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Fire burns near Jackson airport

Jackson firefighters responded to a fire call on Ryland Pike Road, Tuesday around 1 p.m., just south of the William E. More...

Deas puts in bid for Clarke Commission

Thomas E. "Tommy" Deas, has qualified for the District 3 seat on the Clarke County Commission. More...

Notice to candidates

The April 13 issue of The South Alabamian will be the last to feature free candidacy announcements due to the qualifying deadline of April 7. After that issue all announcements must be paid advertisements and will not appear on the front page. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church of the Week

McCann's United Methodist Church in Jackson More...

County-wide youth/student service set for April 13

The next county-wide youth/student worship service hosted by the Barnabus Group Ministries will be Thursday, April 13 at Pineview Baptist Church at 6 p.m. More...

'Whip, Hammer and Cross' presentation planned April 16

The Whip, Hammer and Cross presentation at Clearwater Assembly of God Church in Wagarville will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. More...

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Education

JMS math 'Students of the Month' for February

These students demonstrated outstanding math achievements during the month of February. More...

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Editorials

I've joined the ranks of the 'weekend warriors'

Editor's Notes
By Evan Carden SA Editor

I don%27t know how many of you watch the HGTV channel, but I%27ve joined the ranks of those who appear on that channel%27s show "Weekend Warriors." More...

Opinions

Full Story

Thanks, Jackson, for enforcing law on political signs

We want to thank Mayor Richard Long, the Jackson City Council, Police Chief Burge and his force, Jackson street workers and whoever else is having a hand in enforcing the law against political signs on highway rights-of-way. More...

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People

Cards of Thanks

The family of Pat Smith would like to thank you for your prayers, thoughts, flowers and monetary gifts to the hospice in England in her memory. Those she met while visiting here held a dear place in her heart and ours. God bless each of you. More...

Twilley Reeves to say vows April 29

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Calloway of Demopolis and Hillman Wright of Buhl, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Leighanne Twilley of Tuscaloosa, to Derek Wayne Reeves of Tuscaloosa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. More...

35th Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair set for April 8-9

The 35th Annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 in Fort Deposit. More...

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Murder trial on Clarke Co. docket

The criminal jury term will begin in Clarke County Circuit Court April 10, with judges Harold Crow and Thomas Baxter presiding. More...

A fulfilling life and friends to boot

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Mable Williams is a charming young lady with a friendly smile for everyone. More...

Singleton to vie for WC Probate Judge

Charles Ray Singleton of Chatom is pleased to announce his candidacy for the office of Probate Judge for Washington County. More...

News

Relay For Life' Friday, April 7 in Grove Hill

Grove Hill%27s Relay for Life will be hel Friday, April 7. The sixth annual fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society will be at the Clarke County Museum. More...

'Get Lost in Jackson' program inspires man on fitness trek

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Rev. Darius Chapman, of St. More...

Get Lost in Jackson update

Nutrition tips
By Kay Crosby

As we begin our fourth month into "Get Lost", your scales may be showing a slower weight-loss than you%27d like or maybe no weight loss at all! Whatever you do don%27t give up! More...

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Coming Events

COC sponsoring 'Spring Cleanup'

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Spring Cleanup. The anti-litter campaign will take place during the week of April 22-29. More...

Scholarship applications being accepted

The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary (AACDA) Scholarship will be accepting applications throughout the state of Alabama from college sophomores (last quarter/semester of second year) for three scholarships in the amount of $1,0 More...

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JMC offers diabetes classes Diabetes classes are offered at Jackson Medical Center on Tuesday nights. Please call 251246-9021 for class schedules. More...

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Sports

Aggies beat Tigers for first time in two years

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Jackson Aggies traveled to Thomasville over spring break to participate in the Pizza Pro classic. The Aggies went 22 in the tournament. More...

Wildcats get back-to-back losses

By Cory Brown SA Correspondent

The Millry Wildcats looked to snap a four-game losing skid on Saturday when they traveled to Chatom to take on arch rival Washington County and the Richton Rebels. More...

Bears shut out four teams

Special to The South Alabamian

The Leroy Bears baseball team was on a roll last week, shutting out four of five teams on their roll to a spectacular winning season. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Bolen Joe Mack Bolen, 68, a native and resident of Coffeeville, died March 30, 2006 at his residence. He was a retired electrician, served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the New Faith Baptist Church. More...

Jackson Municipal Court Results

The following information has been supplied from the Jackson Municipal Court Record, court date March 30, 2006. More...

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