August 17, 2006 RSS feed / News

JPD officers receive training for dealing with the hearing impaired

A number of Jackson Police Department employees recently spent a portion of their time off from work to learn more about dealing with people who are hearing impaired or blind. More...

Sunflower man held on drug possession charges

A Sunflower man is currently being held in the Washington County Jail following a traffic stop in Chatom Aug. 8, during which drugs were found on his person. More...

Changes suggested for Clarke County Courthouse

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...

Twins enjoy helping others

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...

Leroy High School burglarized

Thieves make off with computers from school's

Leroy High School was burglarized Tuesday morning and over $15,000 worth of items stolen including nine laptops. More...

Local agencies want to be in 2006-07 budget

The Washington Commission met in regular meeting on August 14. There were several citizens on the agenda with various requests. More...

Possibility of domestic violence court in WashCo considered

The Washington County Domestic Violence Task Force met at the Deerfield Golf Club, Friday, Aug. 11, and continued to discuss the possibility of creating a domestic violence court to handle all of the domestic violence cases in the county. More...