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CCARC group homes offer independent living and transitional opportunities

Many people may not realize that living on their own and taking care of themselves is a challenge for those who are mentally challenged. More...

News

United Way recognizes those who helped raise money

The many individuals, businesses and industries who helped the United Way of Clarke County achieve and surpass its campaign goal for 2004 were saluted at an annual awards luncheon at the Grove Hill United Methodist Church last Thursday. More...

Washington County Commission sells motor grader and dump truck

The Washington County Commission voted Friday to sell a motor grader and a dump truck to the highest bidders, to authorize repairs to the 4-H Barn near Chatom and to make some appointments. More...

WashCo BOE contracts for repairs to local schools

By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent

The Washington County Board of Education voted Thursday to award a contract for repairs at three schools to the lowest bidder. More...

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Education

DuBose awarded Trustee Scholarship to UWA

Kimberly M. DuBose of Jackson has been awarded a Trustee Scholarship to attend the University of West Alabama according to an announcement by the UWA Office of Admissions. The award is based on academic achievement and proven leadership potential. More...

Honor roll students named at JIS

Jackson Intermediate School announced recently the students named to the second nine weeks honor roll. More...

JA teachers attend seminar

Several Jackson Academy teachers had the opportunity to attend a seminar by award-winning author and More...

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Sports

Eagles on roll with winning record

Special to The South Alabamian The Jackson Academy varsity baseball team is sporting a winning record so far this season, only losing one of their last five games. More...

Aggies hold steady with 11-1 record

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson High School Aggies varsity baseball team is enjoying a winning season so far, winning five of their last six games. More...

Lady Aggies tie for 3rd in the Gulf Shores Invitational

Special to The South Alabamian The Lady Aggies posted a podium finish in a tournament packed with highly touted teams. More...

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Wildfires wreak havoc in south WashCo

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Firefighters in south Washington County were kept busy through the weekend fighting wildfires, two of which were determined to have been intentionally set. More...

McIntosh mercury levels in question

Town

An article which appeared in the Mobile Register More...

Russian immigrant does not want to leave her southern home

By Evan Carden SA Editor

America is supposed to be the land of the free, but for Vera Coleman, it has become a land of confusion and disheartenment. More...

Church

OBITUARIES

Jerry Ray Brown

Jerry Ray Brown, 51, died March 9, 2005 at Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton, Texas. More...

Goodness should not be taken for granted

Dennis Rader was an active member of his Lutheran church in Wichita, Kan., an affable, kind-hearted man, who served as president of the church council. He was also arrested recently for a string of serial killings, going back as far as 1974. More...

Children’s ministers named

First Assembly of God Church in Jackson announces Anita and Eric Kuehner as the new pastors of the children More...

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Editorials

Meeting deadlines has to be a priority in this business

By Evan Carden

SA Editor Ed itor More...

Citizens should attend public hearings on proposed tag fee

Several public hearings concerning the proposed $25 tag fee are scheduled in various locations around Clarke County during the next week, with the first taking place today (Thursday) in Jackson at the downtown fire station. More...