The second of two children to survive a near-drowning at a local home day care facility has returned home after almost a month and a half in the hospital. More...
The Jackson City Council agreed to apply for a $30,000 grant to help with the cost of building a new city park on property adjacent to the New Era softball fields during its regular meeting, Tuesday, April 24. More...
I want to begin this article with an apology for being absent for several weeks. A family member has been very ill and I have been dealing with family issues related to that situation. Next I have to say to you "fare thee well". More...
Bro. Jimmy Simpkins and the members of Bashan Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to their spring revival to be held on May 4-6. Revival preacher will be Bro. Reggie Quimby. More...
There are "trashers" of all kinds, but to me the worst are the ones who continue to dump garbage and debris in the ditches along our roadways and in parking lots. Littering and illegal dumping are the most preventable crimes committed. More...
The desperation of poor, rural counties can be appreciated. It seems rural governments are being called on to provide more and more services for the people but yet their income resources are severely limited. More...
Kameron Nicole Smith of Grove Hill and Jonathan Patrick Moss of Chatom were united in marriage on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Walker Springs Road Baptist Church. The Rev. David Webb officiated the 2 p.m. service. More...
Jody Reeves of Tuscaloosa, bride-elect of Walt Wade of Jackson, was honored with several showers in April. Room-by-Room Miss Reeves was honored with a room-by-room shower at the home of Jenilee Slayton on Saturday, April 7, 2007. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Slayton of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Holly Bly, to Keith Edward "Junior" Kelley Jr., son of Keith Edward Kelley Sr. of Grove Hill and Pam Whatley of Whatley. More...
A man wanted for stealing a vehicle from a Jackson car dealership is currently being held at the Montgomery Detention Facility and is also accused of using false identities to cash checks in several states. More...
On April 24, Jennifer James of PA's in Jackson, trimmed more than 10 inches of hair from 9-year-old Shelby Bradley who donated her hair to "Locks of Love". More...
Delores Fleming (left) was recognized as Jackson's "Kiwanian of the Year" during the Jackson Kiwanis Club's annual meeting, Tuesday, April 24. She was presented with a plaque by club secretary Mildred Bradley. More...
The mother of a student at Gillmore Elementary School has reportedly confessed to stealing a wallet from a classroom, according to Jackson Police Det. Richard Harvey. More...
'Youth Extravaganza' at Walnut Grove The Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Morvin will be conducting its first "Youth Extravaganza" on Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. A. More...
Students in Cathy Odom's kindergarten class at Leroy High School planted a tree in honor of Earth Day. The tree was donated by Odom's kindergarten parents. More...
The University of West Alabama recently recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution's annual Honors Day. More...
The Clarke County Soil & Water Conservation District title for the Poster Contest was "Conservation Power". First place winner in the 4-6th grade level is Antwan Jones, right, who is in the fifth grade at Thomasville Middle School. More...
The Jackson High School Aggies took a huge 19-0 win over Central- Tuscaloosa, Tuesday, at McCants Field to claim the right to advance to the second round of the state baseball playoffs. More...
The Jackson baseball team grabbed three wins this past week, including one over Clarke County in the county tournament. The Aggies started the week off with a nine-inning win at Sweet Water last Tuesday 3-2. More...
Once again, this area of Alabama is well represented in baseball in the state playoffs. All three teams in Clarke County are in the playoffs with three out of four in Washington County also competing. More...
Lon Beech, 85, a native and resident of Chatom, died April 17, 2007 in a Mobile hospital. A retired yard foreman for Forest Products Co., he was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church in Chatom. More...
Esther Maxwell, 77, a resident of Jackson, died April 20, 2007 at her home. A retired machine operator for Vanity Fair Mills in Jackson, she was a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church in Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo H. More...
Wanda Nell Smith, 55, a native of Frankville and a resident of Elberta, died April 21, 2007 in a Mobile hospital. She was disabled but worked prior as a school bus driver. She is survived by a son, John F. More...
