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Man dies in jump from river bridge

A McIntosh man jumped to his death from the Joe C. McCorquodale Bridge, shortly after noon Saturday, July 8. More...

Prestwick man drowns in creek

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The body of a Prestwick man was discovered in a creek near his home, Wednesday, July 5. More...

Americorps students provide services for WashCo disaster victims

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

Seven college students with Americorps, all from Washington state, came to Chatom Friday, July 7 and will be in Washington County for five working days. More...

WashCo Public Library to host book signing by local author

The Washington County Public Library (WCPL) invites the public to a book signing with local author, Colette Johnson, and her book, ARedneck Goes to Rome. More...

News

Clarke utilities super requests assistant

By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to The South Alabamian

A request by Jack Greer, the superintendent of the department of utilities, to hire a consultant to look over proposals for solid waste removal caused a little controversy during the Clarke County Commission meeting Tuesday. More...

One injured in wreck

Voncile Monigan, 48, of Jackson was injured around 11 a.m., Saturday, July 8, when her 2002 Honda Civic (left photo) was struck More...

FBI executes search warrant near Jackson

A search warrant was executed at a rural Jackson home by Clarke County Sheriff's Department, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General and the FBI last Thursday, July 6, but the suspect fled moments before officers arrived at th More...

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Editorials

North Korea may be bigger headache than Iraq

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Here are a few random thoughts on a variety of subjects as I clear my head and my notebook. More...

A lasting legacy in Clarke County

By Walter Davis SAColumnist

Aug. 30, 1813. Ft. Mims. A date and place never to be forgotten in the early history of this area. Of course, as every schoolchild knows (hopefully), this pertains to the infamous massacre of the inhabitants of Ft. More...

Runoff election likely to set record for low turnout

By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

I couldn't have been more than 10 years old when I first heard this joke but it is still one of my favorites. More...

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People

Several parties given in honor of Sharpe Bridges

Several parties were given in honor of Suanna Sharpe and Justin Bridges. More...

Roden Russell united in marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Gaines McCorquodale of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roden of Birmingham announce the marriage of their son, Bryan Roden of Birmingham to Sara Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Russell, all of Birmingham, on May 8, 2006. More...

Ticket reservation deadline to see Maya Angelou is Saturday

The Sickle Cell Disease Association Mobile Chapter will be presenting "An Evening With Maya Angelou" on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Arthur L. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile. More...

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Billy Jones sells Burger House after 42 years serving Jackson

By Kathy McCutcheon SA Staff

For 42 years, 363 days a year, with only Thanksgiving and Christmas off, Jackson native Billy V. Jones, owner of Billy's Burger House in Jackson, has risen at 4 a.m. More...

Runoff is Tuesday

District 65 nominee to be decided
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Tuesday, July 18, voters will return to the polls to decide on several runoff races. More...

Low voter turnout expected in Clarke County July 18

By Jim Cox, SA Publisher

Turnout for the July 18 runoff in Clarke County is expected to be low, with the only Democrats eligible to vote being in House District 65. More...

Truck crashes into bridge near Wagarville

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

SA Reporter An early morning wreck just south of Wagarville caused traffic to be hectic for more than eight hours on Tuesday. More...

Arabian horses help kick off summer reading program

Arabian horses from the stables near Chatom helped kick off this year's summer reading program at the Washington County Public Library. More...

Church

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To be a friend of God, follow four simple rules

By Rev. E.C. Russell Jackson First Assembly of God

James 2:23 "And the Scripture was fulfilled which More...

Jefferson District conducts convention and elects queen and king at Springfield AME

The Jefferson District of the West Alabama Conference District Convention was conducted on June 23-24 at Springfield A.M.E. Zion Church in Salitpa. More...

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Sports

Jackson Arts and Crafts donates to local hospice

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The ladies of Jackson Arts and Crafts (JAC) are giving to area residents who have a difficult time doing for themselves. More...

Jackson teams win district tournaments

Special to The South Alabamian Several of Jackson's all-star teams have won district championships. More...

12-Year-Old Little League Champions

The Jackson 12-Year-Old Little League All-Stars won the District 3 Championship earning them a spot in the state tournament, which will be played in Jackson this month. More...

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For the Record

Smith

Ivy Ray Smith, a native and resident of Coffeeville, died July 3, 2006 at a local hospital at the age of 72. He was a member of Coffeeville United Methodist Church and a retired pipefitter with Brown & Root Construction. More...

Tarver

Juanita Guy Tarver, 78, a native of St. Stephens and a resident of Spanish Fort, died July 7, 2006 at her daughter's residence in St. Stephens. More...

Chapman

Debbie Chapman, 39, a native of Grove Hill and a resident of Thomasville, died June 28, 2006. She was a member of the Thomasville Church of God in Christ. More...

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