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Alabama 4-H has named Adam Anderson as the 2025- 26 Southwest Alabama 4-H Volunteer of the Year, recognizing more than a decade of service to youth agricultural programs in Clarke County. Anderson has volunteered with Clarke County 4-H since 2012, supporting events, clinics and educational opportunities for local students. Organizers said he frequently works behind the scenes to help ensure activi...

Former Millry head football coach Billy Gardner will not have to serve the remainder of his split sentence for sending inappropriate material to a Leroy High School student, according to a court order from Circuit Judge Perry Newton. Gardner, who got a 10-year prison sentence in 2023 but was given a reverse split sentence with three years of supervised probation, appeared in court April 7 for a st...

The Arc of Clarke County held its 26th annual Spring Jubilee on April 11 in Jackson, drawing vendors, families and community members for fundraising and activities benefiting individuals with developmental disabilities. What began more than two decades ago as a small open house has grown into one of the organization’s largest annual events, according to staff members. “It started out much smaller...

At just 22 years old, Harley Newton thought she was dealing with routine stomach issues. Instead, she found herself facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis. Newton, who lives in Thomasville but is originally from Jackson, began experiencing persistent stomach problems. Initially, she assumed the symptoms were related to irritable bowel syndrome. After her younger sister was diagnosed with Crohn’s...

Dumpsters are being placed throughout Clarke County for residents to dispose of household junk and for the use of volunteers who collect roadside litter during the annual spring cleanup month. Clarke County Commissioner Tyrone Moye said he was proud of a group of students who on their own initiative have already picked up garbage and litter in The Depot area. Saturday will feature a focused commun...

The annual Earth Day celebration and market season kickoff at the Pine City Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will feature local growers and vendors, as well as family-friendly activities throughout the morning. The community cleanup organized by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce begins at 8 a.m. Garden and nutrition activities hosted by the Alabama Coopera...

Extreme drought conditions across Alabama have prompted a statewide fire alert, according to State Forester Rick Oates, who said the lack of rain and low humidity combine to make brush and woods fires more likely. Only certified burn managers with burn permits are allowed to burn during the alert. Landowners and homeowners should avoid burning trash or debris during the alert. Violators can be fin...

Washington County Circuit Judge Perry Newton is considering a request to dismiss charges against a Wagarville man accused of burying a Hummer vehicle to defraud an insurance company. Gene Parnell appeared before Newton on April 7, four years after Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and investigators unearthed a GMC Hummer in Tibbie in connection with allegations that Parnell buried the veh...

Have you ever been driving down the highway minding your own business when the vehicle in front of you suddenly whips into a driveway with no blinker at all? No warning. No signal. No clue. Just a sharp turn that makes you hit the brakes and wonder if they learned to drive from a cereal box. Then there is the driver with the blinker on for 10 miles. Click. Click. Click. At that point you are not e...

My bruises have not yet disappeared from my fall last week. One thing it has taught me is not to be vain about my appearance. The bruises were not all gone by Easter. I sing in the choir, and we had a big anthem prepared for the holiday, so I knew I needed to be there. I did what I had done for the theater in New Orleans. I put on a pair of sunglasses and went. I looked like a cross between Ray Ch...

This will be a strong political year, with several interesting and competitive races. However, there is only one truly hotly contested open congressional seat in Alabama. The state’s other six incumbent congressmen are expected to cruise to reelection, either unopposed or with only token opposition. That is not unusual in modern politics. Defeating an incumbent member of Congress is extremely diff...

NOW-MAY 1 The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for upcoming First Friday events. Vendors may offer homemade and baked goods, fresh lemonade and drinks, retail and boutique items, handmade crafts, artisan goods, specialty products and other unique finds. Those interested may register at www.jacksonalabama.org. The first event will be May 1 and feature the Cruise-In. APRIL 17-18 T...

The Clarke County 4-H Pig Squeal returns for its 12th annual show and sale on April 25 in Fulton, bringing together youth exhibitors, families and community buyers for one of the county’s largest hands-on agriculture projects. The event will begin with the show at 11 a.m., followed by an auction expected to start around 1 p.m., according to Clarke County Extension officials. Twenty- two participan...

Coleman Pilkington was 3 for 3, Hunter Norwood had two hits and four RBIs and Christian Draper threw a two-hitter to lead Thomasville to an 11-1, five-inning romp over visiting Dallas County on April 7. Pilkington tripled in the fifth inning and singled in the second and fourth. The Tigers scored twice in the first and added five runs in the second, including RBI singles from Pilkington and Draper...

TUSCALOOSA — In its first formal appearance before the public since being emasculated by Indiana in the Rose Bowl, Alabama gave no clues that it could be a great football team based on what transpired in Saturday’s A-Day game. The running game still needs a lot of work. With a completely new offensive line, it was still alarming that the Tide couldn’t hammer the ball into the end zone inside the 5...

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Thomas D. Few passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Jackson. Born Oct. 28, 1949, he was a dedicated electrician who proudly served for many years at AEC, retiring after decades of commitment to his profession. As a member of Jackson Church of Christ, Thomas held strong values and built lasting relationships within his community. He was also a lifetime member of the NRA and had a deep...

Mr. Barnes passed away peacefully Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Millry. His legacy was marked by distinguished service in the United States Army, where he was honored with numerous awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3rd OLC), Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, NCO...