The old Alabama State Trooper Post in Grove Hill, closed for several years now, will be reopened gradually starting Friday until it is again at full post status. Major Carey B. Sutton heads the Alabama Highway Patrol Division of the Alabama Department of Public Safety and acknowledged the plans to... More...
Two men were indicted for murder and two for attempted murder when the Clarke County Grand Jury met week before last. William Jehue Fendley was indicted for reckless vehicle murder. He was driving a pickup that ran off the road and struck an embankment, killing the passenger, Nathan Alan Overstree... More...
Senator admits Iraq is a 'quandary' but says he isn't ready to cut off war funds U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby told Clarke County residents Saturday that he makes no apologies for bringing all of the federal dollars he can home to Alabama. He said much of rural Alabama doesn't have the tax base to con... More...
Clarke County Commissioners Tuesday set ranges of pay for two positions in the Clarke County Sheriff's Department and attended to other matters related to the department. Recently, new Sheriff Bobby Moore announced promotions within the department and requested new salaries for those promoted. More...
Ebenezer Black History The Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church of Coffeeville will have its annual Black History Program Sunday, Feb. 18 at noon. A short skit on Rosa Parks will be performed. Deacon Eugene Coats is the church clerk. Rev. Albert Ridgeway is the pastor. More...
There has been much talk in recent years about the disparities between rural Alabama and urban Alabama and the fact that rural Alabama could use a little help in boosting its development and well-being. Gov. More...
Lessie Mae Chatmon, 74, of Mobile died Feb. 7, 2007 at her residence. She was born Dec. 16, 1932. She was a native of Avery, Miss. and former resident of Jackson. She was the only child born to the parentage of Willie and Margurette Brown Chatmon. She was a lifelong member of St. Union Baptist Ch... More...
The Clarke County High School Bulldogs beat the Leopards of Mobile Christian 62-48 Monday night in Mobile to win the Class 3A, Area 1 tournament and earn the right to host in the sub-state round this Friday. Tourney MVP Ben Burroughs led CCHS 23 points and seven rebounds. Deforest Taite added 10 p... More...
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