GROVE HILL— On Jan. 26, the Clarke County Historical Society hosted a special program at Grove Hill Town Hall, delving into the history and significance of Alabama's state fossil, the...

August 29, 1930 -January 17, 2025 Hazel Grace Odom, 94, of Decatur, died Jan. 17, 2025 at Athens Limestone Hospital in Athens. She was born Aug. 29, 1930 in Coffeeville, to Raymond Mott and Gracie Morgan Mott. She was a former supervisor and seamstress for Vanity Fair and a member of River Hill Baptist Church in Jackson. She is survived […]

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Dec 26, 2024 · Clarke County residents awoke to a long-anticipated winter wonderland on Tuesday as a rare, substantial snowfall blanketed the region. The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning, predicting snow totals of between one and three inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to five inches. True to the forecast, heavy snow began falling late Tuesday morning ...

Jan 2, 2025 · As the year ends, we look back at the Top 10 stories of 2024, highlighting key events and achievements in Clarke County. Submitted Photo

Jan 23, 2025 · Clarke County residents awoke to a long-anticipated winter wonderland on Tuesday as a rare, substantial snowfall blanketed the region. The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning, predicting snow totals of between one and three inches, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to five inches. True to the forecast, heavy snow began falling late Tuesday morning ...

4 days ago · GROVE HILL— On Jan. 28th, Alan Jordan, CEO of Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, addressed the Clarke County Commission to request support for improvements to the county's emergency medical services (EMS) and ambulance coverage. Jordan outlined the challenges the hospital faces in managing patient transfers and insufficient ambulance resources, which are affecting both emergency care and routine ...

4 days ago · I pray you survived the storms. The snow fell heavily along the beaches of the southern states. I guess folks could build sandcastles or igloos. We had a dusting and temperatures in the mid-teens in Thomasville and our home heater went on the fritz. The warranty covered it but the part won’t arrive until next week. Praise God, the forecast […]

Jan 2, 2025 · The CCHS Bulldogs concluded their promising season with a second-round appearance in the AHSAA Playoffs. Pictured are Amir Griffin, Isaiah Davis, Omarion Hammond. Clarke County High School had a standout year in athletics, and we invite you to take a closer look at the top 10 sports stories that defined 2024. From impressive victories to

Three members of the Clarke County Commission were ratified for new terms during the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Rhondel B. Rhone, Jackie Ray Rush, and Tyrone Moye will continue to represent their respective districts after securing overwhelming support in the recent elections. Independent Rhondel B. Rhone, representing District 5, was ratified for his ninth term after ...