
The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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Legals
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURESALECLARKE COUNTYDefault having been made in thepayment of the indebtedness securedby that certain mortgage executedby Elmore Creer and Regina Creer,husband and wife, originally in favor ofCitifinancial Corporation, LLC on ...
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Grieving with great assurance
Somehow, this month marks six years. It still feels like yesterday to me. It still feels surreal. Nothing about life really prepares you to lose someone you love. I’ve seen enough news stories to know these things happen, but I never expected t...
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CCHS announces 2025-2026 ambassadors
Clarke County High School announces student ambassadors for 2025-2026 as follows: Kaiya Campbell, Torrie James, Jaylyn Mc- Caskill, Sarah Kate Slayton, Jack Fuller, MaKayla Harris, Amariyah Pugh, John Overton, Ameeria Culpepper, Whitney Chaney,...
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Crowell commits to Crimson Tide
JACKSON -- Few in the crowd that jammed into the Jackson Assembly House on June 26 knew where E.J. Crowell had decided to play college football, perhaps because Crowell himself didn’t know for sure until the early morning hours. “It was la...
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In Loving Memory of Charles Russell Robinson
Charles Russell Robinson, 67, of Fairhope, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Whatley, Oct. 31,1957. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Charles was a man of quiet st...
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Andrew Michael Onderdonk
Andrew Michael Onderdonk departed this life on June 26, 2025, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Leon Onderdonk, his mother, Eunice Rowell Onderdonk, brothers, Benjamin Joseph Onderdonk and Richard Leroy Onderdon...
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Eldaree West Fendley
Eldaree West Fendley, 84, of Greenwood, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. Eldaree was born on December 25, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Fendley; parents, Wiley B. West and Myrtle Walker West; s...
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Johnny Randolph "Ranny" Autry
Johnny Randolph "Ranny" Autry, 69, of Coffeeville, passed away at Mobile Infirmary on June 18, 2025. He was born on Aug. 7, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Shepherd Autry; his father, John Willard Autry; and his brother, Jo...
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Thomasville Arrests Report
The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of June 23 - 29 is listed below. Accidents: 4Traffic Tickets: 15Warning Tickets: 22Merchant Checks: 364 Arrest Reports: Daril Darcell Jackson,...
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Clarke County Arrest Report
Clarke County Jail Arrests booked in the Clarke County June 23 - 29 include the following: Kendrick Darrington, 38, unlawful distribution of controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute Brandon Terrell Hollins, 28, driving while l...
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Of Record and Note
Marriage License June 23 - 27: Gregory Ray Phillips to Jordan Elizabeth Wallace Matthew Layne Johns to Morgan Elizabeth Brunson Brandi Buckalew Van Dee to James Chad Ott Deeds June 23 - 27: Haleigh Wright to Packing Corporation of America; Brad...
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Community Events and Activities
Clarke Prep School orientation for 8th and 9th graders will be Aug. 5. All 9th grade students and at least one parent/ guardian will need to make plans to attend. ONLY the 8th grade students s/parents taking Algebra I with Mrs. Caldwell will ne...
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4th of July breakfast, a must go political event
In bygone days in Alabama politics, there were several what I call “go to” events for statewide Alabama politicians and potential candidates. Today, there is one, the Dekalb/Henager Ledbetter/ Livingston 4th of July Breakfast. About 10 years ag...
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Butterflies are expected to fly, not crawl
There were once two butterflies who had known each other when they were just caterpillars, crawling around eating leaves and stuff. Both caterpillars entered their cocoons at the same time. Then one day, something happened inside those cocoons ...
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Car show July 12th
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 12, and plan to cruise over to Gates Drive Park in Thomasville for a day filled with cars, music, and lots of fun! This “Car Show Extravaganza” is hosted by the Boys N Toys organization, whose mission is t...
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Sims performs at Flying Bricks concert
McKinley Sims, a rising sixth-grade student at Thomasville Middle School, performed June 28 at the Flying Bricks Community Band’s Independence Day concert in the Thomasville Civic Center. She performed two songs from “Matilda, The Musical,” whi...
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Flying Bricks musicians recognized
Musicians from the Flying Bricks Community Band were recognized during the June 28 concert commemorating Independence Day.Article Link
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Flying Bricks present Thomasville concert
The Flying Bricks Community Band presented its annual Independence Day concert on Saturday, June 28 at the Thomasville Civic Center,Articl...
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Log truck mishap
On Wednesday, June 25, a log truck of JNEW Enterprises LLC overturned after making a right turn onto Highway 5 in Pine Hill. The driver, Barren Williams of Grove Hill, walked away with minor injuries. He was taken to the Grove Hill Memorial Hos...
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Classifieds/Legals
See What’s New in theClassieds Announcements • Antiques • Automotive • Employment • Furniture • Garage Sales • Musical Instruments • Real Estate • Recreation • Rentals • Sporting Goods • Tickets • Tools • & More New Listings Weekly
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William Terry Smith
William Terry Smith, 79, of Grove Hill, passed away on June, 18, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Terry was born on Feb. 21, 1946, to parents William Leon Smith and Doris Joiner Clements. Mr. Smith moved to Pine Hill with his family w...
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Holland Reeves
Holland Reeves, 89, of Jackson, passed away on June 14, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Holland was born on April 12, 1936, to parents Rufus Reeves and Louise Reeves. A member of Forest Avenue Baptist Church, he had a...
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