June 15, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

City commits funds for new JHS athletic facility

During its June 13 meeting, the Jackson City Council voted unanimously to commit at least $200,000 to the construction of a new athletic facility at Jackson High School. More...

Turnin' up turnips

With red handkerchief tucked in his pocket, Bryce Smith, 7, left, and More...

Special Sections

Church

Pineview Baptist Church recognizes missionaries Bettye and Cliff Scarbrough

Emeritus missionaries Bettye and Cliff Scarbrough were recognized at Pineview Baptist Church in Thomasville by the Rev. Carl Myers, member of the board of directors of the Baptist Training Center for their missionary work done in Belize. More...

Upcoming Church Events

Evergreen Baptist Church Vacation Bible School at Evergreen Baptist Church in Jackson will begin on Monday, June 19 and continue through Friday, June 23. More...

Spiritual Beliefs

Fathers need to be a positive influence

Genesis 39:2 "And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a More...

Editorials

Editor's Notes

Faith in humankind renewed during interview

This job definitely has its ups and downs. Thankfully, the ups More...

Opinions

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Alabama Scene

Political future bleak for Siegelman, Moore

Now that the dust has settled from one of the least exciting major state elections in memory, a few observations: More...

People

Stewart graduates course in Fort Bliss,Texas

Army Sgt. Maj. Terry L. Stewart is one of 46 students of Class 56 who graduated from the Sergeants Major Course at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. More...

van Leeuwen Hale to wed July 1 in Opelika

Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. van Leeuwen of Madison announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lanie Elan, to Brandon Hale, son of Edith Hale of Opelika and the late Gregory Hale. He is the stepson of the late Wayne Foate. More...

Several showers and parties honor Miss Davis and Mr. Shirley

Several showers and parties were recently conducted in honor of Amanda Davis and Josh Shirley, who will be united in marriage June 24. More...

Looking Back on 2008

Rambling & Ruminating

A little Sugar Town 'shine'

The last time we visited on this page our topic was Parkertown, a once thriving community that faded into obscurity with the passage of time and was absorbed into what is now part of North Jackson. More...

Counterfeit bills found in Jackson

Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge has issued a warning to business owners that a significant number of counterfeit $100 bills have been circulating in town. More...

Hacketts contests BOE race results

Mims Hacketts has filed a contest in his primary loss to T.L. Douglas for the District 4 seat on the Clarke County Board of Education. More...

Foot chase ends in drug arrest

A Frankville man was arrested Friday and faces possession charges after a foot chase involving Washington County deputies. More...

Fires keep area departments busy

The Wagarville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire around 3 p.m. Friday that resulted in the response of four additional volunteer departments. More...

News

Georgia man charged in Clarke and Marengo burglaries

A Georgia man has been arrested in connection with burglaries at several residences in Clarke and Marengo Counties and concealing the goods in Clarke County. More...

Certified votes still show DuBose won judge's race

Stuart DuBose picked up six provisional ballot votes across the three counties of the First Judicial Circuit to retain his narrow victory for a circuit judge seat. More...

CORRECTION

In last week's edition it incorrectly stated that Shane Thornton would take over as Washington County Coroner after defeating Allen "Hotdog" Carpenter for the Democratic Nomination. More...

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...

Education

Honor students named at Jackson Middle School

Jackson Middle School students were recently named with honors. More...

Ross Henderson awarded Trustees Scholarship at UWA

Ross Henderson of Jackson was recently awarded a $6,000 Trustees Scholarship to attend the University of West Alabama in Livingston. More...

Local JHS student receives national honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) More...

Sports

Paying attention to Mother Nature's hints

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, pay attention to Mother Nature. More...

McHaney signs with Shelton State

Jackson High School's Katie McHaney signed with Shelton State Community College on Wednesday, June 7 to play softball. More...

Jenny Stevens chosen ASWA Player of the Year

Jackson High School standout athlete Jenny Stevens was named 4A State Softball Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA). More...

For the Record

Area Obituaries

Flinn Frances Nobles Flinn, 83, born Oct. 4, 1922, went home to be with our Lord June 13, 2006. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where she was happy worshipping and sharing our Lord with others. More...