The Washington County Commission terminated the contract of County Engineer Bob Gunter, effective Aug. 31, during its Aug. 15 meeting, which was continued from the day before. More...
Another summer has come and gone and the students at Jackson Middle School (JMS) are excited to once again meet with their friends to catch up and discuss their various summer adventures. More...
The Jackson Police Department will participate in the national "Click it or Ticket" program, beginning Aug. 18 and continuing through Labor Day weekend. More...
One hundred fifty true bills were returned by the Clarke County Grand Jury last week. Of those 129 were felony charges, 27 were misdemeanor charges and three cases were continued until the next grand jury. Sharon Linton Rutherford, a More...
Jackson Police Officer Ben Marshall recently attended a special class in Gonzales, La., which will help him better serve the growing Hispanic-speaking community in Jackson. More...
The Clarke County Grand Jury met last week. After touring the courthouse several changes were suggested, one of which was eliminating the metal detector and security system at the front door. More...
Nine-year-old twin brothers Damian and Tynan Meagher spent their summer learning what it means to help others by bringing a little joy into their lives. More...
Would Hale have died for a North American Community?
By Ellen Williams
When I studied American history in fifth grade, I had to memorize a list of "historical sayings" by famous Colonial Americans. One of them was by the 21-year-old school teacher, Nathan Hale, captured while More...
The family of Mrs. Joe C. Brown wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all the cards, prayers and thoughts during our loss. Your kindness will always be remembered. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Roden, who were recently married in Birmingham, were honored with parties in Jackson the weekend of July 21-22 and a reception hosted by their parents in Birmingham on July 29. More...
Faith Lyman Edward Faith, a retired millwright with Olin Corporation, died Aug. 13, 2006 at his residence at the age of 84. Anative and lifelong resident of St. Stephens, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of St. More...
