2011-03-31
Many thanks to all who participated in appraisal show
We, on the Clarke Regional Animal Shelter Task Force, would like to thank everyone who came out to the Vintage Treasures Antiques Appraisal Show at the Clarke County Museum on Saturday. The weather was good to us for this year’s benefit! Thanks also to all the volunteers who worked to make it a success, and to all the local merchants […]
Clarke school board adopts calendar for the coming year
The Clarke County Board of Education at its March 24 meeting attended to other matters other than voting to close Coffeeville High School. The board approved a school calendar for the 2011-12 year. Students will begin classes on Aug. 15. Christmas break will be Dec. 21-Jan. 4. Spring break is April 2-6 and the last day for students will be […]
Ala. Forestry Commission’s arson dog ‘Blaze’ aids in arrest of Baldwin man
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC), in conjunction with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 44-year-old Brian Keith Wilson of Stapleton on charges of Wildland Arson. Wilson was arrested on March 23 as a result of an investigation into the cause of several wildfires set January 8 – 9, 2011, in the Stapleton area of Baldwin County. Wilson was placed in […]
Men’s, Women’s softball tourney set for April 9-10
There will be a softball tournament Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10 at McFadden Park in Thomasville starting at 11 a.m. The men’s division will have a $125 entry fee per team. First place will receive $500; second and third place will receive a trophy. The women’s division will have a $100 entry fee per team. First place will receive $300; […]
Cockerham places in recent horse show
The Choctaw County Saddle Club got off to a sunny start recently in Butler, kicking off the show season with a bevy of races and events. The show was just the first of eight scheduled for 2011, with shows coming up on April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8. There will be […]
CCHS captures 12-inning thriller
It took 12 innings and almost four hours, but the Clarke County High Bulldogs completed the season sweep of the Thomasville Tigers with a 4-5 extra inning win Monday evening at the Gerald Stephens Sports Complex. Thomasville jumped out to a early 2-0 lead in the first inning with a pair of hits. They added to the lead in the […]
Lady Gators scored late to beat JA
The Clarke Prep Lady Gators struck for five runs in the sixth inning to beat the Lady Eagles of Jackson Academy 5-0 Monday afternoon in Jackson. The game was knotted at 0-0 at the start of the inning before the Lady Gators crossed the plate. Kiley Dunagan (9-1) struck out 14 batters and allowed just one hit in seven innings […]
GH Dixie Opening Day is Saturday
The Grove Hill Dixie Youth baseball and softball league will be having their annual Opening Day ceremonies and parade this Saturday. The parade, which will follow the usual route, will begin at 9 a.m. The teams will line-up in front of Grove Hill Baptist Church at 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies are slated to begin at 10 a.m. All teams will […]
