The South Alabamian News Podcast

MONTGOMERY — Georgia and Mississippi are joining forces with Alabama on a new powerhouse partnership to keep the Southeast at the forefront of automotive and battery manufacturing. The new partnership brings together the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia and Mississippi State University with the backing of governors from all three states, as well as Southern Company, Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power. State leaders announced last week the creation of the Mississippi Alabama-Georgia Network for Evolving Transportation (MAGNET), which will be headquartered at the University of Alabama. MAGNET will organize the region’s extensive and relevant capabilities and...

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Washington County has received a 0,000 grant to repair aging wooden bridges, county engineer Danny Overton announced at the Aug. 25 county commission meeting. The grant from the Alabama Forestry Commission will also allow several of the county’s small bridges to be replaced with drainage culverts. “We have a contract that will replace a total of seven bridges in the county,” Overton said. The program is designed complete all the projects within two years and includes bridges on Doug Price, Bud Odom, Dry Creek and Ab Richardson roads, Overton said. Overton said he applied for the grant shortly earlier this...

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The Washington County Commission unanimously approved a request by the Five Points Sewer System of McIntosh to have its billing handled by the McIntosh Water System. The proposal for the partnership came to the floor of the Aug. 25 commission meeting, with the sewer system represented by Maxwell Rivers and the water system by David Sullivan. Both men acknowledged the billing and collections will include the disconnection of sewer service. The commission also reappointed Todd Johnston to serve as a member of the water board for another four years. In other business at the meeting, the commission: • Advised Warren...

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Artificial Intelligence, AI, is a wonderful tool for research and information. However, I don’t want my deepest relationship to be with a chatbot, chatgpt, robot or anything related to AI. There is a mega billion-dollar AI movement that is connecting people with their own personal AI bot who will be their dearest and best friend. Someone who cares, who is attentive and fulfills all their conversational needs regardless of the topic. I hope our planet doesn’t become so desperate for companionship that everyone starts spending hours every day talking to “something” that doesn’t really exist but is able to hold...

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ROVE HILL — Being a charitable sort of fellow, Clarke County’s Jason Massey didn’t make his former pupil, Chan Lowe, and his Leroy players dress out under a couple of umbrellas in the rain before their first game against each other as head coaches. It wouldn’t have made any difference anyway, for there were no obvious advantages Massey could latch onto. In fact, Massey and his Bulldogs were so accommodating that they supplied a dry locker room, two turnovers and plentiful short fields that led to the Bears’ 41-12 victory. Lowe knew he had to take advantage of Massey’s temporarily...

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gary Shane Wilson, who left this world on Aug. 25, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on April 30, 1973, in Whatley, Shane’s life was marked by his indomitable spirit, love for his family, and passion for the outdoors. Shane grew up in a close-knit community, graduating from Clarke County High School in 1991, where he was famously voted Mr. CCHS. A talented athlete, he showcased his skills on the football and baseball fields, earning admiration from his peers and coaches alike. After high school, he pursued...

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MONTGOMERY — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened last week to pull tens of millions in federal highway safety dollars from several states unless they start enforcing the Trump Administration’s English-language proficiency rules for commercial truck drivers. Duffy and the Alabama Trucking Association believe this hard-line enforcement is an overdue next step and should be only the beginning. “ Th e Al ab ama Trucking Association has been working diligently on this issue and many others with our federal delegation, the governor’s office and law enforcement, and we will continue to advocate for the highest standards for safety...

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Dove hunters in Clarke County and across Alabama’s north zone will return to the fields on Saturday, Sept. 6, with the start of the 2025-26 mourning and white-winged dove season. Opening-day shooting is limited to the afternoon, with legal hunting hours from noon to sunset. Beginning Sunday, hunters can shoot from one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, continuing daily through Oct. 19. The north zone season will resume for two additional segments on Nov. 22-30 and Dec. 13- Jan. 18. Hunters are allowed a daily bag limit of 15 doves, with a total of 90 hunting days across the three...

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Daniel Ernest Wynn, 71 of Frankville passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. Danny was an individual that never met a stranger and could usually find a connection with anyone he encountered. Danny was born on Jan. 30, 1954, to Daniel Howard Wynn and Voncille Ward Wynn. He was a 1972 graduate of Leroy High School. On July 23, 1976, he married the love of his life, Martha Ellen Hodge. They raised two daughters during their 47-year marriage and made a lifetime of memories traveling, continuously remodeling their home, going to the camp, and fishing. Danny was known for his work...

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Circuit Court Clerk - Summer Scruggs Padgett 251-275-3363 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm closed 12 – 1 for lunch. Probate Court - Judge Valerie Bradford Davis 251-275-3251 Revenue Commissioner - Tyler Montana Prescott, J.D. 251-275-3376 License Commissioner - Linda Goodman 251-275-4141 County Administrator - Christy Roberts 251-275-3507 County Attorney - Bruce Wilson 251-275-3221 County Commissioners - 251-275-3507 District 1 - Honorable Abbey Walker HaagDistrict 2 - Honorable Jackie Ray RushDistrict 3 - Honorable Barry ChanceyDistrict 4 -Honorable Tyrone MoyeDistrict 5 - Honorable Rhondel Rhone Sheriff - DeWayne Smith 251-275-4254 County Engineer - Lance Jordan 251-275-3366

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