October 26, 2006 / News

Former District 65 candidate injured in tractor accident

David Johnson, of Jackson, who sought the Democratic nomination for the District 65 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives in 2004, was seriously injured in a tractor accident Oct. 18. More...

New LHS athletic facility dedication is tonight

A special dedication ceremony for the new athletic facility at Leroy High School will be conducted as part of this week's homecoming activities. More...

Annual Ghost Walk this weekend in Thomasville

While not known as a scary place to live, Thomasville will become a little more goulish Sat., Oct. 28 when the annual Ghost Walk returns. More...

Candidates speak to Kiwanians

During the month of October, the Jackson Kiwanis Club heard from both Democrat and Republican candidates vying for More...

Gubernatorial candidates to debate Oct. 30

Former Gov. Albert Brewer will moderate a televised debate for candidates seeking Alabama's top offices. More...

One injured in Leroy wreck

Kenny Crow Jr. of Mobile was injured in a one-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 43, Oct. 18 around 8:30 p.m., just south of Leroy More...

WashCo BOE discusses School Improvement Plan

Methods used to deal with bad behavior questioned

During the Washington County Board of Education's Oct. 24 meeting, the School Improvement Plan item on the agenda brought forth a great deal of discussion by both board members and people in the audience. More...

WCHS Homecoming Parade 2006

Washington County Elementary's homecoming court More...

Clarke County Historical Museum's Pioneer Day is Nov. 11

After a year off, the Clarke County Historical Museum will again be hosting its seventh Pioneer Day Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Beef Herd Health Shortcourse to be conducted in November

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is joining Extension professionals from Louisiana State and Mississippi State Universities to host the 2006 Beef Shortcourse focusing on herd health. Producers will attend sessions on Monday, Nov. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Office reports nearly 50 arrests during past week

Almost 50 people were booked into the Clarke County Jail over the past week. More...

Fall Festival is next weekend

Each year the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce attracts thousands of people to the streets of Jackson for the annual Fall Festival. More...

Twin Rivers partnership wants funding from county

Two of the directors of the new Twin Rivers Economic Development Partnership attended the Clarke County Commission meeting Tuesday to repeat a request made a few weeks ago for funding for the new cooperative effort between Clarke and Choctaw counties More...

Local school superintendents talk about dealing with dyslexia

Statistics show that one in five children have dyslexia. How many of those go undiagnosed? What can be done to help teachers recognize the signs of dyslexia as early as possible? More...

Clarke-Wash Fair to begins Tuesday

The annual Clarke-Washing-on Counties Fair, sponsored by the Jackson Rotary Club, is planned for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 4, at the Clarke- Washington Fairgrounds located behind Jackson Steakhouse on U.S. Highway 43. More...

WashCo homebuilder wants more taxes

During the Washington County Commission's regular meeting Oct. More...

St. Stephens bass tourney is this Saturday at park

The St. Stephens Fall Open Bass Fishing Tournament will be held this Saturday, Oct. 28, at the St. Stephens Landing located in the Old St. Stephens Historical Park. More...

Public invited to experience Old St. Stephens 'Through the Eyes of a Child' this weekend.

The public is invited to attend Old St. Stephens Days this Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to sundown. Admission is $5. More...