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Church Announcements
Amity Baptist Church, 2150 Old Line Road in Whatley, will host a singing featuring The Revelators on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Lily Baptist announces homecoming/revival— The Lily Baptist Church family of Fulton invites all to join them at their homecoming and revival. Homecoming will be Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. Revival services will be Sept. 16 – 18 at 6:30 nightly. Guest church is First Church of God Ministries of Grove Hill and Mt. Vernon. Guest evangelists include Min. La’Chassidy Mitchell, Asst. Paster Hassie Mitchell and Senior Pastor Clifford Mitchell. The following churches have been invited: Monday, Clarke St. Baptist, Chance Baptist and New Hope No. 1 Baptist; Tuesday, Williams Temple AME, Mt. Zion Baptist, First Baptist and St. James AME; and Wednesday, First Church of God, Spencer Chapel AME and Indian Ridge Baptist. The Rev. Wiley C McMillian Jr., pastor of Lily Baptist Church, welcomes all.
Church Briefs
Pleasant Ridge honoring Pastor Young’s first anniversary. The Rev. Darron Young, pastor, and the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church family invite all to join them in celebrating the first anniversary of Pastor Young and Sis. Jennifer Young. The appreciation program will be Sunday, Sept. 15th at 2 p.m. Guest speaker...
SWHS football reminders
Cheerleaders will sell spirit tattoos every Friday for $1 each. There will be school-wide spirit theme for each home game. Students must dress appropriately or they will not be allowed to dress out for any other event this school year. The Thomasville game is the only away game for Sweet...
Gladys Jordan
Gladys Jordan, age 88, of Kimbrough, passed away on Aug. 23, 2024 while at Crowne Health Care of Thomasville. She was born April 26, 1936 in Kimbrough, to Guy Volney Mullins and Bessie Sheffield Mullins. She graduated from Pine Hill High School in 1954 and worked at the Bank of Pine Hill for five years; later she was co-owner with her husband Henry of M & J Grocery and Service Station. Gladys was a life-long member of Kimbrough Methodist Church. On July 3, 1959, she married Henry Jordan, they were married 64 years until he passed away Jan. 15, 2024.
Clarke County Sports
GROVE HILL — The Clarke Prep Gators (AISA Class AAA) faced a tough start to their 2024 football season, falling to the Wilcox Academy Wildcats (AISA Class AA) 35-6 on Friday night. The Wildcats, playing on their home turf, showcased their dominance from the outset, leaving the Gators with plenty to work on as they prepare for the rest of the season.
Wilcox gets season opening win over Clarke Prep on the road
The AISA Class AA Wilcox Academy Wildcats opened the 2024 football season Friday with a 35-6 win over AISA Class AAA Clarke Prep Gators on the road. In the contest, the Wildcats’ J.P. Beck passed for 87 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns.
Selma Saints volleyball team beats Keith Lady Bears in tight fight
Selma High School had their volleyball season opener on Thursday against the Keith Lady Bears. The Lady Saints came out strong against the Lady Bears, defeating them in the first set, but the Lady Bears quickly bounced back and took the second set. The two opponents battled their way through five sets, with the Lady Saints coming out with a victory.
2024 Airing of the Quilts Festival to be held in historic Gee’s Bend Oct. 12
The 2024 Airing of the Quilts Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in and around Gee’s Bend (Boykin), Alabama. Now in its third year, the Airing of the Quilts Festival continues a long tradition of outdoor quilt displays in Gee’s Bend and allows visitors to explore this vibrant artistic community that has given rise to generations of African-American quiltmakers.
Wilcox County Career & Resources Fair to be held Sept. 17
The Wilcox County Career & Resources Fair will be held on Sept. 17 at the Wilcox Central High School Gym from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fair is presented by the Culver School of Business at the University of Alabama, A-Reset, the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Wilcox County Public School System, and the Wilcox County Chamber of Commerce.
Gladys Jordan
Gladys Jordan age 88 of Kimbrough, AL passed away on August 23, 2024 while at Crowne Healthcare of Thomasville. She was born April 26, 1936 in Kimbrough, AL to Guy Volney and Bessie Sheffield Mullins. She graduated from Pine Hill High School in 1954 and worked at the Bank of Pine Hill for 5 years and later she was co-owner with her husband Henry of M & J Grocery and Service Station. She was a life-long member of Kimbrough Methodist Church. On July 3, 1959, she married Henry Jordan, and they were married 64 years until he passed away January 15, 2024.
Keith survives Calhoun
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Keith jumped out to a 10-0 lead on the road at Calhoun and then hung on to defeat 10-8 Friday night on the road. The Bears (0-1) will host Dallas County next Friday night while the Tigers (0-1) will take on Autaugaville next week.
Keith High Coach Anthony Lumpkin talks 2024 football season
Keith High in Orrville football Coach Anthony Lumpkin says his hard-working Bears are ready to take on a tough schedule this season. Lumpkin outlines how he motivates his players, including a method he says works better than "fussing" that he calls "kick the hat" that makes the teens laugh and builds camaraderie.
Perry County Ambulance Service expanding to Uniontown
The Perry County Ambulance Service is set to expand to Uniontown in September. A post on social media by Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner Jr. said that three employees will need to sign contracts, the facility will need "some attention", an MOU with Uniontown will need to be established and the commission will need to approve hiring.
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