The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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152 episodes
Living the question, not just wearing it
You remember hearing and seeing the popular phrase, WWJD? “What Would Jesus Do.” If you do, very likely you also remember often seeing the mocking curl of the lip of someone in the vicinity. That sentence showed up everywhere and soon became tr...
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Reading myself into winter
Mother Nature has played quite a trick on us, hasn’t she? It is colder here than it has been in quite some time. I am wearing a lot of clothes today. I am just thankful that I have cold-weather clothes to put on. I am wearing a pair of hea...
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The night I didn't see coming
Have you ever had something hit you completely out of the blue — something so unexpected it knocks you flat off your feet and turns your world upside down? That is exactly what happened to me on Jan. 21, around 3 a.m. I woke up with stomach pai...
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Disabled kids enjoy memorial hunt
From left are participants in the 2026 Jerry Chastain Sr. Memorial Hunt. On the back row are Scott Phillips, Brady Baird, Will O’Gwynn, Champ Bowling, Steven Horn, Stick Outlaw, Steven Feather and Bailey Rohkol; on the second row are William Jo...
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Jerry Chastain Sr. Memorial Hunt helps boost disabled
JACKSON— For Jerry Chastain Jr., the annual hunt named for his father isn’t just about harvesting deer and hogs, it’s about honoring his legacy and bringing joy to children with disabilities and their families. The Jerry Chastain Sr. Memorial H...
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Fulton VFD firemen honored
FULTON — Fulton Fire- Rescue recently recognized several members for their service and achievements. Brandon Martin was named Firefighter of the Year and Domontae Perkins received the Most Improved award. A special plaque was presented to Karen...
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Turner selected youth tour winner
Clarke County High School’s Tamia Turner will represent Clarke- Washington EMC at Montgomery Youth Tour in March and receive a 0 scholarship.Artic...
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Rep. Daniels calls for participation
Guest speaker state Rep. Anthony Daniels encouraged community members to remain engaged and active regardless of political outcomes during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Clarke County Chapter of the Alabama Dem...
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A wild primary season
As of 5 p.m. last Friday, qualifying ended for Alabama's May 19 Republican and Democratic Party primary election, meaning that, except for possible disqualifications, the fields are set. Apart from the gubernatorial election at the top of ...
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What your eyes give away
A mirror has a tough job: To show you how fit, skinny or fat your body is. Your clothes have a tougher job, to make your body look good. Your body that is fit, skinny or … well, no need, you already have yourself categorized. A washing machine’...
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The stories we tell ourselves
Have you ever laid outside on a blanket or the hood of your car and watched the clouds drift by? I remember doing that as a child, staring up at the sky and letting my imagination run wild. Later, I found myself doing the same thing with my own...
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Photo
Donald Moore Sr., left, asked the Clarke County Commission Tuesday to name a highway in memory of his brother, former Sheriff Bobby Moore. Emma Perryman, right, of the Drug Education Council thanked commissioners for their support and gave each...
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Thomasville library events
The Thomasville Public Library has announced events. A Share the Love craft swap event is scheduled for Feb. 12 at 5 p.m., a seminar with James Spann on hurricane season preparedness is planned for Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. and St. Patrick’s Day adult ...
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Ivey awards local grant
More than 2,000 in state and federal grant funding has been awarded to child advocacy organizations serving Mobile, Washington and Clarke counties. The funding is part of a .26 million package announced by Gov. Kay Ivey to support services for ...
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New license commission clerk to be employed
GROVE HILL - Since the law requires two employees of the Clarke County License Commissioner’s office who have announced their candidacy for the position to take a leave of absence, the county commission on Tuesday decided to hire one person to ...
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JHS senior makes top eight in Alabama DYW
Jackson High School senior Zymiria Powell finished in the top eight of the Alabama Distinguished Young Women State Program last weekend in Montgomery. Powell, 18, has received 0,850 in scholarship money and is the first Clarke County DYW to pla...
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