June 1, 2006 RSS feed / News

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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...

Wilhelm named Clarke Co. BOE's 'Teacher of the Year'

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Nancy Wilhelm, who teaches fifth grade at Jackson Intermediate School (JIS), is this year's recipient of the Clarke County Board of Education's Teacher of the Year award. More...

Check presented to McIntosh Rescue Squad

McIntosh Rescue Squad was presented with approximately $13,000 by the Washington County Ambulance Board Friday, May 26. More...

Thomasville grocer retires after more than 50 years in business

By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to The South Alabamian

After nearly 53 years of working in grocery stores Harold Smith of Thomasville turned in his apron May 5. More...

Wilson and Bailey re-elected to AREA board

Stan Wilson of Chatom and Jack Bailey of Wagarville were More...

Test ranks Alabama drivers 36th in nation

Results from the second annual GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test announced last week, rank Alabama drivers 36th in the nation for their driving knowledge. More...

Alabama Area Agencies on Aging to receive nearly $1 million in federal funds

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (RAL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $971,779 to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the Alabama Area Agencies on More...

Transportation progress has state moving in right direction

By Joe McInnes, ALDOT Director Guest Columnist

The Alabama Development Office, not the Alabama Department of Transportation, is the state's chief job recruiting agency. However, there's no doubt that Alabama's economic future, to a great extent, will depend on its transportation infrastructure. More...

Hank Williams Festival this weekend in Georgiana

The 27th Annual Salute to a Legend will be held this Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 at the Hank Williams Music Park in Georgiana. More...

Tuesday's primary making history in Clarke County political landscape

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

For the first time in probably Clarke County's history, a countywide Republican primary contest and a district GOP race are competing with local Democratic races and they are causing some confusion. More...

Correction

In last week's Washington County Commission story it stated that EMA Director Deborah Nichols was going to work for Clarke County EMA. Although she is going to work in Clarke County it is not for the EMA office. More...

State receives highest amount of homeland security grants

For the second consecutive year, Alabama has received more federal homeland security grants for technology and equipment improvements in rural communities and small towns than any other state. More...

Lower egg prices offset higher cost for pork

Higher prices for pork products were offset by savings on eggs in May as Alabama food prices edged six-tenths of 1 percent higher. More...

Black Belt Summer Institute showcases regional arts and history

Travelers looking for new territory to explore need to look no further than Alabama's own Black Belt region. More...

Clarke Co. folk songs featured on new UOA CD

During the summer of 1947, Byron Arnold, a music professor at the University of Alabama, traveled across the state collecting folk songs. 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...

Mobile couple arrested for drugs

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Mobile couple was arrested by Jackson Police early Monday morning and faces multiple charges including possession of illegal drugs. More...

Candidates invited to Macky Branch Park opening day

The grand opening of Mackey Branch Park, located on the grounds of Mackey Branch No. 1 Baptist Church on Highway 84 East in Gosport, will take place Saturday, June 3. More...

Edge seeks storm shelter for Jackson's senior citizens

By Evan Carden SA Editor

During her report to the Jackson City Council, May 24, Jackson Nutrition Center Director Nellie Edge asked the council to pursue funding that is being made available through the Alabama Area Agency on Aging for storm shelters for senior citizens. More...

Soldiers of five wars honored at historic St. Andrews Chapel

Special to The South Alabamian

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Mortgage loan aid available in hurricane-affected counties

Families in 11 counties can benefit from a low 5.275 percent mortgage interest rate and down payment assistance now available through the Alabama Housing Finance Authority. More...

AG King warns veterans about breach of ID info

Attorney General Troy King urges Alabama's veterans to be on guard for the potential compromise of their identifying information in the wake of an information breach announced yesterday by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. More...

State facing shortage of workers to fill jobs

In a surprisingly frank admission Tuesday, May 23, Ed Castille, the director of Alabama Industrial Development Train-ing, told a group of local industrialists the state is facing problems filling its workforce needs. More...

Shelby secures funds for crime victims

Sen. More...

The Birmingham News endorses Jackson native Chess Bedsole

In the Monday, May 29 edition of The Birmingham News, More...

Voting machines designed to assist the handicapped

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Thirty-two handicapped voting machines have been purchased for Clarke County and will be placed at each of the voting precincts in the county for the June 6 primaries. More...

Humane Society brings national attention to stopping animal fighting

Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, recently went before the U.S. More...

Hub Construction Company awarded WashCo contracts

By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent

The Washington County Board of Education awarded two contracts and employed and transferred some teachers during its May 22 meeting. More...

Presents state funds

Last Thursday, District 65 Rep. Nick Williams (left) presented a check to the Jackson High School Athletic Department. Receiving the check was JHS Athletic Director John Blackmon. More...

State forensics gets a federal boost

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (RAL), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, recently announced that the Department of Justice has released $987,227 to the Alabama District Attorneys More...

Candidates to debate in October

Leadership Alabama, the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, Alabama Public Television and the Alabama Press Association announce plans for a candidate debate on Monday, Oct. 30 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. More...