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August 3, 2006 / Front Page

Watchdog group puts Lowman on top polluters list

AEC responds to study, pointing out its compliance with clean air standards

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A study released last week by the nonprofit environmental watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) named the Charles R. Lowman Power Plant in Leroy as one of the top 50 dirtiest power plants in the country. More...

School to be back in session

Clarke County students, including Jackson Academy and More...

Sunflower home and automobiles lost in fire

Wagarville, Leroy and McIntosh fire departments responded to a mobile home fire on More...

Giles withdraws election contest

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

Nicholas Giles of Fruitdale filed the necessary documents with the Washington County Democratic Committee to contest the election for commissioner, district four, but after discussion with the chairman of the committee decided to withdraw his complai More...

Special Sections

Church

Pastor's anniversary to be celebrated Aug. 20 at St. James A.M.E.

The Rev. Clausell Boykin, pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Choctaw Bluff will be honored at a special anniversary celebration on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2:30 p.m. More...

Church of the Week

New Faith Baptist Church of Coffeeville More...

'Blackwood Quartet' to perform Friday evening at Bassett Creek Baptist Church

The Blackwood Quartet of Knoxville, Tenn. will be performing a Southern gospel music concert at Bassett Creek Baptist Church on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. More...

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Editorials

Editor's Notes

Abuse of the election process is appalling

By Evan Carden SA Editor

In the minds of many people, corruption and politics go handin hand. The recent events in Washington County, with the controversy surrounding the handling of absentee ballots, have given way to many rumors and whisperings among voters there. More...

Alabama Scene

Corts chosen as interim chancellor for two-year colleges

By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

While it was not unanimous, the State Board of Education has picked Dr. Thomas Corts to serve as interim chancellor of the troubled two-year community colleges in Alabama. More...

A Southern View

Southern speech, not quite 'gone with the wind'

By Ellen Williams

Shepherd Smith is from Mississippi, Katie Couric from Virginia, and Dan Rather from Texas; but you'd never guess it by their speech, for when anyone with a distinctive regional accent gets into broadcast journalism, they are sent to dialect class to More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Beech Janie Lenora Beech, a native and resident of Hobson, died July 7, 2006 at her residence at the age of 85. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The following arrests were reported by the Washington County Sheriff's Department during the past week: More...

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Back to school tax holiday is this weekend

City of Jackson won't join county, other towns in participating

Alabamians will enjoy their first sales tax holiday on Aug. 4-6. More...

Two seriously injured in wreck

Two men were badly injured in a single vehicle wreck on Highway 84 just More...

The South Alabamian to raise newsstand price of newspapers

The South Alabamian will increase its single copy price in newsstands to 75 cents effective with the Aug. 10 issue. More...

Tempers flare at ballot hearing

Washington County absentee complaints go to DA, possibly to the attorney general

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

Tempers flared, fingers pointed, and accusations were hurled when the Executive Committee of the Washington County Democratic Party met at the courthouse, Thursday July 27 to hear complaints about the way absentee ballots were handled during the July More...

Washington County E-911 Communication District conducts open house

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The public was invited to tour the new Washington County E-911 Center, located at the Chatom airport, Monday, July 31, during a special open house. More...

News

Noise complaint leads to drug arrests

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A noise complaint to the Jackson Police Department around midnight, July 23, led to the arrests of three people for marijuana possession. More...

Five months remaining for 'Get Lost in Jackson'

By Kay Crosby Nutrition Counselor

There are five more months to go in Get Lost in Jackson. We are well over half of the way through. How are you doing? Have you reached your goal? It is never too late to get on track and start on the path to good health and fitness. More...

Pine City Rodeo is this Friday and Saturday

The annual Pine City Rodeo is back for its fifth season this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. both nights at the Jackson Academy Rodeo Arena. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

VFW 5355 meetings The VFW Post 5355 and ladies auxiliary meet the third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m., at the VFW Club on Club Wiley Road. More...

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Sports

JA's Lady Eagles gearing up for volleyball season

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

"We have got everybody returning and we have very high expectations," said Jackson Academy Head Volleyball Coach Jody Roberson. More...

Pee Wee Football meeting and sign up planned for this weekend

There will be a meeting for the Jackson Pee Wee Football organization to select board members and coaches Friday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m., at the Jackson Municipal Pool. All interested More...