The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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Inside the Statehouse
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Goldwater landslide which was the tidal wave that swept the deep South into the Republican party. Alabama and the South had voted solidly Democratic for president for over 80 years prior to 1964....
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Where do all my nasal fluids come from?
I am finally, in what I think is the last phase of my recent health confusion. My nose is dripping, and I think I use at least one box of tissues daily. When I was young, I remember having a bad case of this kind of thing, and I asked my mother...
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CWEMC to give away 2014 F150 during annual drive
The Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Corporation will host the company’s annual drivethrough meeting registration on Oct. 16-17. CWEMC officials said members will be allowed to register and vote at either the Chatom Community Center or the...
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Business is more than just a cup of Joe
GROVE HILL — In downtown Grove Hill, where the rhythms of rural life beat steadily, The Square Cup has stood for more than a decade as more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee. Opened in 2013 by Janice Johnson, the shop was created with a...
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Volunteers needed
Volunteers are currently being sought to help the elderly and lowto moderate-income residents with their tax returns. Volunteers often include students, tax professionals, retirees and those looking to help their community but no experience is ...
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October designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month
GROVE HILL — The Clarke County Commission proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during its Tuesday meeting. “Once a secret kept in families, domestic violence is now recognized as a serious crime, one that has severe consequen...
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event held to honor local heroes
FULTON — A fall gospel singing on Saturday celebrated community spirit and honored local heroes as part of the Fulton Fire Department’s activities for Fire Prevention Week. The event at the Morris W. Allday Station No. 1 featured an honor cerem...
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Council approves 3% pay bump
GROVE HILL — The Grove Hill City Council approved a .9 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year Monday, including a 3% raise for employees. The bulk of the budget, .3 million, is for the general fund that includes most city departments and other...
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Quick action thwarts possible fire at deli
The menu at the Courthouse Square Deli Bakery last Friday was fried fish and fried shrimp. Just as lunch service began, a grease fire started in the kitchen sparked by one of the fryers. Quick action by the kitchen workers using a fire extingui...
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Mayor: Hospitals need first aid
GROVE HILL — Jackson Mayor Paul South appealed to the Clarke County Commission on Tuesday for a plan to support the county’s remaining rural public hospitals in Jackson and Grove Hill, even if it includes a small tax. South emphasized the criti...
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Mother killed in U.S. 84 wreck near Clarke-Monroe Co. line
One woman was killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 84 in Gosport on Oct. 1, according to the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Office. Charissa Clarke, 36, died after being ejected when the ...
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Deer Season 2024-2025
BOW AND ARROW – STALK HUNTING: Oct. 15, 2024-Feb. 10, 2025 - Either Sex SPECIAL YOUTH GUN Nov. 15-18, 2024 - Either Sex SPECIAL MUZZLELOADER AND AIR RIFLE: Privately Owned or Leased Land and Open Permit Public Lands (Stalk Hunting Only) Nov. 18...
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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE All kickoffs at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY • Washington Co. @ Bayshore Christian FRIDAY • Jackson @ St. Michael • Millry @ McIntosh • Fruitdale @ Southern Choct. • Leroy @ Marengo • Jackson Acad. @ Sparta Acad. • Clarke Prep @ Lowndes Acad.
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Jackson Academy Eagles struggle to take flight
JACKSON — Quarterback Huntley Dees accounted for both Jackson Academy touchdowns but the Eagles fell to Crenshaw Christian 50-12 Friday night. Dees ran 30 yards for a TD and hit Thomas Kimmons with a 50-yard scoring pass but JA (3-3) couldn’t k...
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No. 1 Aggies smack LeFlore Rattlers
MOBILE — E.J. Crowell ran for 130 yards on just four carries in the first half, including touchdown runs of 70 and 7 yards, while Omarion King had touchdown receptions of 58 and 6 yards and a 50-yard pick-six to lead No. 1-ranked Class 4A Jacks...
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DAWGS ON THE MOVE!
MILLRY — Lucas Kelly booted a 19-yard field goal as time expired to lift Clarke County to a 30-27 win over Millry Friday night. Moments earlier, it looked as if the game was going into overtime as the snap sailed through the hands of the Bulldo...
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Enchanting spider lilies bloom like magic
I n recent days, the striking Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) has started to appear across fields and gardens in south Alabama, painting the landscape with its fiery, red hue. Known for its delicate, spidery petals which fan out in a circular...
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Thrift store is changing lives
By EDUARDO MAGAÑA The Clarke County Democrat I n downtown Jackson, Ashley Arnold leads a unique and heartfelt mission through Broken Bow Women’s Ministry, a small thrift store with a big impact. Far more than just a place to shop, the store is ...
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Community events - activities
Homecoming services St. Peter Baptist Church of the Allen Community will host its annual Homecoming services on Oct. 6, starting at noon. Pastor Matthew Davis will deliver the message. Revival services will begin on Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 at 7 n...
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County Offices
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...
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