The Jackson Fire Department recently announced this year's Fire Prevention Court. Members of the court (L-R) are Maid Clara DuBose, a senior at Jackson Academy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
The new concession stand/ticket booth/restroom facility at Jackson High School's Legion Field/Simpkins Stadium is ready for business just in time for the first game of the season, which will feature the annual rivalry between JHS and Leroy High Schoo More...
Two people were transported to a Mobile hospital for treatment of injuries following a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 43 in Deer Head, which occurred around 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 28. This SUV was one of the vehicles involved. More...
The Washington County Public Library (WCPL) officially began at 3 p.m., Aug. 19, 1956 with humble beginnings in one room of the Home Economics Building at Washington County High School. More...
There are two schools of thought within psychology concerning the value of honesty. One school, aligned with traditional psychiatry, says that a healthy person can look at themselves objectively, and can recognize their faults. More...
The annual homecoming at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Bladon Springs is planned for Sept. 3, 2 p.m. The Rev. Richmond Chaney, pastor at St. Union Baptist Church in Leroy, will be the guest speaker. More...
Bonnie, Pat and I wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the concern, love and financial support shown in the donations and fish fry that are helping off-set the tremendous expenses resulting from Bonnie's injury. More...
Miss Haver Peerson Gilmore and William David Waller exchanged wedding vows Saturday evening, June 24, 2006 at Huffman United Methodist Church in Birmingham. The Rev. Gerry Hearin performed the ceremony that united the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Myra Gayle Faith became the bride of Thomas Scott Hamilton in a double ring ceremony Aug. 12, 2006 at 6 p.m. The garden wedding at her parents' cottage in St. Stephens was officiated by the bride's aunt, Gloria B. Jackson of Lakeland, Fla. More...
Three McIntosh men were indicted last week by a Washington County grand jury in connection with the murder of a McIntosh man who died months after he was allegedly injured by the suspects. More...
It was a short meeting, but Grove Hill and Jackson municipal officials, along with hospital officials and other health care professionals agreed to form committees and formally study the idea of a joint hospital operation. More...
Special to The South Alabamian Jackson Police charged a Mt. Vernon man with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was stopped for not displaying a tag on his vehicle. More...
Just two weeks after the firing of Washington County Engineer Bob Gunter, members of the Washington County Commission voted Tuesday to hire a former Washington County engineer to take his place. More...
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the H.W. Pearce Park Assembly House. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. More...
LHS PTO Open House Leroy High School PTO will host open house on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. PTO encourages joining the PTO and supporting the school. All PTO members will be eligible for the drawing of door prizes. More...
Outlined against a black and blue August sky, the Clarke Prep Gator offense rode roughshod over the Patrician Saints 24-7 last Friday night in Grove Hill. More...
Infant Joseph Thomas Anderson died Aug. 27, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Hunt of Gainestown; father, Thomas Anderson of Montgomery; sister, Shana Anderson of Gainestown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. More...
