Wagarville woman one of eight seized
A Wagarville woman was among eight people arrested on prostitution-related charges on March 7 as the result of an undercover operation, according to the Mobile Police Department. Deana Marie Clark, 25, of Wagarville was charged...
Clarke among highest in unemployment
Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January remained unchanged at 57.4%, Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced. The percentage of prime-age workers ages 25-54 increased by 0.1% to 78.6% over the month. Over...
Parade of champions!
Jackson Aggie head coach Anthony Hayes, left, and assistant coach Jimmy “Booju” Martin wave to Aggie fans during the JHS basketball championship parade on March 6.
Walker joins RTSA
Trista Stout-Walker has been appointed the founding executive director of Rebuilding Together of South Alabama. Stout-Walker will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s strategic launch and fostering growth in Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile and...
Eagle Pride!
The 2024 Miss Eagle Pride was held Feb. 15 at Jackson Academy. Dylan Grace Thornton, center in a white gown, won Miss Eagle Pride. Pictured with Thornton are,from left, first alternative Bryline Dailey, second alternative...
Rush, Barnes win in Clarke County
Republicans Jackie Ray Rush and Sherry Barnes won by solid margins in their races for Clarke County Commission and Clarke County Board of Education, respectively, in Tuesday’s Alabama primary. Rush won with 73% of the...
Jackson Depot drainage project finally underway
A long-awaited drainage project in Jackson’s Depot area is set to begin early next week and Councilmember Jane James urged...
Jackson P.D. citizen academy graduates
The Jackson Police Department held a graduation ceremony on Feb. 27 for the 2023-24 Citizen Police Academy. The 11-week class...
Shop & Stroll on 21st
The Spring Shop & Stroll in Jackson is scheduled for March 21. Businesses in Jackson can register today to participate....
Hands-free here in June
A new Alabama law which takes effect in June seeks to cut fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost...
Mobile welcomes BreezeThru flights
Breeze Airways is offering a promotional $39 fare for its newest route from Mobile International Airport in downtown Mobile to...
The Night Is Coming
She sat next to me at the hair salon. She leaned over and said, “Mister, has anyone ever told you...
Church Briefs
Lewis Grove BC hosts music program Lewis Grove Baptist Church in Wagarville will host a gospel music program on Sunday,...
Who’s the director?
We attended a funeral recently and the Presbyterian church had an organist/director who introduced the hymns with a majestic swell....
Church Briefs
Lewis Grove BC hosts music program Lewis Grove Baptist Church in Wagarville will host a gospel music program on Sunday,...
Ice cream solves a lot of my problems
Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problems face me. Every Monday,...
Community Calender
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Community Calendar
Catholic Social Services Open & available for the needy. Catholic Social Services is open and available for those in need....
Community Calendar
Heart of Dixie Collector’s Club Meetings are on the last Tues. of each month, at Jack’s Family Restaurant in Chatom...
Jackson High Elite Night Winners
Taylor Wilson was named Miss Elite Night 2024 at Jackson High School’s annual Elite Night event. Participants who won top...
Alex Esker recognized
Alex Esker, senior at Jackson High and member of Sacred Heart Parish in Grove Hill, received the Blessed Francis Xavier...
Clarke approves new roof for Grove Hill Elementary
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a $409,105 bid from Advance Roofing Solutions on Feb. 23 for reroofing Grove...
Primaries: Wiregrass delivered for Moore
There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results. Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when...
What it means to be frugal
The statistics are frightening. Half the American people are not saving for retirement and 47% could not come up with...
Trip to Mars? I’ll just wait for Scotty to beam me up
Last night I gazed upon the stars above, marveled at constellations, and beheld the beauty of space. I could not...
‘I YAM WHO I YAM’
Remember the old TV cartoon “Popeye The Sailor Man?” He had a favorite saying: “I yam what I yam and...
Diving into interest
Many people are asking when the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates. It is difficult to know exactly when a...
Remember God this election year
From his creation, Satan’s reason for being has been to deceive and to divide. We don’t know much about Satan...
Thank You
To the wonderful person who found and returned my purse at Walmart on Wednesday, March 6th, a big huge heartfelt...
Mr. and Mrs. Strength to celebrate nuptials in April
On New Year’s Day, Stephanie Daniels Noble of Fulton and Randal Houston Strength of Ollie exchanged vows at a private...
Veteran offers veterans help
All veterans with a disability rate of 90 percent or less can sign up for benefits. Retired U.S. Army 1st...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail March 5 - 11, include the following: Derrick Latrone McGrew, 23, drug paraphernalia,...
Jackson Police Report
Officers with the Jackson Police Department reported the following activity for March 4 - 11 arrests: Damian Howard, 35,attempt to...
Washington County Arrest Report
The following arrests were made by theWashington County Sheriff’s deputiesfrom March 4 - 11:Corey Horn, hindering prosecution seconddegree, possession of...
Of Record and Note
The following deeds were recorded by the Clarke County Probate Office: MarriagesMarch 2—8 James Dylan Averitt to Brianna Nicole Hawk...
Clarke County Arrest Report
Arrests booked in the Clarke County Jail Feb. 27 - March 4, include the following: Lydia Fikes, 45, failure to...