The Clarke County Democrat Podcast
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Nonpartisan municipal elections have become partisan
Political pundits and observers and political players have espoused the long- held belief in the mantra “all politics is local.” I have changed my tune on this well- known adage and belief. My observation is that today it is the opposite, “all ...
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Two car shows in the next two weeks in the county
Automotive enthusiasts won’t have to leave the county for the next two weekends to enjoy car shows! This Saturday, in conjunction with the Jackson Forestry Festival, the 43rd Annual Smith Family Memorial Auto Show will take place from 8-12. The...
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Superstitions are just another part of living in the South
Superstitions are something we all grew up with to some degree, especially in the South. Superstitions are part folk tale, part oral history and a part of each of our day to day lives. The little superstitions the majority of us participate in ...
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Something Congress understands - how to mislead the public
I went some places today, and in both places, there were people talking about the government. Not about the shutdown which is what you would expect they would be yammering about. No, what they were talking about was Big Pharma’s hold on the gov...
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Alpha Women's Resource Center annual banquet celebrates 33 years of service to the community
JACKSON — More than 200 guests gathered on Oct. 23 at H.W. Pearce Memorial Park for the Alpha Women’s Resource Center’s annual fundraising banquet, which celebrated 33 years of life-affirming ministry across southwest Alabama. Executive Directo...
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Fair pageant winners crowned
JACKSON — Zymiria Powell was crowned the senior high school queen of the Greater Clarke-Washington Fair Monday to cap the fair’s annual pageants. Powell, the daughter of Allegra Powell, received a ,000 scholarship. First runner-up Madison Sims,...
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Taylor found guilty of capital murder in 2021 robbery
David Demetrius “Meechie” Taylor was convicted of capital murder by a Clarke County jury for his role in an intentional killing during a 2021 robbery in Jackson, according to the First Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office. Thearthur Dixo...
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Pioneer Day fun for all
GROVE HILL — The sounds of blacksmith hammers, laughter and the rhythmic churn of homemade butter filled the air last weekend as the Clarke County Museum hosted its annual Pioneer Day. The event on the museum grounds drew crowds from across the...
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Threats to synagogues lead to arrest
Ammunition and body armor were seized Monday night at a residence in Needham and a suspect was arrested after local law enforcement agencies were notified of credible threats against synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states, according to th...
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Legals
ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTIONThe following unclaimed vehicle(s)will be sold on December 01, 2025- Time - 9 a.m., if not claimed - 1100Gates Dr Thomasville, AL 36784.2007 Chevrolet Silverado2GCEK13M471614682 BID NOTICESNotice to Contractors Federal ...
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YARD/ESTATE SALES
Annual Oakbriar neighborhood yard sale Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 8 a.m. Sollie Rd. between Cottage Hill and Three Notch.Article Link
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AUTOMOTIVE
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FOR SALE
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HEALTH/BEAUTY
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STATEWIDE
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Brown, Dixon help McIntosh surge to playoffs with 62-0 win
MCINTOSH — Jayden Brown ran for four touchdowns and McIntosh roared to its first playoff berth since 2012 by crushing J.F. Shields 62-0 on Oct. 17. Brown scored on runs of 3, 6, 8 and 53 yards for the Demons (6-3, 4-2 1A Region 1), who won thei...
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Leroy gets 600th all-time win
LEROY — No. 3-ranked Leroy walloped Fruitdale 56-0 on Oct. 17 to capture the program’s 600th all-time victory. Leroy is one of only 48 programs statewide to reach the milestone. T.R. Miller is the state’s winningest program with 744 victories. ...
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THE DAWGS DOMINATE
Hayden Dotson (1) takes a quiet moment of thankfulness during Clarke County’s overwhelming 36-14 victory over St. Luke’s last Friday night. The Bulldogs held St. Luke’s to just 51 yards of total offense. It was the Bulldogs’ 27th straight regio...
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