May 5, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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McIntosh pharmacy, video store lost to fire

By Evan Carden SA Editor
An early morning fire, May 1, destroyed a row of buildings that housed McIntosh Drugs, C & S Vital Care and Hodge More...

Riding program helps children with disabilities

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center, located at Rhapsody In Blue Stables just outside of Chatom, is making dreams come true for some children with cognitive disabilities. More...

Special Sections

Church

Obituaries

Mabry Ferguson Batchelor

Mabry More...

Directory of Area Churches

ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Assembly of God Coffeeville Road More...

Magnolia Holiness Church youth participate in camp at St. Stephens Historical Park

The Magnolia Holiness Church in McIntosh youth camping trip was held April 14-16 at St. Stephens Historical Park in St. Stephens. The youth made the trip from McIntosh to stay in the recently reopened park. More...

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Education

Students learn about nature through annual Fawn Program

By Evan Carden SA Editor Photos by Evan Carden

Representatives from Scotch Lumber Company, Boise, Ala-bama Wildlife Conservation Department and the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Natural Resources conservation District were on hand at the Upper Wildlife Sanctuary last week to cond More...

Local students receive awards from Shelton State

Shelton State Community College recognized the successes and achievements of students during the Honors Day 2005 Convocation held on May 1st in the Atrium of the Martin Campus. More...

Black Belt Cooperative directors and librarians meet April 27 at WSML

White Smith Memorial Library (WSML) hosted the April 27 meeting for the Black Belt Cooperative directors and children More...

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Sports

Bears head for third round

By Robby Hunt Special to The South Alabamian Photos by Mark Blount

The Leroy Bears made the long trek to New Site to take on the Horseshoe Bend Generals in a best of three series in the second round of the state playoffs. More...

Lady Aggies on a roll as playoffs draw close

JHS beats Demopolis for first time and sweeps tournament

The fifth time was the charm. After four close losses to the highly regarded Tigers, the Aggies finally broke down the door Thursday, (23-21) notching their first ever win over Demopolis. More...

Aggies

(Continued from front) Jackson 12, Leroy 5 More...

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Wet or dry?

Jackson voters to decide alcohol question May 10
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

It has been a rough-and-tumble four or five weeks. The issue, as it always has, brings out strong emotions in people. More...

Banker’s wife kidnapped from home in Frankville

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Local, state and federal law enforcement officials are on the hunt for a man suspected of kidnapping a Chatom bank vice president More...

Students benefit from Fawn Program

Sixth grade students from Clarke and Washington counties schools were given lessons, last week, on the forests in Southwest Alabama through the annual Fawn Program, which is conducted at the Upper Wildlife Sanctuary, located off Highway 69, just outs More...

News

ClarkeCo Health Department April ratings announced

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

America’s Junior Miss comes to end this year

As the Clarke County More...

New business welcomed

Monday, May 2, on behalf of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, LaShaunda Holly (left) welcomed the Simple Elegance Bakery as a new member. The business is located on Highway 43, just north of AEC Fabricated Products. More...

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Coming Events

Coming Events

JMC offers diabetes classes Diabetes classes are offered at Jackson Medical Center on Tuesday nights. Please call 251-246-9021 for class schedules. More...

WashCo. Hall of Fame ceremony is Friday

The fourth Washington County Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Friday, May 6, at 2 p.m. in the large courtroom upstairs in the Washington County Courthouse, Chatom. An elevator is available. More...

BTAPC and BTAS presenting ‘Spring 2005 Showcase’ May 13-15

The Ballet & Theatre Arts Performing Companies and The Ballet & Theatre Arts School in Gilbertown are presenting their More...

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Editorials

‘That is my stand...I shall not recede...I shall not compromise’

Publisher
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Jackson voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 10 to cast ballots on whether or not alcoholic beverages can legally be sold within the city limits. More...

Leave yard signs alone and a few other thoughts on May 10 vote

We will refrain from restating our position in this spot on the upcoming wet-dry vote in Jackson. More...

Don Siegelman eyeing second run for governor in ’06

Alabama Scene
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

It is of no great moment unless you are interested in trivia, but Don Siegelman already holds a record in Alabama politics. More...

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People

McVay joins company as new vice president

Paul F. McVay has joined Wiggins Airways, Inc. of Manchester, N.H. as vice president of maintenance and avionics. More...

CCHS Class of 1955 honored at Old-Timers Reunion

The Clarke County High School Old Timers Reunion was held Saturday in the Grove Hill school More...

JIS kings and queens chosen

Recently chosen as the King and Queens of Jackson Intermediate School%27s 2005 Spring Fest (front, L-R) were: Karla Wright, Xavier Beck, Jurlessa Stabler, Garry Miller, Kenisha Smith, LaShawn Westbrook; (middle row, L-R) are William Overstreet, Yana More...

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