January 11, 2007 / Front Page

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JMS shows off new cafeteria

Although it opened several months later than planned, the new cafeteria at Jackson Middle School is up and running as of this week. More...

Singleton takes oath of office

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A crowd gathered at the Washington County Courthouse, Sunday, Jan. 7, to witness the swearing in of the county's new probate judge Charles Singleton. More...

Wheat to say goodbye at special event, Sunday

A special farewell ceremony is planned for longtime Washington County Sheriff William Wheat, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m., at the Chatom Community Center. More...

News

Commission to consider revamping rotating chairmanship procedure

By Kathryn F. Pickard Special to The South Alabamian

Clarke County Commission Chairman Paul Bradford told his fellow commissioners during Monday's work session that he thought it was time to "do something different about the chairmanship." Bradford noted that since the Louisiana Pacific project bega More...

Newly elected officials sworn in

Top photo: Clarke County Sheriff's Lieutenant Bobby Moore took the oath to become Clarke County's new sheriff last Wednesday. District Judge Bill Kimbrough administered the oath while Moore's wife, Kathy, held the Bible. More...

Clarke Mobile Gas approves budget

The yearly budget for Clarke Mobile County Gas District was approved during Monday's board meeting. Total projected revenues came to $81,458,460. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Dixie League meeting planned The Dixie League meeting will be Friday, Jan. 19, 6 p.m. at the Jackson Steakhouse. Anyone wanting to coach should attend the meeting. Contact Dawn Rynders at 246-5903. More...

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Education

Jackson receives master's degree from Troy University

Kimberly Ann Jackson received a master of science degree in public management from Troy University in Montgomery on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006. More...

Powell graduates

Tyler Powell, second from right, of Leroy graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in business administration on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 at the Mitchell Center. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Slayton teaches students about leaves

Brooke Slayton's kindergarten class at Gillmore Elementary School (GES) recently completed an Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) lesson. The students' project included searching for specific trees and identifying leaves. More...

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Sports

JHS boys and girls in action this week

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Jackson High School boys grabbed big wins over the past week to extend their current winning streak to five games. The Aggies started out the week with a big area win over Escambia County 77-67. More...

JHS boys and girls in action this week

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Lady Aggies salvaged one of three games this past week, which was against Leroy. The girls got the week started in tough fashion in a 68-34 loss to the Lady Blue Devils from Escambia County. More...

Leroy boys and girls fight in area play

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Leroy boys got a big win over the week as well as taking a tough loss to the Jackson Aggies. The Bears fell to Jackson on Friday by a score of 82-38. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Joe C. Granade Joe C. Granade, well-known as a cattleman and banker, and the oldest member of a longtime Washington County family, died on Jan. 3, 2007 at the age of 90 at his home where he was born in Chatom. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week include: Tyrone Fitzgerald Clarke, 33, domestic violence, $500 bond, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. More...

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Council votes to fund CSI program

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson City Council voted unanimously, Tuesday, to continue to fund the Continuous School Improvement (CSI) program at least through May or until further funding can be received. More...

'Get Lost in Jackson' 2007 signup under way

By Kay Crosby Local Nutritionist

Get Lost in Jackson ended with a bang and has attracted local, statewide and national attention to all the participants, sponsors, "weigh-ers" and weigh stations. More...

Fire destroys Calvert home

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Calvert home, located at 95 Widow Lane, was lost to fire shortly after noon, Sunday, Jan. 7, with three area fire departments responding to battle the blaze. More...

Armstrong bids farewell

By Evan Carden SA Editor

There were a few emotional moments when friends and family gathered in the large courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse, Friday, Jan. 5, to bid farewell to outgoing probate judge John Henry Armstrong. More...

Church

Recent events have impacted me

Two events rocked me this week. One is a friend's bar mitzvah (tomorrow night); the other is the resignation of a brand new archbishop in Poland. First, the latter... More...

Church of the Week

Clearwater Assembly of God in Wagarville

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WBA conducting revival services on Tuesdays

The Washington Baptist Association will be hosting "Thee Tuesdays" area revival services for the remaining Tuesdays in January. Dr. Harper Shannon will deliver the message on Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at Leroy High School auditorium, located on Highway 43. More...

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Editorials

Editor's Notes

Like it or not landfills are a necessary evil
By Evan Carden SA Editor

The issue of having a landfill located in one's county has been a controversial subject as of late. In Conecuh County, residents raised such a stink, the county commission there felt compelled to abandoned its efforts to locate one there. More...

Punish irresponsible parents who allow teenagers to drink

Over the past year or so we've read repeated stories in the Mobile Press Register of teenage parties in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, parties where drinking was condoned, or at least tolerated, by parents or other adults- often with the grown folk More...

Lots of changes in elected offices

There's been a great deal of partying going on in local courthouses over the last few weeks with longtime elected officials holding retirement receptions and incoming ones hosting oath ceremonies. More...

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People

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams to be honored with reception

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams of Leroy will be honored with a reception on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church in Leroy. Mr. More...

Card of Thanks

Your comforting expressions of sympathy through food, cards, calls, flowers and prayers have meant much to us. We are deeply grateful. The family of E.J. McHaney *** The family of Roberta O. More...

Jackson Citizen of the Year deadline approaching

The search is still on for nominees for the Jackson Civitan Club's annual Citizen of the Year. Nominations for the honor will officially close Jan. 15. Individuals and other civic organizations are encouraged to submit nominations. More...

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