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September 14, 2006 / Front Page

Sisters, nieces donate to 'Locks of Love'

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Several sisters and their daughters gathered at Jamie's Family Hair Center in Leroy Friday to donate their long hair to the "Locks of Love" program in honor of one of the sisters, who recently underwent cancer surgery. More...

Chatom men to face theft, forgery charges

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two Chatom men were arrested Sunday and charged with burglary following an alleged breaking and entering of a local residence. More...

Motocross racers converge

Motocross races of all ages converged on the Lower Alabama Motocross Track in More...

WashCo Commission looks to fill several jobs

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

The Washington County Commission met in regular session on Sept. 11. During the course of the meeting, they announced several positions for which they will be advertising soon. More...

Special Sections

Church

Meeting at New Canaan Sunday; revival cancelled

Pastor Van Williams Sr. and the officers and members of New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Choctaw Bluff invite everyone to attend meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. More...

Homecoming and revival planned at St. Peter Baptist

The annual homecoming and revival at St. Peter Baptist Church in Grove Hill is planned for Oct. 1-6. More...

Family and Friends Day set for Sept. 25 Mt. Gilead

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Carlton will be celebrating Family and Friends Day on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Lonnie Moore, pastor of Union Baptist Church in Wagarville will be the speaker. More...

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Editorials

Motocross track nice attraction to Washington County

Dear Editor, Last Saturday morning Tommy Parnell and I decided to ride down to Wagarville and see the new motocross track. It was not More...

Just how ugly will race get before the election

By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist

ugly with two months to go in the campaign, how ugly will it get by election day? More...

Congressional Report

Accepting applications for Academy nominations

By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District More...

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People

JVFD deals with bees and vehicle fires

Members of the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department responded to several calls during the past week. Top photo: Trucks were dispatched to a call alerting them to the 1807 Walker Springs Road residence of Miriam and Dane Daugherty. More...

Drawing held at JMC

The Get Lost in Jackson drawing for June was conducted at Jackson Medical Center, which is one of the program's sponsors. Winner of the $100 prize was Selestine Foxx, an employee of New Era Cap Company, which is also a sponsor of the program. More...

Rattlesnake killed

Jeff McCutcheon of Antioch killed this 5 1/2 foot timber rattlesnake in his yard on Aug. 30. The snake sported 11 rattles and a button. This is the second one this summer to be found in his yard. (SA photo by Kathy McCutcheon) More...

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City to submit list of sites for possible EADS offshoots

By Evan Carden SA Editor

During Tuesday's city council meeting, Jackson Mayor Richard Long reported that the city had received a request from the state for a list of industrial sites in Jackson that meet the EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.) Project specificat More...

New officers elected for COC board

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual meeting Sept. 7, at the H.W. Pearce More...

WCPL conducts golden anniversary celebration

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

It was a night for remembering past accomplishments, expressing long-deserved gratitude and looking ahead, as the Washington County Public Library (WCPL) at its Founders Reception, Thursday, September 7, commemorated 50 years of service to the people More...