In the April 25 edition of the Clarke County Democrat, an article titled “Commission creates drug education council” was mistitled. The commission did not create the Drug Education Council. The commission approved a resolution for the Drug Education Council. Also, in the accompanying photo cutline of the same article, Chief Ken Sterner was identified as “Chief Jen Sterner.” We apologize for any confusion these errors have caused. Article Link ..read more

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled 75 parole hearings and 26 hearings on requests for pardons this week, April 30 – May 2, 2024. One Clarke County inmate is up for parole consideration on May 1. Watson Rashaad Jones of Thomasville was sentenced to three years in jail on Dec. 11, 2023, on charges of burglary third degree and possession of a controlled substance. Jones is to serve his sentences concurrently. He has currently only served six months of his three-year sentence and could potentially be released depending on the results of his parole hearing Jones was... Article L ..read more

The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of April 22 – 28 is listed below. Accidents: 04 Traffic Tickets: 21 Warning Tickets: 33 Merchant Checks: 351 Arrest Charges Reported: Aaliyah Kejanna Mc- Call, bench warrant (Marengo County) Jeremiah Heaven, bail jumping Octavius Tyrone Peace, disorderly conduct Macy Renea Overton, resisting arrest, alias writ of arrest, attempting to elude a police officer Terrence Devon Dumas, assault Micheal Deshaun Kennedy, domestic incident Shakayla Lashay Bouler, domestic incident Freddie James Witherspo ..read more

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail April 23 - 30 include the following: Keanthony Davis, 21, robbery first degree, robbery second degree, probation violation – felony Marcus Tyrone Woods, 31, here for court Marquell Rashaun Kimbrough, 27, here for court Stedman Wykeif Grayson, 35, unlawful possession or receipt of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, use or possession first offense, burglary third degree Charles McReynolds, 32, unlawful distribution of controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute, burglary third degree, receiving stolen property second degree, [post_ex ..read more

Spring officially began about a month ago and is now making a brilliant appearance. Grass is awakening from its winter sleep, and myriad flowers are resplendent in full bloom. It is the time of year when many people think of spring-cleaning activities such as freshening up the inside of the house or removing the clutter from the garage. But do not forget to “spring clean” your financial records. What can you do to organize your financial records? First, put together a folder that includes information that will help your family or other designated person figure out how to handle your... Article ..read more

Marriages April 22—26 Christian Thomas Coker to Margaret Eliana Vick Christina Pritchett to Alex Jamaar Campbell Sr. Michael Andrew Pair to Constance Leighann Wilson Property deeds April 22—26 Tara Wilson to Jamie Allen Fontan Deborah Wilson- Other to Ledkins Farms, LLC Sallie U. Bradshaw to Mona Bradshaw Wright Mona Bradshaw Wright to Albert F. Robinson Jr. Theressa Rush- Other to Valerie Ward Delerna M. Graham to Lemetric Williams Mary Elizabeth Haskew to Mary Elizabeth Haskew Joe C. Skipper to Courtney Reevesas trustee Joe C. Skipper to Courtney Reevesas trustee APTA Properties, LLC to Vict ..read more

I snore. That is a secret shame of mine. Snoring is the cause of many an embarrassing event. When I used to go on trips and had to share a room, I would try to stay awake until my roommate was a sleep, so I did not disturb their rest. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea over 10 years ago. Then I did a sleep study at home. I got a CPAP machine after a few false starts. The first time I went to look at machines, it was a nightmare. The referral was to a place in Mobile where... Article Link ..read more

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners has new leadership and two new members. Dr. Max Rogers, a Grove Hill OBGYN, was elected as the new chair of the board and Dr. Hernando Carter was elected vice chair on Saturday. Dr. Rogers previously served as the board’s vice chair and succeeds Dr. Mark H. LeQuire, whose term as chair expired. Dr. Rogers was born and raised in Mobile. He was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute and became a fighter pilot, flying F/A-18 Hornet Strike Fighters. After his service in... Arti ..read more

The Allman Brothers Band was immortalized in Jackson this past Sunday. The Clarke County Historical Society recognized the band with a historic marker that was placed outside the Bigbee Coffee Roasters shop. The event commemorating the band was held at the Jackson Fire Station Sunday afternoon. The event was well attended with almost every chair being full for Bob Beatty’s presentation on the band. Beatty is the author of “Play All Night!: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East,” a book that dives into the history, motivations, and musical background of Duane Allman. Beatty’s presentati ..read more

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