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SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 50:4-7 Mark 14:1 – 15:47 In the historical timeline Pastorial of Jesus, the singing of Ministry hosanna was to welcome West him to Jerusalem in the Alabama hope that he would establish Conference his kingdom then and there. However, with hindsight knowledge, the reader of today’s Gospel text can say that the shout of hosanna was a prelude to the victory chant of Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday, death would be defeated, and Christ would be declared victor. The fight against death would take place in death’s own territory. Palm Sunday thus opens the curtains for the... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/a-tragedy-that-will-end-in-triumph/
Sometimes the old folktales are true. Right now, we are having what they call an Easter snap. It means that just before Easter, no matter how warm and pleasant it has been, we always are going to have a cold weather spell. I remember one old farmer who would always lament that it always came at the wrong time just as the fruit trees were putting on their blossoms and earliest fruit embryos. Sometimes it did affect the fruit crops adversely but most of the time it just gave him something to complain about. Have you noticed how pessimistic people... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/front-porch-philosopher-8/
Pictures from the recent training exercise: Above left, Ashley Sanders and other officers preparing to take part in the training scenario. Top right, Drones were used during the training sessions to get to high vantage points. Bottom right, First Judicial Circuit Response Team: The First Judicial Circuit Response Team was among the law enforcement groups to take part in last week’s tactical training sessions. Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/first-judicial-circuit-response-team-holds-training-scenario/
Michael Walter Parham, 61, of Orange Beach, died March 13, 2024. Michael, or Mike as he was known, was born Oct. 17, 1962 to Paul Henry Parham II and Molly Chaney Parham. Mike was raised in Jackson where he was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church. He graduated from Jackson Academy in 1981 followed by Troy University where he served as president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After college, Mike’s first job was with ASI in Birmingham as a safety inspector. He returned home to Jackson where he worked for Parham and Parham until the business closed. He later opened... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/parham-3/
On March 21, the Grove Hill After- School Adventure held a Career Fair for students in its program. Local businesses and businesses from the surrounding area set up tables in the gym at Grove Hill Elementary School where students could visit and learn about each business. The businesses that attended were the UWA Black Belt STEM Institute, Jackson Walmart Supercenter, Alabama Cooperative Extension, Alabama Department of Public Health, GHES, The Clarke County Democrat, Grove Hill Police Department, Clarke County Department of Human Resources, The Law Office of Bobby Keahey, First US Bank, Alfa Insurance and The Grove Dentistry. “We would... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/gh-after-school-adventure-career-day-held/
Maynard Aaron Overstreet Sr., age 90, died March 14, 2024. Maynard was born Oct. 22, 1933 to Pickens Aaron Overstreet and Vera Mae Finney Overstreet. He was a member of Jones Chapel Methodist Protestant Church as well as being a member of Masonic Lodge No. 226 for more than 50 years. He was also a founding member of Overstreet Hunting Club LLC. After working at CIBA for 25 years, Maynard owned and operated Overstreet Grocery for more than 40 years in the Gainestown community; a beloved location for locals to shop and socialize. Maynard loved the outdoors. He was an... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/overstreet-18/
Thomasville native Ernest L. Smiley was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Dec. 1, 2023. The award is presented to those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. Along with the ultimate honor of presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personalized certificate, an official pin, medallion, or coin, and a congratulatory letter from the president of the United States. Smiley earned the award for his 30 years of dedication as an entrepreneur, business, federal government, military, and community developer. He also advocates for community engagement, outreach, service, and educational development, including over 8,000 hours... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/tville-native-earns-presidential-lifetime-achievement-award/
The Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Spring Jewelry and Book Sale- Monday, April 8, 2024 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 9 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will be held in the hospital dining area. All proceeds benefit the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Coffeeville Easter Events- An Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m., at the Coffeeville Community Center. Spring Clean-up is April 13 at 8 a.m. Meet at the town hall to pick up supplies. The Spring Festival will be April 27 from 9 a.m. until 2... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/community-announcements/
Gov. Kay Ivey and other state officials unveiled “Working for Alabama,” a package of reforms designed to strengthen the state’s workforce and economic and community development efforts. The bipartisan, seven-bill package aims to streamline and make more efficient and effective the state’s efforts and strategies in these respective areas. “Our state has seen tremendous advances as a result of collaborative, team-driven efforts,” Ivey said. “Just a few years ago, we were ranked 47th in the nation in broadband access. Now, after signing the Connect Alabama Act, we rank 24th. The game plan, which was passed last year, gave us the... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/state-economic-packages-announced/
The Alpha Women’s Resource Center annual Walk for Life will take place April 14 and April 28 at different locations. The walk on April 14 will begin at the First Baptist Church in Jackson at 4 p.m. The church is located at 214 College Avenue. The April 28 walk is at the Pine Hill walking track at 4 p.m. To participate, pick up a walk form, ask your friends to sponsor you, walk on your own during April or come to either the First Baptist Church in Jackson on April 14 or the Pine Hill walking track on April 28.... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/walk-of-life-is-april-14-in-jackson/
Norma Joyce White Burrage passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024 at the SAAD Hospice Retreat in Mobile. She was born on June 3, 1939 in Chilton in Clarke County to William Norman White and Marty Louise Pugh. She is survived by her children, Brett Edward Burrage and Vallee Burrage Connor (David); brother, William Don White (Nell); grandchildren, Braxton Hicks and Braden Hicks; nephews, James Burrage (Gina) and Scott White (Susan); greatnephew, Will White, and great-niece, Cortney White. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry Edward Burrage; her father, William Norman White and her mother, Marty Louise Pugh. A... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/burrage-2/
The Clarke County Commission approved two invoices, two resolutions, and several other items on its agenda for the March 26 meeting. The commission approved an invoice from Thompson Engineering for the CR30 resurfacing project for ,680.50. Invoices from Lewis General Contractors, Inc. were approved for various patching jobs for ,715.50 and ,382.50, and mobilization to courthouse for ,000. Two resolutions were approved by the commission. The first approved resolution was a Resolution and Order authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Warrant Series 2024. Commissioner Jackie Ray Rush abstained from voting on this resolution. The second resolution was to abate taxes... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/clarke-county-commission-approves-agenda-items/
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Joan Holliday passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, in Mobile. She was born in Grove Hill on July 22, 1937. The wife of Norman Holliday, a Methodist minister, Joan loved serving in the church and was always a support to him and to her church family. She was a wonderful wife and mother and was the happiest when she was caring for her family. She took care of many of her family members in their time of need. As we celebrate her life, we will continue to be grateful for the love and support she always provided for her family... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/holliday-4/
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Alabama Extension will hold a Clarke County Safety Baby Shower event on March 29 at Grove Hill United Methodist Church. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Grove Hill United Methodist Church is located at Dubose Avenue. The Safety Baby Shower event will discuss several topics pertaining to childcare such as breastfeeding education and safe sleep education. Vendors and resources will be available to participants, and free portable cribs and sleep sacks will also be available. “We are looking forward to this upcoming Safety Baby Shower event,” Alabama Extension said in a Facebook post. “Expectant mothers... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/safety-baby-shower-friday-in-grove-hill/
The 5th Sunday singing will be held on Sunday, March 31st (Easter) at Midway Baptist Church, beginning at 5 pm. If you enjoy good, southern gospel singing, please join us in praising the Lord. The annual Easter “Sonrise” Service will be held at Kelley Cemetery in Sandflat on Sunday, March 31st at 6:30 AM. Brother Paul Sims will bring the message. Please join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning. Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/church-announcements-175/
Growing up as a teenager in the 1960’s, I served as a Page in the Alabama Legislature. One day when I was around 13 years old, I was looking around the House of Representatives and it occurred to me that North Alabama, as well as the state’s largest county, Jefferson, was vastly underrepresented. Even at that early age I knew that the U.S. Constitution required that all people be represented equally, and that the U.S. Constitution superseded our state Constitution. Both Constitutions clearly state that the U.S. House of Representatives and the Alabama House of Representatives must be reapportioned every... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/inside-the-statehouse-454/
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Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail March 19 – 25 include the following: Al Benjamin Jr., 40, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession, arrested by Clarke County Sheriffs Dept. Jessica Shalyn Stephens, 38, driving while license suspended, speeing less than 25 miles per hour, driving while license suspended, arrested by Clarke County Sheriffs Dept. Larry Demarcus Williams, 40, probation violation (new chargefelony), arrested by Clarke County Sheriffs Dept. Wilbert Antwon Welch, 32, criminal mischief first degree, arrested by Clarke County Sheriffs Dept. Christopher Shane James, 21, domestic violence third degree, probation revocation (technical violation), arrested by Clarke County... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/clarke-county-sheriffs-report-7/
The information for the Thomasville Police Department released by Chief Mitchell Stuckey for the week of March 18 – 24 is listed below. *All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law* Arrest Charges Reported: Marrisa Morgan, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct Elexis Kiara Gladney, possession of marijuana Albany Nicole Raquel Mack, failure to appear Al Benjamin, warrant arrest (Clarke County) Angel Westbrook, domestic violence and domestic incident Christopher Shane James, domestic violence and domestic incident Stedman Wykeif Grayson, unlawful possession of a pistol and possession of marijuana Jerome Harrison, assault and possession of marijuana Jordan... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/thomasville-police-report-152/
Louisiana-Pacific recently donated ,000 to Fulton Fire Rescue. The money will go to the two-bay station that houses the aerial truck. From left are Chief Danny Bedwell, Clarke County LP Mill Manager Thomas Caskey, and Battalion Chief Frank Martin. Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/lp-donates-10000-to-fulton-fire-and-rescue/
Marriages March 18—22 Franklin Kyle McIntyre I to Mary Caitlyn Victoria Brewer William Monroe Grace to Yolanda Villegas Dayupay Dominique Danielle Hatten to Michael Scot Christensen Kathryn Renae Freeman to William Lane Ready Property deeds March 18—22 Christopher Page Walker to Christopher Page Walker Tabitha Odom Harrison to Douglas F. Odom William Harold Hannelly to Carly F. Dunagan Virginia C. Todd to Darryl Todd Robert Fore to Leanne W. Gates Jeffrey Alan Savage- Other to John Lee Savage III Douglas F. Odom to Keith A. Palmer Kade Hutto to Josephine Marie Lowde r Carrie Elizabeth Graham to Carrie Elizabeth Graham... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/clarke-county-records-115/
Though the skies were gray, and the day was chilly, there was a large turnout for the dedication ceremony for the Lowman Energy Center (LEC) in Leroy. The dedication celebrated the completion of the most efficient generating facility to ever be added PowerSouth’s fleet. “It is one of the most efficient power plants in the country using stateof the-art technology for combined cycle fired by natural gas to produce electricity both reliable and affordable,” said Tom Duncan, chairman of PowerSouth Board of Trustees. “Lowman Energy Center is a symbol of the future. It’s a wonder of modern technology generating more... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/governor-ivey-dedicates-lowman-enegry-center/
The Clarke County Board of Education approved several policy changes and field trips during its March 21 meeting. The board approved policy revisions to offcampus events, service animals (revised current policy to shortened version), Title IX, voluntary religious expression, sick leave, public participation, extended learning opportunity (new policy), mental health optin, and the library policy (new policy). The board also approved field trips for Clarke County High School Cheerleading Camp at Auburn University from June 27-30 and Jackson High School Cheerleading Camp in Tuscaloosa from May 29- June 1. Other items discussed by the board were bills, accounts, and payroll... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/clarke-board-of-education-approves-policy-changes/
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As pointed out in previous columns, most Americans do not have adequate funds set aside for emergencies nor are they saving for retirement. To increase the well-being of individuals and enhance the financial security of the nation, this must change. Individuals must find ways to increase their savings. While most of us are aware of what we should do to have a secure retirement, few of us have the discipline to do so. To be financially secure, experts advise spending less than we earn, saving at least 10% of our income, start investing at an early age, have an emergency... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/dollars-cents-254/
Thomasville High School graduate Andrea Burroughs has been named the new editor of Clarke County’s three newspapers, The Clarke County Democrat, The South Alabamian and The Thomasville Times. Deep South Media Group LLC bought the three papers in September. Burroughs graduated in 2013 from Thomasville High and attended the University of West Alabama, where she got into journalism while writing for the student newspaper. “I had always been interested in writing,” Burroughs said. “I used to write stories when I was growing up, so the interest for writing has been around since I was little.” Burroughs earned a Bachelor of... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/burroughs-named-editor-for-county-papers/
On Friday March 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Clarke County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a collision involving a semitractor/trailer and Honda Pilot at the intersection of US Hwy 84 and Morningstar Road in the Whatley area. Grove Hill Volunteer Fire Department and ASAP EMS also responded to the call. When on-scene, deputies observed a white Honda Pilot with major front-end damage in the intersection of Morningstar Road. A RRR Trucking semi was parked on the westbound side of US Hwy. 84 and had minor damage to the unloaded flatbed trailer it was pulling. The occupants of... Article Link https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/one-injured-in-whatley-vehicle-crash/
