March 30, 2006 RSS feed / News

Jackson COC contracts with Women's Business Center

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce announced it has contracted with the Women%27s Business Center, Inc., a 13-yearold micro enterprise development organization based in Mobile to provide a new service to existing and emerging small businesses in th More...

WashCo County Commission amends expansion project due to Katrina

The Washington County Commission took two actions related to industrial expansion plus More...

County Extension Office: Beef is safe

Many people have concerns about the safety of beef in the United States in the wake of another cow testing positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. The American beef supply is safe. More...

All Leroy residents slated to receive smoke alarms

The Leroy Volunteer Fire Department is currently conducting its campaign installing smoke alarms. The department requests residents be patient and every home will receive smoke alarms. More alarms must be ordered from the supplier. More...

Mental Health Recycling Center asks for help finding new location

Alvin Dwight Callier spoke to the Clarke County Commission on behalf of the Mental Health Recycling Program, which was housed at the Thomasville Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center. More...

Get Lost in Jackson update

This week's nutrition tips

Healthy eating and exercise go handin hand when it comes to losing weight for a lifetime. The question this week is how much healthy eating is enough? Do you have a visual understanding of what a healthy plate looks like? More...

BOE issues school warrants totaling $8.5 million

The Clarke County Board of Education approved the issuance of school warrants for capital improvement projects during a special called meeting, Thursday at noon. More...

JMS breaks ground for new cafeteria

Hub Construction of Jackson, who received the bid for construction of a new cafeteria at Jackson Middle School, recently began breaking ground behind the school. The cafeteria should be completed in time for the 2006-2007 school year. More...

JPD Student Police Academy graduates

The Jackson Police Department conducted graduation for the 2006 Student Police Academy, March 16 at the Fish House in Jackson. A total of 11 students completed the special course, which exposed them to the different aspects of police work. More...