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Gene and Joe Mathews pin poppies on a wreath in memory of the More...

Truck drivers injured in wreck

An early morning wreck in the Wagarville community resulted in the injury of two truck drivers. Around 8:10, Terry Keith Monroe, 37, of Valley was driving a 2005 Freightliner (top photo), leased out to a company from Dadeville, north on U.S. More...

Special Sections

Church

Area Church Directory

ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Assembly of God Coffeeville Road More...

Church of the Week

First United Methodist Church Jackson
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Revival services planned in Washington County June 5-9

Everyone and every church is invited to enjoy gospel revival celebrations at different high school stadiums Monday through Friday, June 5 9, at 7 p.m. More...

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Editorials

Rambling & Ruminating

1917 SA excerpts about the 'good ole' days' in Parkertown
By Walter Davis SAColumnist

In my last column I related some of the early history of the Parkertown community. Articles from the community pages of More...

Editor's Notes

Choose your party and vote Tuesday
By Evan Carden SA Editor

To sign the blue sheet or not to sign the blue sheet, that is the big question facing voters this coming Tuesday. More...

Alabama Scene

Dictionary should feature photo of Roy Johnson beside word 'nepotist"
By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

Because I am what some folks called a "wordsmith"-one who uses words in his trade-I have always been fascinated by the origin of words. More...

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People

Mr. Bailey and Miss Walker exchange vows in Sunflower

Victoria Lynn Walker and Benjamin Irvin Bailey were united in marriage on Feb.18, 2006 at Sunflower Methodist Church in Sunflower. More...

Miss Turberville, bride-elect of Mr. Whillock honored at showers

Jami Turberville of Jackson, bride-elect of Daniel Whillock of Dothan, was honored with several bridal showers. More...

Watson Anderson to wed July 1 in Mobile

The wedding of Wanda Watson and Pete Anderson will take place on July 1, 2006 in Lyons Chapel on the University of Mobile campus. More...

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Royal Inn robbed

Owner hit head with hammer as suspects flee with cash register
By Evan Carden SA Editor

An early morning robbery of the Royal Inn in Jackson, May 24, left the motel's owner with lacerations to his head and police on the hunt for the two men accused of committing the crime. More...

State Aviation Officer:

'Freedom is guaranteed by American soldiers'
By Evan Carden SA Editor

State Aviation Officer for the Alabama Army National Guard, Col. Charles A. More...

Several big races highlight Tuesday's primary election

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Tuesday, voters across the state will go to the polls to decide who will fill slots in many local offices, while some will choose who will represent their respective parties in various races in November. More...

News

Jefferson District A.M.E. Zion honors senior members May 13

The Jefferson District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is represented by four counties, Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, Washington and 17 churches. It conducted its first Senior Members Honor Program at Jackson Intermediate School on May 13, 2006. More...

Bedsole chosen new JIS principal

Among personnel changes made during the second meeting of the Clarke County Board of Education this month, was the naming of Mike Bedsole to fill the principal's job at Jackson Intermediate School. More...

Woman arrested for stabbing

A Sweet Water woman was arrested on assault charges after she allegedly stabbed another woman during an altercation on Campbell's Landing Road Sunday night. More...

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Coming Events

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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Education

Coffeeville High School announces uniform policy changes

Coffeeville High School (CES) is now making plans for the 2006-2007 school year. More...

Alabama Southern honors students in nursing programs

Alabama Southern Community College recently honored students in the Associate Degree Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs with pinning ceremonies on May 10th and 11th. More...

Area natives receive awards from UWA

The University of West Alabama honored approximately 280 graduates during spring commencement exercises held May 6, 2006 on the Livingston campus. In addition, several outstanding graduates and professors were recognized with special awards. More...

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Sports

Spring game gives fans first look at WashCo teams

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

Leroy hosted the annual spring jamboree on Friday. More...

Teams selected for 10th Annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week

Teams and coaches selected for the North-South softball and baseball More...

Dixie League Results

Following are the Dixie League results for the past two weeks: More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Beard William Curtis Beard, 87, died May 30, 2006 at a local hospital. He was a native of Bolinger and a resident of Chatom. A member of Fairhope Baptist Church in Chatom, McCormick Lodge No. More...

Jackson Police Report

The following information was provided by the Jackson Police Department. More...

Clarke County Records

Marriage license applications Bruce Williams, to Melissa Bettis; Ivan Jerome Powell, to Nanetta Renee' Henry; John F. More...

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