May 3, 2007 / News

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Kills big rattlesnake

As the weather gets warmer, the snakes begin to crawl. Luther Williams Jr. of Jackson can attest to this. He killed this big rattlesnake on Sullivan Road Monday, April 30. The snake was 5 feet long with 8 rattles and a button. More...

Public invited to 'Design Day' for new city park

The public is invited to attend a "Design Day Celebration" for Jackson's new city park, May 8, from 7-8 p.m. at the Gillmore Elementary School gym. More...

Ciba sponsors performances in Washington County schools

Ciba Specialty Chemicals sponsored performances by the Silverwood Quartet of the Mobile Symphony in Washington County schools, April 30 and May 1. More...

Participate in 'Spring Clean-Up'

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's Spring Clean-Up was a success this year, according to Director LaShaunda Holly The clubs/organizations and businesses that picked up litter on Saturday included over 100 participants that collected over 1,5 More...

Deputies nab suspect in two-county forgery case

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Department apprehended a Wagarville woman, Friday, April 27, suspected of writing forged checks from Fulton to McIntosh. More...

Sparks addresses WashCo constituents

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

Commissioner of Agriculture, Ron Sparks was the guest of the Washington County Democratic Committee on Monday, April 30th at the Chatom Community Center where he spoke to the Washington County Cattlemen's Association. More...

Confederate Memorial Day marked with ceremony in Montgomery

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

The sun was shining in the Heart of Dixie and a soft breeze stirred the four flags of the Confederate States of America attached atop the magnificent Confederate monument on the Capitol grounds in Montgomery on Monday, April 23, Confederate Memorial More...

Rep. Keahey wants to audit governor's plane rides

State Rep. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill has introduced a resolution in the Alabama House of Representatives that seeks an official audit of Gov. Bob Riley's use of state aircraft. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Clarke County lawmen made a number of arrests for alcohol related offenses during the past week. The offenses included DUIs, public intoxication, violation of the prohibition law, illegal use of alcohol and contributing alcohol to a minor. More...

Promise Theater and Performing Arts Center offering summer program

Clarke County's new cultural arts center, The Promise Theater and Performing Arts Center, has several events planned for the summer. Summer Drama Camp registration began May 1. More...

Wilcox pilgrimage scheduled for May 12

The Wilcox Historical Society will sponsor a tour of homes, churches, schools and other historic sites in Wilcox County on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. More...

BUSINESS REVIEW

Porter's Custom Floors takes pride in the quality work they provide

Porter 's Custom Floors, owned and operated by brother and sister, Bobby Porter and Jaye Porter Roe offers a wide variety of floor coverings from which to choose. Bobby serves as the main installer for the business. More...

Five inducted into WashCo Hall of Fame

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A U.S. Congressman, two physicians, a nurse and early statesman of Alabama became the latest inductees of the Washington County Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in the large courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse Friday, April 27. More...

Big steel mill would straddle Mobile-Washington county line

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

State and regional leaders continue to remain optimistic that a giant steel mill will locate on a large site straddling the Mobile and Washington counties' line. More...