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September 2, 2010 / Front Page

Old oak comes down

Pezent’s Tree Service, owned by Johnny Pezent (right) of Jackson, took down an old oak tree, Monday, Aug. 30, at the Leroy home of Misty and Tyrell Vice. The tree measured 8 ft. More...

Doctor returns home to practice medicine

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Jackson native Dr. Ashley Coleman has returned to his roots in Jackson as a family practitioner to serve the area where he grew up. More...

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge cautioned motorists to be aware that the Alabama Department of Transportation and Clarke County Road Department will be working on the bridges south of Boise, just north of the county roads 2 and 15 split, today (T More...

Scout honored

During the District 6 meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Auxiliary, Saturday, Aug. More...

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Sports

JA Pee Wees, Tiny Mites kick off season

The Jackson Academy Pee Wee and Tiny Mite teams kicked off their season Monday, Aug. 30, against Grove Hill. The Pee Wees tied the Grove Hill team, while the Tiny Mites won 14-12. More...

Lady Eagles win first match

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Football contest winners JV Eagles to Gators

Above, Sawyer Donald (right) is the first place winner in The South Alabamian’s weekly football contest. He is presented a $25 check by SA Advertising Rep. Travis Mathews. More...

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For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff reports arrest of accused sex offender

John David Marcet of the Dixon Mills/Sweet Water area in Marengo County was arrested, Aug. 26, by the Clarke County Sheriff's Department and charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes. More...

JPD Chief warns of lottery scam

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, this week, warned local residents to beware of sweepstakes and lottery scams circulating via the U.S. Mail. More...

WashCo Sheriff’s Report

The Washington County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Timothy Hillman, 46, of Vinegar Bend was arrested Aug. 23 and charged with failure to pay child support. Bond was set at $1,000. More...

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Incentives approved for ClarkeCo pipe plant

By Jim Cox
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

SA Publisher The Clarke County Commission unanimously approved incentives for the new Lakeside Steel Alabama project Monday. The incentives are all from existing monies and do not include any new taxes or borrowed money. More...

WashCo schools may see lean days ahead

By Ellen Williams
SA Reporter

At the Aug. 26 meeting of the Washington County Board of Education, Chief Financial Officer Larry Moss warned of possibly deeper financial woes for the system. More...

from self-destruction: Confessions of a former methamphetamine addict

By Evan Carden
SA Editor

The descent into addiction can be quick, but the climb out can be a long and difficult road. More...

Church

CHURCH CALENDAR

Rick Manis is speaking at HIS Vineyard HIS Vineyard Church, located at 1832 College Avenue in Jackson, is hosting guest speaker Rick Manis tonight, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Information for disabled veterans Veterans and disabled veterans in the surrounding counties seeking information on benefits may contact John Woodyard through the Web site woodyardjohn.DAVA @yahoo.com, (251) 246-7484 – home or (334) 462-687 More...

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Editorials

Labor Day kicks off race to November

Inside the Statehouse

Steve Flowers

As we approach the Labor Day weekend it reminds me of bygone days in Alabama politics. Labor Day was the biggest campaign day of a gubernatorial election year. There were campaign rallies from one end of the state to the other. More...

Cartoon

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Congressman thanks everyone for attending recent town meetings

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Jo Bonner

Last week, my staff and I journeyed throughout the six counties of the First Congressional District to hear your views first-hand and to take your ideas back to Washington. More...

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