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May 17, 2007 / Front Page

Volunteers sought to help build new park

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Last week the first step in getting the new Pine City Park project rolling was taken when members of the design team visited Jackson and got ideas from students during a design day at Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School. More...

Landfill approved by WashCo Commission

Singleton reluctant about decision

By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent

The Washington County Commission met in regular session Monday, May 14, and the Regional Landfill again dominated the meeting. More...

Special Sections

Church

Evergreen Baptist sets May revival services

Revival services are planned for two days in May at the Evergreen Baptist Church. On Tuesday, May 22, the Rev. Chris Giles, pastor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Thomasville, will speak at "Youth Night - You're as Young as You Feel". More...

Homecoming planned at Oak Grove Baptist

Homecoming is planned at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, May 20. Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. with preaching at 12 noon. Lunch will be served followed by an afternoon singing featuring the Dixie Disciples. The Rev. More...

Healthy living seminar May 19 at New St. Matthew Baptist

By Our Love Ministry and Heaven Sent Creations of Huntsville will be presenting a healthy living seminar on May 19, 5 p.m. at the New St. Matthew Baptist Church in the Lilly Valley community. More...

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Education

Harrell awarded scholarship to Birmingham-Southern

Allen Harrell, formerly of Jackson, has been selected to receive scholarships to Birmingham-Southern College totalling over $23,000. These scholarships cover the entire cost of tuition and books. More...

Stephanie Flowers receives merit award at University of Alabama

Stephanie R. Flowers, a junior majoring in communicative disorders and minoring in general business administration, received the Mary T. Hamner Outstanding Undergraduate Award on April 6, 2007 at the University of Alabama. More...

Jackson High School

These photographs were not submitted with the other seniors for the graduation edition of The South Alabamian. More...

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Sports

LHS, WCHS, MHS head to Montgomery

Leroy vs Houston Academy Using their exploding offense, Leroy came from 10-5 and 7-0 down to defeat Houston Academy in two games. Leroy swept the doubleheader with 15- 10 and 10-8 wins over the Raiders. More...

Lady Bears season ends at Houston Academy

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Leroy Lady Bears had their season come to a close this past weekend as they lost a threegame series in three games to the Lady Raiders of Houston Academy. More...

Lady Cats knocked out by Pleasant Home

The Lady Wildcats from Millry had their season ended in Pleasant Home on Saturday by scores of 4-1 and 1-0. The Lady Cats were ranked No. 3 in Class 1A all season, but fell to the same team who eliminated them last year. More...

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We got it!

Local leaders facing challenges concerning huge German steel plant

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The long awaited news of who would get a large German steel plant that will create more than 30,000 total jobs for the area during the next three years is over, with the announcement Friday that it would locate in the north Mobile, south Washington More...

Nelson and Lee to be recognized Saturday at JHS' commencement

Derrick Nelson and William Alexander Lee will be recognized as Jackson High School's top two students during Saturday's commencement exercises, 10 a.m., at Legion Field/Simpkins Stadium. More...

Bears continue as Wildcats fall

By Jeremy Sellers SA Reporter

The Leroy Bears won their opening game in the 2A state championship over the Hatton Hornets 8-0. The deciding game was played on Wednesday afternoon, but results were unavailable at press time. More...

News

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Over 40 arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail from May 8 through May 15. Those arrested include: Charles Anthony Agee, failure to appear on promoting prison contraband, arrested by Coffeeville Police Dept. More...

New generator tested

The new generator at Jackson's water treatment plant is now fully installed and operational. The equipment was tested Tuesday afternoon, when the plant was switched over from main power to generator power. More...

Paper sheeter operation to relocate soon

Boise will relocate a paper sheeter operation from its converting plant in Salem, Ore. to its Jackson sheeter plant, the company announced last week. The Salem plant will be closed and the property will be sold. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

JHS booster club to meet May 21 Jackson High School Full Court Booster Club will meet May 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the JHS library. More...

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Editorials

Southwest Alabama is on the move

Publisher's Comments

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

"Willkommen." That's how you say "welcome" in German. I wanted to say "Welcome y'all" but no one could tell me the German word for "y'all"- if there is one! More...

Stalled Senate compares to 'Groundhog Day'

Have you noticed that some of our state senators resemble the comedian actor Bill Murray? Murray played a TV weatherman in the 1993 comedy movie "Groundhog Day." He woke up every day on Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa. More...