June 23, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Research being done on SW Alabama armadillos

Researchers will pay those who supply them with the animals

When you hear the term, More...

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Church

Area Obituaries

Daugherty

Johnnie Purvis Daugherty Jr., 78, died June 15, 2005 at his residence in McIntosh. He was a member of the McIntosh Town Church Council, a mason and member of the Santa Fe Lodge No. 226 in Jackson, the Abba Temple Shrine in Mobile. More...

Upcoming Church Announcements

Foreman Chapel Baptist Church Foreman Chapel Baptist Church in Jackson is planning its annual Women of Faith Conference on Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 2, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. More...

Spiritual Beliefs Best way to win an argument is submit evidence to God

Guest Column Throughout the years, I%27m happy to report, I have learned a thing or two about myself. My only regret is I have not learned more than a few things. More...

Editorials

Editor’s Notes Teaching children to think ‘safety’ is the best thing we can do

SA Editor I was so glad to hear that the little boy lost in the Utah wilderness was found safe on Tuesday. More...

Chatom council commended for sound decisions

In this issue there is a story about the town of Chatom receiving a little over $400,000 back in the town More...

Alabama Scene Polls show Lucy Baxley may be next Lt. Governor

Syndicated Columnist With it likely that the contest for lieutenant governor will be one of the most spirited in the 2006 election, allow this history buff to give you a little background on that office. More...

People

Dr. Bankston and Miss Cartee exchanged wedding vows May 14

Deidre Delys Cartee and Dr. James Harold Bankston Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, May 14, 2005. More...

Pace - Arnott will exchange vows Saturday

Heather Day Pace and Travis Allen Arnott will exchange wedding vows Saturday, June 25, 2005, 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson. More...

Dailey’s 90th birthday reception planned for July 9

Louise Dailey of Walker Springs will be honored with a reception at her home on Saturday, July 9 from 2-4 p.m. More...

McIntosh man dies in crash

An elderly McIntosh man was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and State Route 56. More...

2-year-old child drowns in pool

A two-year-old girl drowned Saturday in a neighbor More...

JPD welcomes new police officer to force

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No 4-wheelers on city streets

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge issued a warning to those who drive 4-wheelers and other vehicles deemed not legal for streets and roadways on city streets. More...

News

Southern Travel Calendar

While July is most known for ringing in Independence Day with fireworks and barbecue is there are many other great events happening around the South. Weekend travelers can head to the Gulf Coast for fishing rodeos; let loose in a tomato fight in Rutledg

Essence Fest, New Orleans, La., July 1-3: This massive musical festival will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Kanye West, Destiny More...

Grove Hill man charged with kidnapping

A Grove Hill man was charged with kidnapping after his mother and stepfather came home and discovered he had left and taken a child he was babysitting with him. More...

Grows big cabbage

Jody Fox, 78, of Fools Acre Road, Jackson, recently grew this 49-inch, 20-pound cabbage in his garden. Fox has been farming all of his life. He and his wife, Bessie, also grow turnips and peppers. More...

Education

Jackson Middle School top readers announced

Jackson Middle School recently announced the Top Accelerated Readers (AR) for the 2004-2005 school year. More...

JMS participates in ‘Let’s Walk’

In an effort to promote better health, Jackson Middle School participated in More...

Local students attend forum

Students from local schools attended the National Leadership Forum at Harding University in Searcy, Ark., June 5-10. More...

Sports

13-Year-Old All-Stars

The 13-Year-Old Dixie League All-Stars for 2005 (front, L-R) are Josh Kimball, Phillip Ervin, Chet Elmore, A.J. More...

14-Year-Old All-Stars

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Cubs are first place team

Members of the Cubs, the first place Dixie League team for the 2005 season, (not in order) were Wesley Harris, Lee Anderson, Cory Besteda, Ryan Daughtery, Anzelle Jenkins, Crayton Motes, Evan Vice, Daniel Tarver, Ken Bryant, Cole Crawford, Quario Jen More...