March 23, 2006 RSS feed / News

ACS offering way to honor individuals who face cancer and to give hope to others

Cancer is a disease that touches everyone. Now the American Cancer Society is offering a way to honor and remember individuals who face cancer in a way that gives hope to others. More...

Fiddler's convention planned

The 29th Annual "Old Time Fiddler%27s Convention" at Frankvilleis scheduled for Saturday April 15, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by W.N. Reynolds Lodge # 900 F. & A. M. The public is cordially invited to attend. More...

State seeks to boost hurricane recovery assistance projects

Proposal would make more funds available for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina

A proposal by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs could make an additional $54.3 million in federal funds available for disaster recovery projects in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. More...

WashCo Commission discusses road problems

During it%27s last two meetings, the Washington County Commission voted to sell equipment, hire new employees and discussed road repair problems in the county. More...

Grant awarded to make highways safer in region

A $48,693 grant has been awarded through the office of Gov. Bob Riley to boost traffic safety in southwest Alabama. More...

Land judging teams compete

Teams from Jackson and Leroy high schools recently competed in the annual district and state Land Judging Competition. Leroy came in first at district with Jackson coming in second. More...

Get Lost in Jackson update

This week%27s nutrition tips This week let%27s focus on fats. How much fat do you need? Do you need any fat at all? If you need fat, then what kinds of fat do you need and how much? More...

Armed, masked men rob Thomasville business

Special to The South Alabamian The Thomasville Police Department is investigating the town%27s first armed robbery of the year. More...

Man arrested after picking fight with deputy

A man appearing in Clarke County Settlement Court last week on sexual abuse charges was arrested again after he confronted a Thomasville Police officer and became disruptive. More...

Magnolia State Bluegrass Festival planned June 1-3

The Magnolia State Bluegrass Festival is planned for Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, June 3 at the Stone County Music Park in Wiggins, Miss., one mile north on Old Highway 49. More...

Attorney General Troy King warns citizens about scams

Troy King, Alabama%27s Attorney General, and Joseph Borg, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, ask Alabama citizens to beware of the following scams. More...

Dump exposed

This pile of old tin and lumber was dumped in a gully located adjacent to the Catholic Social Services building in Jackson. More...

WashCo 'Relay For Life' is May 5, 6 in Chatom

Chances are that someone you know has been touched by cancer. It is a disease that impacts all of us. More...