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One injured in Whatley vehicle crash

On Friday March 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Clarke County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a collision involving a semitractor/trailer and Honda Pilot at the intersection of US Hwy 84 and Morningstar Road in the Whatley area. Grove Hill Volunteer Fire Department and ASAP EMS also responded to the call. When on-scene, deputies observed a white Honda... READ MORE >

Clarke County Commission approves agenda items

The Clarke County Commission approved two invoices, two resolutions, and several other items on its agenda for the March 26 meeting. The commission approved an invoice from Thompson Engineering for the CR30 resurfacing project for $23,680.50. Invoices from Lewis General Contractors, Inc. were approved for various patching jobs for $59,715.50 and $7,382.50, and mobilization to courthouse for $3,000. Two resolutions... READ MORE >

Governor Ivey dedicates Lowman Enegry Center

Though the skies were gray, and the day was chilly, there was a large turnout for the dedication ceremony for the Lowman Energy Center (LEC) in Leroy. The dedication celebrated the completion of the most efficient generating facility to ever be added PowerSouth’s fleet. “It is one of the most efficient power plants in the country using stateof the-art technology... READ MORE >

Clarke Board of Education approves policy changes

The Clarke County Board of Education approved several policy changes and field trips during its March 21 meeting. The board approved policy revisions to offcampus events, service animals (revised current policy to shortened version), Title IX, voluntary religious expression, sick leave, public participation, extended learning opportunity (new policy), mental health optin, and the library policy (new policy). The board also... READ MORE >

Burroughs named editor for county papers

Thomasville High School graduate Andrea Burroughs has been named the new editor of Clarke County’s three newspapers, The Clarke County Democrat, The South Alabamian and The Thomasville Times. Deep South Media Group LLC bought the three papers in September. Burroughs graduated in 2013 from Thomasville High and attended the University of West Alabama, where she got into journalism while writing... READ MORE >

GH After-School Adventure career day held

On March 21, the Grove Hill After- School Adventure held a Career Fair for students in its program. Local businesses and businesses from the surrounding area set up tables in the gym at Grove Hill Elementary School where students could visit and learn about each business. The businesses that attended were the UWA Black Belt STEM Institute, Jackson Walmart Supercenter,... READ MORE >

LP donates $10,000 to Fulton Fire and Rescue

Louisiana-Pacific recently donated $10,000 to Fulton Fire Rescue. The money will go to the two-bay station that houses the aerial truck. From left are Chief Danny Bedwell, Clarke County LP Mill Manager Thomas Caskey, and Battalion Chief Frank Martin.... READ MORE >

Walk of Life is April 14 in Jackson

The Alpha Women’s Resource Center annual Walk for Life will take place April 14 and April 28 at different locations. The walk on April 14 will begin at the First Baptist Church in Jackson at 4 p.m. The church is located at 214 College Avenue. The April 28 walk is at the Pine Hill walking track at 4 p.m. To... READ MORE >

State economic packages announced

Gov. Kay Ivey and other state officials unveiled “Working for Alabama,” a package of reforms designed to strengthen the state’s workforce and economic and community development efforts. The bipartisan, seven-bill package aims to streamline and make more efficient and effective the state’s efforts and strategies in these respective areas. “Our state has seen tremendous advances as a result of collaborative,... READ MORE >

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail March 19 – 25 include the following: Al Benjamin Jr., 40, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Jessica Shalyn Stephens, 38, driving while license suspended, speeing less than 25 miles per hour, driving while license suspended, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Larry Demarcus Williams, 40,... READ MORE >