I have had this column on my mind for quite some time. I started to write it more than once, then stopped. Finally, I decided I had toyed with it long enough. It was time to say it. Several weeks ago, ...

While making the media rounds during an apparent image-repair tour in response to his leaked comments about the Alabama Republican Party, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter repeatedly highlighted the ...

James Lamar Reid passed away peacefully March 17, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Grove Hill to the late William Vernon Reid and Essie Coats Reid. Reid is survived by his wife of ...

Arrests booked in the Clarke County Mar. 23-29 include the following: Kaitlyn Keanda Bowie, 27, criminalmischief third degree, burglarythird degreeJayden Rashaud Miller, 18, criminalmischief second ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Wendell Pruitt, who left us peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on Nov. 6, 1950, Gary lived a life filled with purpose, adventure ...

James O. Griffin, 85, passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He was born in Walker Springs on Jan. 3, 1941, to his parents W.J. Griffin and Gladys Few Griffin. James ...

James Dwight Walker, 83, of Grove Hill, passed away on March 13, 2026 at Mobile Infirmary surrounded by his family. Dwight was born April 30, 1942 to David McLean Walker and Dorothy Deas Walker. He ...

Well, Mother Nature sure played a trick on us, didn’t she? Last week, I swapped out all my summer and winter clothes, thinking winter had passed. I was proud to get that chore done. Turns out, I was ...

The cardiologist at my annual appointment asked if I’d ever had a sleep study. I said no. He suggested I do and see what we learn. What I learned is that you sleep very little during a sleep study. Th ...

Luke Stephens of Fulton has been named to the Young Alumni Advisory Commitee (YAAC) that serves under the National 4-H Council. He is one of five 4-H alumni throughout the United States to be honored ...

Clarke County residents will vote in four countywide and four district races in 2026. Incumbent Republican Sheriff DeWayne Smith has announced he is running for re-election after being appointed by ...

There is something about the Christmas season that draws our memories to the surface. Stories we haven’t thought about in years suddenly come back with clarity. We sit with family and talk about ...