September 7, 2006 RSS feed / News

Commission approves participation in National Management System Agreement

The Washington County Commission passed a resolution, Aug. 28, for the county to participate in the Department of Homeland Security's national More...

Litter Awareness Week is Sept. 11-16

The South Alabamian Litter Awareness Week will be observed in Clarke County Sept. 11-16 and special efforts are being made to make residents in the area more aware of the importance of keeping the environment clean. More...

BOE discusses projects at Jackson schools

The Clarke County Board of Education held a brief meeting Thursday, Aug. 31. More...

Local business people encouraged to attend annual COC meeting

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting tonight (Thursday) at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House and we encourage all business people to attend the event. More...

Grove Hill woman faces federal fraud charges

The mother of a Clarke County woman already charged with allegedly defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has also been charged with similar crimes. More...

Strategies in pulling together an 'enterprise-ready' region

How often have we heard outsiders tell us that the biggest problem in West Alabama and East Mississippi is lack of leadership. More...

Grant to help Southwest Alabama residents with home energy costs

People with disabilities, the elderly and low-income residents burdened by high utility bills may be eligible to receive assistance thanks to a recently announced state grant. More...

Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church celebrating pastor's 5th anniversary

The Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church will be celebrating the Rev. Prospere Sainvilus' fifth anniversary as pastor on Sunday, Sept. 17. More...

WashCo. School System asks for help in locating children with disabilities

The Washington County Board of Education serves all children with disabilities as required by law. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

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

WashCo Sheriff's Department to sponsor DNA evidence collection training for area

The Washington County Sheriff's Department will sponsor a training seminar for the collection and utilization of DNA evidence in sexual assault investigations, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washington County Public Library in Chatom. More...

Amid financial woes AHC hires new director

The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) has had to cut one-third of its staff and stop its Grants Program since forcing out its executive director two years ago. More...

Domestic violence charges against Clarke deputy dropped; judge issues warning

A charge of domestic violence/ harassment against Clarke County Deputy Thomas Fox was nol prossed in Jackson Municipal Court Aug. 31 by Municipal Judge Chris Bailey. More...

Nuthin' New Car Show planned

The Nuthin' New Car Club will host its 16th annual show Saturday, Sept. 16 in Thomasville. More...

Clarke County Records

Marriage license applications Brandon Doyle Lindsey, to Cora Melissa Odom; Willie Earl Coates, to Frances Lynette Thomas; Timothy Gregson, to Heather Weaver; Gary Leland Pierce, to Mary Lou Newton; Keith Cordell Butler, to Chareice Tipton; Travis D More...

Grant to assist families of homicide victims

When a loved one is a victim of homicide, surviving relatives face a whirlwind of grief, funeral arrangements, legal proceedings and financial challenges. More...

Annual health fair planned in Grove Hill

The Annual Health and Safety Fair at the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital is slated for this Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail and reported by the Clarke County Sheriff's Department during the past week include: More...