December 21, 2006 RSS feed / News

Donation of toys

Evan Carden (left) and his family presented a donation of toys to the Jackson Police Department More...

Jackson Police promote safe driving

Sgt. Willie Williams and Officer Darrell Jackson, representing the Jackson Police Department, remind motorists to drive responsibly and remain safe this holiday season. More...

Prisoner escapes from new LIFE Tech center

A man who had violated the educational component of his parole at the LIFE Tech center in Thomasville tried to escape Tuesday afternoon. More...

GH council transfers land for new county health department

Monday night More...

McIntosh police chief wants to keep department moving forward

Charles Koger is beginning to settle into his new job as McIntosh police chief and says he wants to stay on the same track as his predecessor, former chief Mike Barnett. More...

FHS band to perform in inaugural parade

The Fruitdale High School Band has been invited to perform in Gov. Bob Riley More...

Millry Police receive grant

Millry Police Chief Larry Harkless (right) recently accepted a check on behalf of the department from Wal-Mart. Presenting the check, which totaled $250, was Store Manager Wanda Heath. The money is part of Wal-Mart More...

Thomasville council moves ahead with plans for civic center

After years of talk about renovating the old Thomasville High School to be a civic center and many redrawn and revamped plans, the Thomasville City Council voted Dec. 11, to proceed with the project, recently bid at $3.8 million. More...

Alabama Power Service Organization completes 100,000 volunteer hours

This year, Alabama Power has been commemorating 100 years of serving the state. More...

Area gifted students visit Governor’s Mansion

Fifth and sixth grade students who participate in the Clarke County Gifted Education Program and attend Jackson Intermediate School, Jackson Middle School, and Wilson Hall Middle School, recently had the opportunity to participate in a field trip to More...

The question of teaching vs. training

WashCo BOE members oppose extra school-hour duties

During the Washington County School Board meeting, Dec. More...

One injured in Monday wreck

A Jackson woman was injured in a wreck Monday afternoon after she attempted to make a uturn on Highway 43, just north of the College Avenue intersection. According to Jackson Police reports, Voncile O. More...

Clarke County United Way thanks agencies for efforts

The Clarke County United Way conducted its 2006 Campaign Thank You Luncheon Friday, Dec. 15, at the Grove Hill United Methodist Church. More...

Santa visits nutrition center

Jolly ole More...

Lights in Leroy are a must see

If riding around town to look at Christmas lights is part of your holiday routine, then you need to visit Palmer Circle in Leroy. What a sight! Three lots of Christmas scenes all lit up. More...

Construction projects focus of Clarke BOE meeting

Clarke County Superintendent of Education Gerald Stephens reported on several construction projects for the system during Thursday More...

Leroy under consideration for new plant

Steve Pelham, USDA Rural Development State Director, presented a $45,712 check to the Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Foundation during a recent ceremony in Chatom. More...

Chase in Millry ends in crash

A high-speed chase through Millry last week ended with the suspect crashing his vehicle and facing multiple charges. Samuel Wimbley, 55, of Millry was arrested following the incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m., Dec. 13. More...

Farmers attend conference

Farmers from Clarke County were among 1,500 members of the Alabama Farmers Federation who attended the organization's 85th annual meeting in Mobile Dec. 2-4. More...

Food prices both naughty and nice this holiday season

Savings on beef and produce were offset by higher prices on eggs and dairy products this month, according to the Alabama Farmers Federation's monthly food price survey. The report, collected by volunteer shoppers Dec. More...

Help sought to purchase LHS championship rings

Washington County School Board Member Kesler Weaver Sr. and Leroy High School Football Coach Danny Powell are asking for support in purchasing championship commemorative rings for the 2A State Champions the Leroy Bears. More...

Peace On Earth

Living Nativity scene

Members of the Pine Grove Methodist Church displayed their annual Living Nativity scene, Sunday, Dec. 17, across from Leroy High School. More...

State Troopers to be out in force during the holidays

Motorists will notice an increased trooper presence on Alabama's roadways throughout the holiday travel season, as all available troopers will be on duty during a stepped-up enforcement effort that will include routine patrols and special enforcemen More...