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 lifting of restrictions on Thomasville property formerly owned by the Clarke County Commission will open the door for a new motel and possibly new restaurants, a developer told commissioners Tuesday. More...
The Clarke County Board of Education approved a contract with Mayne & Mertz for a seismic and geophysical survey at Jackson High School during last week's meeting. More...
State Sen. Pat Lindsey (center) recently paid a visit to Jackson High School and presented state funds to the band and football programs. Principal Wanda Roberts (left) accepted a $7,500 check which will be used to purchase new band equipment. More...
Merchants Bank recently announced promotions at the Jackson, Thomasville and Grove Hill offices. Top photo: Debra Barnes is congratulated by the Merchants Bank President Craig Scruggs on her promotion to assistant vice president. More...
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "Starting a Successful Restaurant Business" workshop Tuesday, May 8 at Jackson City Hall from 2-4 p.m. More...
Landfills seemed to be the order of the day and that was the first order of business taken up by the Washington County Commission on Tuesday, April 24. More...
There's a new face at the Chatom Police Department. Teresa Williams of Chatom was recently hired as the department's new administrative police clerk. Her main duties include filing reports, paperwork, and assisting the chief in the office. 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...
The annual Culture Fest, sponsored by Genesis Inc. and the city of Jackson is planned for Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the grounds of Jackson City Hall. The day will feature entertainment, food, games and exhibitions. More...
Clarke County Commissioner Rhondel Rhone of Fulton has been appointed by Gov. Bob Riley to serve on the Alabama Department of Senior Services Advisory Board. More...
Larry Hunt of Jackson, was arrested, April 23 on a warrant charging him with child abuse. The incident, involving two children, a 10-year-old female and an 11- year-old male, was reported to Jackson Police March 27. More...
The city of Jackson has contributed $5,000 to the HIPPY program that is being developed in Clarke County. Jackson Mayor Richard Long, fourth from left, presents a check to Judy Graham of the local HIPPY board while fellow board members look on. More...
More than 200 women from throughout the state attended the Alabama Farmers Federation State Women's Conference April 15-17 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. More...
Things move slowly in rural Washington County, and each day is much like the one before it, but when media trucks with the names of two Mobile TV stations park at the courthouse in Chatom, it causes a stir and the pace picks up. More...
The public is invited to a dessert reception for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Ron Sparks on Monday, April 30, at the Chatom Community Center beginning at 7 p.m. More...
The interior of the McIntosh Police Department has a new look, making it more userfriendly for the officers who serve the town. According to Sgt. More...
Criminal jury week begins Monday, April 30, in Washington County Circuit Court, and the following cases are set for trials: Judge Baxter William Evan Deese, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to burglarize; Louis Clifton Waddell II, sexual abuse More...
The Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District recently awarded their 2007 "Conservation Power" poster winners. In the third grade category, first place winners receive a check for $25, second place $15. More...
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