The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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Thomasville goes 2-2 for bronze bracket v-ball win
Thomasville finished 2-2 to win the bronze bracket of the Battle of Tombigbee volleyball tournament at Jackson High on Aug. 22. The Tigers lost to Excel 15-25, 15- 25 and to Southern Choctaw 16-25, 22-25. They beat Clarke County 25- 14, 25-18 a...
Penalties fatal for Jackson in loss to Citronelle
JACKSON — First-year Jackson coach Ryan Little didn't have to search far to identify one of his team’s biggest problems following Friday night's 22-13 season-opening loss to Citronelle at Legion Field. The Aggies were flagged 21 times for 160 y...
Thomasville wins a thriller with late heroics over Leroy
THOMASVILLE — Thomasville’s defense held Leroy out of the end zone as time expired and C.J. Welch's 25-yard field goal with 11:26 left provided the winning points in the Tigers’ 22-21 win over the No. 6-ranked Class 1A Bears Friday night in a w...
Bulldogs roll in opener to 29-0 shutout of WCHS
CHATOM — Clarke County’s Isaiah Davis scored on runs of 6 and 12 yards and quarterback Peebo Pugh added two big scoring plays on a 37- yard run and a 27-yard pass to Braylen Watkins as Clarke County shut down Washington County 29-0 Friday night...
JOYCE ALLDAY
Joyce Allday, 71, of Jackson went to be with Jesus on Aug. 15, 2026, at home with her family. She was born Aug. 31, 1954, in Selma to Frances Virginia Fain and Robert Aaron Bozeman Sr. Joyce graduated from Leroy High School in 1972. She la...
Community Calendar
OCT. 3 Thomasville’s Hometown Harvest Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Thomasville. The event will feature a classic car show, Trunk or Treat, face painting, craft and food vendors, produce stands, inflatables, games and contests...
A new current for Central Alabama Water
As many readers may remember, the former Birmingham Water Works Board (“BWWB”) was synonymous with corruption, inefficiency, back-room politics, and the type of nefarious activities that would make most people blush from embarrassment. Everythi...
In Montgomery, the little things add up
Little things do matter. Your Alabama Legislature wants you to think very highly of it. That's not unusual for many aspects of the human experience. In this arena, it matters a lot because favorability translates to votes, and votes are how you...
The night we went looking for trouble
I've written many times about my childhood and how much we kids loved the outdoors. As I started pondering my column for this week, my mind drifted back to the many camping trips I took — in our backyard. My sister and I would bounce between ou...
Fire and rescue visits Wilson Hall Middle
GROVE HILL — Grove Hill Fire Rescue volunteers recently combined lessons on fire safety with hands-on opportunities to learn about firefighting equipment during a visit to Wilson Hall Middle School. Volunteers Elizabeth Hayles, Royce Council an...
CCHS recognizes SRO Fleming
Clarke County High School recently recognized school resource officer Francis Fleming for his work in keeping the school safe. Article Link
Book donation made to WHMS
Wilson Hall Middle School recently received a donation from local author Deborah Williams Robinson of her children’s book “Fables of Frogg Eye Academy.” The book offers life lessons for kids while encouraging them as they go to school to be min...
Restoration work continues at the Stallard House
The Stallard House — also known as the Hearin-Armistead Stallard Home — is believed by historians to be the oldest residential structure still standing in Grove Hill. The house was built in 1842 or 1843 on West Cobb Street, next door to the Cla...
Grove Hill arts center adds interactive mural
GROVE HILL — A new butterfly mural at the Grove Hill Cultural Arts Center is giving visitors a colorful new backdrop for photographs while encouraging the community to celebrate the role of art in everyday life. Revealed on Aug. 6, the mural pa...
Gilmore Law Firm cuts ribbon on renovated office
GROVE HILL — After more than a year of reconstruction, the Gilmore Law Firm has returned to its longtime home at 116 Court Street in Grove Hill. The firm celebrated its return with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, marking the reopening of ...
Walking the Walk
Residents stay healthy with biweekly walk GROVE HILL — Residents looking for a way to stay active and connect with others in the community have a standing opportunity twice a week through Grove Hill Parks and Recreation’s Walk and Talk. Led by ...
Clarke County Commission honored at ACCA convention
The Clarke County Commission was honored with an efficiency and innovation in county government award for its solid waste enforcement program at the 98th annual Association of County Commissions of Alabama convention. Solid waste enforcement of...
Where there's a Will, there's a way!
THOMASVILLE — Former Thomasville standout Will Buford is returning home, joining the Tigers’ staff as the running backs coach. Buford rejoins the program under head coach Clint Anderson, who coached him at Thomasville. He spent last season on t...
Community Calendar
AUG. 7 Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host First Friday Spirit Night on Aug. 7 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature a night of school spirit and community activities in which Jackson area school clubs, organizations, bands, cheerl...
Community Calendar
AUG. 7 Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host First Friday Spirit Night on Aug. 7 in downtown Jackson. The event will feature a night of school spirit and community activities in which Jackson area school clubs, organizations, bands, cheerl...
Alabama redistricting case could shift congressional power
There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which has allowed federal courts to dic...
Alabama redistricting case could shift congressional power
There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights There is no question the U.S. Supreme Court is in the process of dismantling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which has allowed federal courts to dic...
Life keeps getting better
I am reminded again of how old I am getting. Another of my running buddies is celebrating her 80th birthday this month. Where does the time go? We are planning a birthday celebration for her in a couple of weeks. It makes me stop and wonder whe...
