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Lucy Ann Phillips helps with the skimming process. (SA photo by Evan Carden)
George Phillips (left) and Carlos Wright Jr. (right) grind cane in order to extract the juice to be cooked. (SA photo by Evan Carden) More...

LP announces plans for ASCC scholarships

As part of its plan to build a new OSB mill in Clarke County, Louisiana-Pacific Corp (LP) announced today that it intends to fund 10 scholarships at Alabama Southern Community College (ASCC) to train local residents for skilled jobs at the new plant. More...

Recent banking school grads receive certificates at Samford University

Jackson bankers Thomas Ott and Keith Peavy were among Community Banking School (CBS) graduates who recently received certificates at Samford University. More...

Etheredge named manager for new spa

Kathy Etheredge of Leroy was recently named managing director of Mobile More...

Salvation Army offers tips on charitable donations

During the holiday season, millions of generous people will donate time, resources and money to charities around the country. Inevitably, each year many people fall victim to scams and schemes designed to take advantage of the generosity of others. More...

Jackson Police Report

The following information was reported by Jackson Police Department for the week ending Dec. 4: More...

Meeting focuses on what went wrong during and after Ivan

By Jim Cox SA Publisher A lack of planning and a lack of communication were among the biggest problems in dealing with Hurricane Ivan in September, Clarke County commissioners and some agency representatives concluded last Friday. More...

ClarkeCo Health Dept. November ratings announced

The Clarke County Health Department announced its ratings for eating establishments for the month of November. More...

JVFD responds to false alarm at JIS

By Jean Payne

The Jackson Fire Department responded to several calls during the past week. More...

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Christmas in Storyland was one of many floats in the parade. More...

Shooting cow lands felon in jail

Be careful while hunting. Not only can you injure someone, but careless habits could lead you to livestock slaughter. More...

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The product produced by LP is often used in place of plywood. The board is made from wood chips that are oriented in one direction to increase strength. Glued together with resin, the strands are heated and pressed to make sheets and other products. More...

Boise Paper Solutions closes ServiCenters in Atlanta and Dallas

The following announcement was released by Alan Tong, director of logistics, Boise Paper Solutions: More...

Donation to CCARC

Wal-Mart store manager Kevin Delony (left) recently presented a $500 check to the Clarke County Association of Retarded Citizens (CCARC) as part of the company More...

Technological advances made at Washington County Hospital

By Jared H. Cartee SA Staff Writer

The Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home has installed a new CT Scanner and teleradiology system. More...

JA Eagle Twirlers win awards

The Jackson Academy Eagle Twirlers won second place in the Jackson Christmas Parade in the performing group category in 2003 and 2004. They entertain at pep rallies, football games and local parades. More...

Area towns celebrate the season with parades

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Leroy High School More...

Gives to Operation Christmas

Timothy Clark, 11-year-old son of Peggy and Tim McMillan of Jackson, saved his allowance to buy toys for Operation Christmas. He challenges all kids to donate toys so that children who are less fortunate can have a merry Christmas. More...

Jackson Christmas Parade 2004

Photos by Evan Carden

The employees of AC Fabricated Products wished the troops serving overseas a merry Christmas. More...

Johnson receives award

Dr. John A. Johnson, President of Alabama Southern Community College, was honored by Chancellor Roy W. Johnson, community leaders and faculty and staff Friday with a luncheon in celebration of his 15 years of leadership. More...