June 8, 2006 / News

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'Get Lost in Jackson' success story: Lois Guy loses 97 pounds in program

Lois Guy of Jackson has reached her weight loss goal while participating in the "Get Lost in Jackson" program. More...

Is your brain sabotaging your

Crash dieting can turn your brain into your worst enemy. More...

Leroy VFD conducts ribbon cutting

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Leroy Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, June 3 at the More...

WashCo BOE approves personnel changes

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Washington County Board of Education met on June 1st and approved the following personnel changes. More...

Suspect assists in his own drug arrest

A suspect who initially ran from the law in Coffeeville actually returned with illegal drugs in his hands. More...

Some may be eligible to receive tax breaks by buying more energy-efficient products

Alabamians may be eligible for federal tax breaks if they buy energy-saving products and put them into use from January 2006 to December 2007, according to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. More...

Clarification

In last week's edition the Graddick-Baxley runoff controversy was mentioned as the reason there is no crossover voting in Alabama. Actually, there is no crossover voting in primaries due to state law. More...

Ride the Lightning:

JPD officers receive Taser training
By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Jackson Police Department's officers have been trained over the past month by officer Arvis Slack in the use of Taser guns. More...

Wagarville VFD receives grants to fight wildfires

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two grants and a private donation have enabled the Wagarville Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new equipment to better enable them to battle wildfires. More...