1Wreck no injuries: 4

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Arrests booked in the Clarke County Oct. 20-26 include the following: Osdianis Pupoleyva, 46, leaving the scene of an accident. Jahavon D. Roper, 22, domestic violence – strangulation or suffocation, and second-degree burglary. Dion Jerel Russell, 32, probation revocation – technical violation. Henrietta Vachel Smiley, 54, unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance, and second degree unlawful possession of marijuana. Jackie Elbert Kever, 54, second-degree theft of property ([post_excerpt],500–,500). Cody Wayne Rynders, 38, drug court. Ashley Lynn Young, 39, third-degree retail theft. Danielle Ray Gonzalez, 28, organized retail theft. Richard Vernon Weaver, 54, unlawful possession or receipt of a...

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Jackson Intermediate School has announced those students achieving the A and A/B honor rolls for the first nine weeks of the 2025-26 school year. Third grade All A’s: Genesis Barnett, Yalys Blake, Marionna Gaston, Londyn Howard, Waylon Isbell, Jaiden Jackson, A’Leah King, Skylar Knight, Riley Rivers, J.B. Rostas and Brielle White. All A’s/B’s: Caiden Bowe, Kamille Bowen, London Campbell, Zoelle Cleaves, Jayden Dickinson, Aliah Dunagan, Layla Gilchrist, Zalen Green, Skylein James, Amelah Jenkins, Kaesen Johnson, Braxton Howard, Jamal Hunt, David Knight, Mariah Manning, Abrielle “Abby” Marks, Oakley Mc- Lean, Kaemon McReynolds, Bryce Payne, Tamaya Pritchett, Skyler Ramsey, Lilianna Shipley, Aniah...

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University of South Alabama President Jo Bonner and North America Airbus Chairman and CEO Robin Hayes announced a new partnership to establish an Airbus presence at USA’s Research and Technology Park to expand internship and research opportunities. “We want to create meaningful, tangible partnerships and solutions that can help us with some of the challenges of tomorrow,” Hayes said. “We want to harness the power of partnership with the University of South Alabama to conduct industry benchmarking, support curriculum development and research efforts and create internships to give students critical working experience while providing Airbus amazing talent for us to...

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Forestry Festival, Veterans Day, open houses and Christmas parade among events Jackson has a full fall and Christmas schedule, beginning with the 43rd annual Forestry Festival downtown on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Included in the events are the Smith Family Memorial Car Show, the truck and equipment show, lumberjack competition and the NWTF Turkey Call competition. Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov. 2. An open house for Jackson businesses is on Nov. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Attendees can get started early on Christmas shopping and enjoy holiday discounts and treats. A Veterans Day ceremony to honor...

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Jackson five-star running back and Alabama commit E.J. Crowell was honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation. The episode, part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s “Road to the Dome” digital series, was scheduled to be released Wednesday at 7 p. m. CT on the Navy All-American Bowl’s social platforms. C r owe l l will play in the annual East vs. West matchup at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Jan. 10 at noon CT. The game will be televised live on NBC and E.J. Crowell Peacock. The Navy All-American Bowl has featured 631 NFL...

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