October 5, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Judge nominee could get reprimand from Bar

Stuart DuBose, the Democratic nominee for circuit judge, surprised members of the Bar of the First Judicial Circuit last week, telling them that he may be reprimanded by the Alabama State Bar and could lose his law license for More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Announcements

Union Missionary District Assn. to sponsor benefit More...

There are times to organize and times to stand up

I have become, according to my children, an "oldie". More...

Spiritual Beliefs

The presence of God is always with us

Hebrews 13:5-6 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; More...

Editorials

Fire Dept. shares kitchen safety tips

Members of the Jackson Fire Department would like to remind everyone to "Watch What You Heat." More...

Illegally placed signs constitute litter

Dear Editor, Once again the political season is upon us, as anyone can tell by the masses of campaign signs that have sprung up along the roadsides. Some of these signs are legally placed, but most are not. More...

Alabama Scene

Polls show no evidence of Republican sweep in November

By Bob Ingram Syndicated Columnist For what it is worth...and it may not be worth anything...a couple of recent polls suggest that despite the lead Gov. More...

People

Senior adults celebrate JHS Homecoming

Senior citizens who participate in the programs offered by the Jackson More...

Overton - Tavis will exchange vows Saturday

Marian Melissa Overton and Anthony Michael Tavis will be united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at the Gulf Shores Plantation in Gulf Shores. More...

Clarke - Steadham to wed Oct. 7

Christy Ann Clarke and Richard Brandon Steadham will exchange vows Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at the Liberty Baptist Church, located at 7759 Old Highway 5 South in Thomasville. More...

Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14

The Jackson Fire Department will kick off Fire Prevention Week with church inspections on Sunday, Oct. 8. More...

Library benefit auction tonight

White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson will conduct its annual dinner and auction tonight (Thursday), at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. More...

Auction raises money for Ronald McDonald House

The Fish House in Jackson, owned by Penny and Larry More...

Estate dispute is settled out of court

An estate dispute that accused Jackson lawyer and circuit judge nominee Stuart C. DuBose of malpractice and other improprieties was settled in Mobile Circuit Court Monday as preparations were being made to seat a jury for a trial. More...

News

Pine City Gun & Pawn conducts grand opening Sept. 29 and 30

Pine City Gun & Pawn, located at 2167 U.S. Highway 43, Jackson, conducted its grand opening Sept. 29 and 30. More...

Deputies believe car fire to be 'crime of passion'

A Sweet Water man was arrested for what Clarke County deputies believe was a crime of passion last week. More...

Proposed north-south freeway gets hearing

Representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation will hear comments from local residents on the study for a proposed West Alabama Freeway during a public meeting Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the ALDOT office in Grove Hill More...

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

CHS Ole Timer's Reunion set for Oct. 21 The Coffeeville High School "Ole Timers" Reunion is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at the school. More...

Sports

Aggies blister the Bulldogs for homecoming

The 92nd meeting between Clarke County High School and Jackson High School was highlighted with big plays and a thrilling finish as the Aggies won 23-20 on a field goal with less than :30 left in the game. More...

Region play resumes after shocking week in AHSAA

SIDELINE VIEW

Passing the halfway mark of the 2006 season. We are starting to see who is going to make playoff runs late and who is now. This week, the Rev. James Watkins is the guest prognosticator. More...

Sweet Water shows Leroy the sugar

Call it karma or a quirk of nature, but just prior to Sweet Water and Leroy kicking off their game last Friday night, a flock of geese flew over in a "V" formation: "V" as in victory and the name of the field in Sweet Water is Victory Field. More...

For the Record

Area Obituaries

William O. Edge William O. Edge, 86, a native of Fulton and resident of Grove Hill, died Oct. 3, 2006 at a local hospital. He was a member of Tompkins Baptist Church where he served as deacon. More...

Jackson Municipal Court releases report for week of Sept. 28

The following information has been reported by the Jackson Municipal Court for hearings on Sept. 28. More...

JPD reports activities

The following information has been provided by the Jackson Police Department for the week ending Oct. 2. More...