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Church

OBITUARIES

Adna Crear Anderson Jr. More...

Stave Creek Baptist Church truly a place to call home

More than 400 people attended the dedication and homecoming service at Stave Creek Baptist Church in Jackson on Sunday, June 27. The church celebrated its 145th year. More...

Upcoming Church Announcements

First Baptist Church in Leroy will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 12-16 from 6-8:30 p.m. each day. Children three years of age through grade 12 are invited to participate. More...

Education

UA’s largest journalism workshop set for July 5-15

The College of Communication and Infor-mation Sciences at the University of Alabama has accepted 30 students for the largest multicultural journalism workshop in the 21-year history of the program. More...

Atchison selected ‘AISA Teacher of the Year’

Janiece Atchison (center) was recently chosen by an Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) committee as "AISA State Teacher of the Year". More...

Mosley graduates from LaGrange College

Jamie Leigh Mosley of Jackson graduated from LaGrange College with a master of arts degree in teaching. More...

Sports

9-10-year-olds lead in tournament

As of Monday night, the Jackson Little League 9-10-year-old All-Stars led the district tournament in Sweet Water. More...

Dixie League All-Stars dominate district tournament

Jackson More...

Waverunners host Bluewave and win 177-142

The Jackson Waverunners hosted the Bluewave Swim Team on Thursday, June 17. Jackson won the meet by a score of 177-142. Results of the meet are as follows: More...

Longtime Jackson resident dies in crash

A former Jackson resident lost her life in an automobile crash Saturday night, seven miles west of Monroeville on Highway 84 in the Mexia community. More...

Towns plan July 4th events

Several celebrations are planned throughout this weekend honoring the anniversary of our nation More...

July 6th first day to qualify for city elections

Qualifying for municipal offices opens Tuesday, July 6 in the five incorporated municipalities in Clarke County, as well as in others around the state that will be having elections in August. More...

News

Meth lab contents found in Deer Park wooded area

Components for the manufacture of illegal methamphetamine were found in an old rotted barn located in a wooded area of the Deer Park community in Washington County last week. More...

Chief advises residents about use of fireworks

With the Fourth of July this Sunday, Police Chief Charles Burge reminds citizens who reside inside the Jackson police jurisdiction that the city of Jackson has a city ordinance banning the discharging of fireworks and that the police department will More...

$75,000 grant strengthens drug enforcement for SW Alabama

Gov. Bob Riley has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Mobile County Commission to support the operation of the South Alabama Narcotics Intelligence Program. More...

Coming Events

VFW 5355 meetings

The VFW Post 5355 and ladies auxiliary will meet the third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m., at the VFW Club on Club Wiley Road. More...

Editorials

Guest Column

By
Gary Palmer
Alabama Policy Institute
2004 a special summer of remembrances

For the World War II generation this will be a particularly special summer of remembrance. More...

A pair of watchful eyes may just help prevent spread of crime

Local law enforcement agencies are always asking citizens to become more involved in helping prevent and solve crimes by keeping a close watch on their surroundings and reporting any suspicious activity. More...

Jim Davidson

Over the past several weeks I have had an interesting exchange of ideas with Ms. Shaun Moffitt, a college instructor at the Coffeyville Community College in Kansas. More...

People

Holder - Mosley united in marriage June 5

Jamie Renae Mosley of Jackson and Billy Keith Holder of Frisco City were united in marriage on June 5, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Frisco City. More...

Miss. Pecan Festival accepting applications for booths

The Mississippi Pecan Festival in Richton, Miss. is currently accepting applications for arts and crafts, antiques and collectible booths for this year More...

Reunion set for July 10 for

Rotch-McIntyre families

The Rotch-McIntyre reunion will be Saturday, July 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located on County Road 3 known as Winn Road. More...