Four suspects face charges for drugs and stolen guns
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      Four people were arrested during two separate raids on a residence in the Depot area of Jackson Jan. 18 and 25. Terrance Washington, Millicent White, Michael Allen White and Lorian Manuel, all face drug possession charges and Washington may face additional charges stemming from possession of seve...
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Coffeeville youngsters honor MLK
     Students at Coffeeville Head Start and Clarke County Pre-K recently celebrated the birthday of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parents provided refreshments and birthday hats to make the celebration special. Contributed Photo
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T'ville council approves bid for renovation of fire station
By Arthur McLean Special to The Democrat
      A second round of bidding for work at Thomasville's fire station No. 2 has met with council approval. The city has been working for many months to expand the fire station located at the corner of Old Hwy. 5 and Joe Davis Industrial Blvd.
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Chamber learns about pandemic flu threat
     Ricky Elliott, area coordinator with the Alabama Department of Public Health, spoke Tuesday to a luncheon meeting of the Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce at Gloria's Restaurant. He spoke about how local businesses can plan for a possible pandemic influenza outbreak. Photo by Barry H. Hendrix
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Jackson Police report thefts/drug arrest
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      The Jackson Police Department received several reports of thefts during the past week. Several power tools, valued at $1,600, were reported stolen from the bed of a pickup truck while it was parked at HealthActions between the hours of 8:15-11 a.m., Jan. 24.
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Arrests made by Thomasville Police
      Thomasville Police Department reported five misdemeanor arrests over the past week. Those arrested include: Andre Lamar Davis, driving while license revoked, arrested Jan. 21; cruelty to animals, disorderly conduct, arrested Jan. 24.
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Clarke cattlemen hold annual meeting
By Jim Cox Editor & Publisher
      Dr. Billy Powell, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association and a native of Leroy, told Clarke County cattlemen Saturday about the workings of the state association and how their dues and contributions are put to use to promote the industry in the state and nation.
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Jackson child treated for ingesting meth; police investigating
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat
      A two-year-old child was treated at Jackson Medical Center (JMC), Tuesday, after ingesting what is believed to have been methamphetamine. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, the toddler, reportedly Hispanic, was taken to the hospital by its mother shortly after 1 p.m., Jan. 29. "We ...
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Johnny Estis still going strong at 80, repairing broken TVs, other electronics
By Ellen E. Williams Special to The Democrat
      Johnny Estis, owner of Estis Radio & TV Service of Grove Hill, first began working on televisions in 1952 while serving in the United States Army at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He returned to Clarke County in December 1952 and began working in a hardware store in his hometown of Coffeev...
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Historical society hears about Fort Sinquefield play
By Barry H. Hendrix Managing Editor
      "It takes a while for something to grow and it includes a little love and a little bit of a miracle, said Terry Norris speaking of a proposed play concerning the Battle of Fort Sinquefield. Members of the Clarke County Historical Society heard details about the play during their meeting Jan. 27 a...
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Author draws from his life experiences in new novel
By Kathryn Pickard News Reporter
      Grove Hill resident Jim Herod recently published a novel which begins in Dallas County, where Herod grew up, and ends in Clarke County, where he lives now. The main character in the novel, "Gathering Moss," is a small boy named Wesley Stone.
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Tribute to area bluegrass artist Feb. 3
      The St. Stephens Baptist Church and Victory Grove Pentecostal Church of Wagarville, along with family and friends would like to invite you to a day of Celebration in honor of Jerry Sullivan at 11 a.m. on Feb. 3 at the St. Stephens Baptist Church in St. Stephens.
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Career opportunities on display at Jackson 'Parents Night'
     A "Parents Night" job fair was held Jan. 24 at Jackson High School. The job fair featured booths from area industries such as Boise, Gulf Lumber (top right photo) and Ciba (bottom left photo) and colleges such as Alabama Southern (middle photo) and Bishop State. Bradley Byrne, chancellor of two-year...
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Memories of Louisiana
Memories & Recipes
      It's time for Mardi Gras and it brings back memories from Louisiana. In elementary school we were given the day off for Fat Tuesday and for Ash Wednesday. Louisiana is a predominantly Catholic state and the public schools accommodated the students from the community.
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