January 15, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

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Local entrepreneur is making good in Iraq

SA Publisher
By Jim Cox
Many people would cringe at the idea of going to Baghdad, Iraq right now. But Jackson native Andy Furr, home for a few weeks for Christmas, was anxious to get back to the country that he has been working in for the past six months. More...

Julie Hinton representing Washington County at state Junior Miss competition

By Evan Carden, SA Editor

Washington County High School senior Julie Hinton said she has already learned a great deal by being part of the Alabama Junior Miss competition. More...

Special Sections

Church

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First Assembly of God, Jackson More...

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

U.S. Hwy. 43 North, Jackson
Center Point Baptist Church
Hwy. 154 - Coffeeville
Cliff Scarbrugh, Pastor
First Baptist Church - Jackson

214 College Ave. More...

OBITUARIES

Fannie H. Richardson Conerly

Fannie Hellen Richardson Conerly, 93, a native of Leroy, died Jan. 9, 2004 in her residence in the Washington County Infirmary Nursing Home in Chatom. More...

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Editorials

Congressional Report

By
Rep. Jo Bonner
First Congressional District
Guard and reserve play key role in our national defense

A few days ago, in each of the cities of Atmore, Foley, Mobile, Chatom and Grove Hill, on Jan. More...

Children’s Advocacy Center deserves community’s support

One of the worst things occurring in today More...

Jim Davidson

Syndicated Columnist
Time for a
new beginning
By Jim Davidson

"Two-a-days" is a term that every person who has ever played high school football has heard many times. These words are usually heard along about mid-August when football teams are beginning to practice for the upcoming season. More...

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People

Johnson - Bryant united in marriage

Llwanna Sherelle Bryant and Kristopher Brandon Johnson were united in marriage on Jan. 2, 2004 and are making their home in New Mexico. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson to be honored at reception Jan. 17

Everyone is invited to a reception in honor of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Kristopher Johnson (nee Llwanna Sherelle Bryant) who were wed Jan. 2, 2004 in New Mexico. More...

Third Annual Cotillion and Beautillion set for March 20

The Toddtown Community Development Center is taking applications for the Third Annual Cotillion and Beautillion. More...

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Officer shoots BP burglary suspect

SA Editor
By Evan Carden

A Washington County burglary suspect was shot by a Creola policeman Sunday during a sting operation created to put him into the custody of Washington County law enforcement. More...

Signs of winter

The brisk winds of winter have been blowing in Jackson during the past week, causing ice to form wherever there is water outdoors. More...

Bids sought for courthouse annex

The Clarke County Commission voted Tuesday to seek bids on a two-story courthouse annex that would include two courtrooms upstairs and an unfinished downstairs space that could be completed later. More...

News

Best Wishes Hylan & Julie

Hylan and Julie will
compete for the title of Alabama

Best Wishes to Hylan Noble, Clarke County More...

Efforts continue to establish a regional Child Advocacy Center

and
Kathryn Pickard
By Evan Carden

Alabama is leading the way nationally in the development of Children More...

Depot Road in Jackson may get a new name

SA Editor
By Evan Carden

Depot Road in Jackson may soon be known as J.W. Andrews Avenue upon the request of a former city councilman. More...

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Education

UA to host 21st annual journalism workshop

The University of Alabama More...

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Elmore More...

Apply early for student financial aid

Students wanting college financial aid for the 2004-2005 school year should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Jan. 1. More...

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Sports

JHS hands out `03 football awards

SA Editor
By Evan Carden

Jackson High School recognized the best of the 2003 football team with an awards banquet last Thursday night in the school More...

Winter baseball clinic is Saturday

The 15th annual Thomasville Winter Baseball Clinic is set to begin at 9 a.m. this Saturday, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. in the lobby of the Thomasville High School gymnasium on Gates Drive. More...

Leroy High School recognizes football stars of 2003

The 2003 Team Captains (L-R) are Jarred Hutto, Marcus Bryant, Frankie Norwood and Charlie Garner. Norwood was also named All-County. More...

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