May 4, 2006 RSS feed / News

WashCo Board of Education adopts calendar for 2006-2007

The Washington County Board of Education adopted a calendar, employed personnel and approved some resignations and retirements during its April 27 meeting. More...

Vascular screenings to be offered at Community House May 23

Residents living in and around the Jackson community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Community House on May 23. The site is located at 500 Vanity Park Dr. in Jackson. More...

Groundwater Festival for county fourth graders Friday

The fourth graders in Washington County are in for a big treat on May 5. They will be attending the first Groundwater Festival in Washington County, to be held at the Ciba Specialty Chemicals plant. More...

Local students enjoy learning about forests

The annual FAWN program was held last Thursday at the Upper State Sanctuary, just north of Jackson. More...

Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrests

Two men stopped for speeding in Washington County ended up going to jail for possession of cocaine. More...

Career Center services still available despite fire

Services are still available for customers of the Jackson Career Center and Alabama State Employment Service, despite a fire on Monday, April 24, that forced the closing of the office at 3090 Highway 43, Jackson, in Clarke County. More...

Get Lost in Jackson nutrition tips

Think about the foods that are the most tempting for you. If you're like most people they include cookies, chocolate, chips, cheese, candy and other irresistible "Cs". More...

Man convicted of timber theft ends up back in jail

A Whatley man convicted of timber theft was returned to jail for not fulfilling his probation requirements. More...

Open house conducted at new Children's Advocacy Center

A year after the house on Cobb Street was purchased, the Clarke County Regional Children's Advocacy Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony, April 27. More...

Clarke County 2006 Junior Miss program slated for Saturday evening

Twelve young women will compete for the title of Clarke County Junior Miss this Saturday, May 6. The Clarke County Junior Miss program will be held at Sage Auditorium in Grove Hill and begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. More...