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GROVE HILL — Martez Owens scored what proved to be the decisive touchdown late in the third quarter and No. 10-ranked Clarke County recovered a fumble deep in its territory in the waning moments to hold off J.U. Blacksher 21-20 on Sept. 4. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 2A Region 1) came back from a 12-0 halftime deficit to win their 29th straight region game. Owens scored on a 3-yard run with 24 seconds remaining in the third quarter after a Blacksher fumble for a 21-12 lead but Jaden Stallworth responded with a 2-yard TD run and Blacksher added a two-point...

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ATMORE — Jackson survived a wild finish to pick up its first win of the season Sept. 4. Julian Hunt scored what proved to be the winning touchdown on a 1-yard run with 9: 12 remaining and Champ Burnett kicked the decisive extra point for a 14-13 victory but the Aggies had to hold off Escambia County in the final minutes. “It was a nailbiter,” Jackson’s Ryan Little said after picking up his first win as the Aggies’ coach. “We needed it. I told somebody earlier, ‘I need to win like I need air.’” The Blue Devils could have put...

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C.J. Rowden scored three touchdowns to lead No. 8-ranked Thomasville to a 27-12 road win at W.S. Neal on Sept. 4. Rowden scored on runs of 1 yard, 19 and 2 yards for the Tigers (3-0). Tyson Davis added a 56-yard TD run in the second period and Thomasville led 20-2 at halftime. The Eagles fumbled the opening onside kick and C.J. Welch recovered at Neal’s 43. Six plays later, Rowden scored from the 1. Rowden scored again from 19 yards out later in the first quarter and added his third score on a 2-yard run in the third quarter....

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National Preparedness Month in September is a good time for homeowners to prepare for severe weather. Proper planning can help save families from injury and inconvenience when severe weather strikes. Prepare for severe winds by creating a disaster preparedness plan, including a disaster survival kit and an emergency evacuation plan. Getting up-to-the-minute information is an important part of staying safe in any weather emergency. When severe weather threatens, tune in to a NOAA weather radio or battery-powered radio for updates. Here are some other safety tips: • A high wind advisory means sustained winds of more than 25 miles per...

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SEPT 19 Second Chances Cancer support group will host a benefit to bring awareness to cancers of all types Saturday, Sept. 19 at S.P. Hudson Park. There will be a benefit ride with line up at 9:15 a.m. at Clarke County High School and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. down N. Jackson Street. A concert in the park will follow at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served but those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. For additional information contact Annye Owens at 334-830-6518. SEPT 21 September 22nd is the first day of fall in 2026....

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The more things change, the more they stay the same, is a very succinct adage, especially when it comes to politics. Faces and places and races change in politics, but one thing that stays the same is, the candidate who has the most money for campaign advertising and vote gathering, nine times out of ten wins. Name identification is the most important factor when voters select a candidate. Money buys name identification, and name identification equates into votes. Thus, there is no truer adage in politics than money is the mother’s milk of politics. This reassurance was upheld in the...

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I was picking up after the children on an ordinary Tuesday morning when suddenly, the world changed. It was Sept. 11, 2001 and it was press day at my newspaper. Press days were long days and I knew when I left home that morning, I wouldn't return until the wee hours of Wednesday. Like I still do today, I had the television on while getting ready for work. I had the volume turned up so I could hear the morning news as I went from room to room getting dressed and straightening the house. I was preparing for a long...

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Kansas Richardson, a fourth-grade student at Thomasville Elementary School, has received a Positive Office Referral for displaying kindness and leadership. She is pictured with John Sheffield, TES assistant principal.

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The new modern manufacturing career tech class at Thomasville High School received a donation of hard hats and safety vests from Burkes Mechanical and Electrical. Pictured are teacher Jimmy Williams with Caden Lewis, Ryan Washington, Cole Stephens, C.J. Welch, Coleman Pilkington, Gavin Baker and Cameron James.

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