Lucy Baxley, the Democratic nominee for governor, is among 19 candidates who have committed to attending the public political forum to be conducted at the Jackson High School auditorium Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Others committed to appear More...
A man arrested by Thomasville Police Department for selling drugs got into deeper trouble when it was discovered he was in possession of a stolen cell phone. More...
Rachel Wilson, a resident of Philadelphia, Miss., is the daughter of the late Tiny and Sid Perry of Jackson and the widow of Theo Wilson. Although she lives in Philadelphia, she still maintains her home in Jackson which was built in 1958. More...
During a special meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 3, commissioners, sitting as the Washington County Solid Waste Disposal Authority, approved resolutions to assume landfill responsibilities for the county and create a regional landfill operation. More...
A special law enforcement agency based in Mobile will keep other agencies across 12 southwest Alabama counties updated on the activities of illegal drug traffickers thanks to a grant approved through the governor's office. More...
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...
The public boat ramp at Gainestown Landing on the Alabama River will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, Oct. 9. It is anticipated that the repairs will take approximately two weeks to complete. More...
Suspect leads cops on chase through woods near Leroy
By Evan Carden SA Editor
Officers from the First Judicial Drug Task Force, Washington County Sheriff's Department and Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) were led on a chase through the woods near Leroy, following a routine traffic stop. More...
The Washington County Commission continued their Sept. 26th meeting on Thursday, the 28th. The main purpose was the adoption of the 2006-07 budget, although a few other items were considered. More...
Brody Moseley, 19 months,(top photo), and Anna Marie Williams, 4, (bottom photo) proudly show off pumpkins they grew in their grandaddy's garden in St. Stephens. the larger one weighed 65 pounds and was 58-1/2 inches diameter. More...
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