April 5, 2007 / Front Page

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Neighbor's quick thinking saves home from fire

Thanks to the quick thinking of a neighbor, an Allen Walker Road residence was spared from catching fire last Wednesday evening, March 28. The Jackson Fire Department received a call around 5:15 p.m., reporting a woods fire on Allen Walker Road. More...

News

Murder trials on Clarke County court schedule

Criminal jury term will begin in Clarke County Circuit Court Monday, April 9. There are two murder cases and two attempted murder cases scheduled for trial. Nathan Lee Chapman is charged with the murder of Kelvin Foster. More...

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and representatives of several agencies gathered at the Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill Monday to publicize it. More...

Dramatic military history of Jackson native

By Walter Davis Local Historian

Frequently, while researching material to write about, it will lead me to another topic. Such is the case this week. In my last column I did a profile on John S. More...

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Editorials

Guest Column

HPV vaccinations should be a matter of choice
By Gary Palmer Alabama Policy Institute

A major debate is underway across the nation over a promising new vaccine against a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer. More...

Opinions

Full Story

Letter to the Editor

CCARC thankful for support of Spring Jubilee

Dear Editor, The 2007 Spring Jubilee on March 17 was a big success due to the many people and groups who helped. More...

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People

Mr. and Mrs. Stephens celebrating 50th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stephens will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception at the Grove Hill Methodist Protestant Church in Grove Hill on Sunday, April 15, 2007. More...

Chastain - Coupland feted with several parties

Emily Chastain and Christopher Coupland, both of Gulf Shores, were recently honored with several parties. Linen Shower The home of Mrs. Eric Walker was the setting on Feb. More...

Parties conducted in honor of Skipper - Reeves

Several showers were recently given in honor of Courtney Elizabeth Skipper and John Calvin "Cal" Reeves. Handyman and Honey-Do Shower A handyman and honey-do shower was conducted at Headquarters in Jackson on Saturday, March 31, 2007. More...

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Domestic dispute turns bloody

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Adomestic dispute between a man and woman in Jackson, March 31, turned violent with both requiring medical attention for cuts received during an altercation. According to Jackson Police reports, the department received a call at 2:45 p.m. More...

Judge recuses himself from Boise tax hearing

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Clarke County Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose stepped aside from hearing an appeal by Boise to reduce its tax bill on the Jackson paper mill operations. More...

Jackson hosts Business and Industry Appreciation Reception'

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The city of Jackson, along with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a social gathering for local businesses and industry, March 29, to thank them for being part of the local business community. More...

Church

Easter Services and Announcements

New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Choctaw Bluff will be hosting their annual Ushers' Anniversary on Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Robert Powe, pastor of Mt. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson The Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson will be observing Resurrection Day Services on Sunday, April 8, 7 a.m. with breakfast at 8:15. Sunday Schools will perform the Easter program and cantata. More...

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Education

Students at LHS tapped with honors

Students at Leroy High School were recently tapped with honors. More...

JMS awarded trophy for securing first place in district

Jackson Middle School's Scholars Bowl Team participated in the Bay Area Scholastic Challenge Super Tournament at the University of South Alabama on March 16. They competed with 31 other schools and JMS was awarded first place in their district. More...

JA students in top six at state level

Four Jackson Academy (JA) students recently competed in the AISA State Science Fair. These students were among the top six at the District Science Fair and advanced to the state level. More...

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Sports

Lady Bears win county tournament

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Leroy Lady Bears won the Washington County Tournament this past week with wins over Washington County and Fruitdale. In the first game of the tournament, the Lady Bears knocked off the Lady Bulldogs of Washington County 3-1. More...

Leroy baseball team grabs five more wins

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Leroy Bears upped their record this past week to 19-5 with wins over Flomaton, Fruitdale, Excel and Red Level. In the Flomaton game last Tuesday, the Bears grabbed a 12-1. More...

Lady Aggies play hard in Montgomery

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Jackson High School Lady Aggies traveled up to Montgomery over the past week to play in the City of Montgomery Tournament at Lagoon Park. Despite coming off of spring break, the Aggies fought hard against some of the states topranked teams. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Velma Morgan Woodard Velma Morgan Woodard, 74, a native and resident of Grove Hill, died March 29, 2007 in a local hospital. She was a retired seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills and a member of the Grove Hill Baptist Church. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the past week include: Anthony Wayne Atchison, driving under the influence, illegal possession of alcohol, arrested by Coffeeville Police Dept. More...

Jackson Municipal Court

The following information has been released by the Jackson Municipal Court for March 15 and 22. Brenda Allday Long, possession of marijuana, second degree, guilty; possession of drug paraphernalia, nol prossed/dismissed. More...

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