Jackson High School's 2007 graduates tossed their caps into the air following Saturday's commencement exercises at Legion Field/Simpkins Stadium. Other area high schools have already conducted graduation ceremonies or will do so this week. More...
The Louisiana Pacific Corp.'s oriented strand board (OSB) plant in Clarke County remains on schedule for start-up in late 2007 despite a dispute with at least one contractor. RWS Construction, Inc. More...
after 34 years Michael Rotch (center) retired from his position as director of the Alabama Career Center in Jackson, Friday, May 18, after 34 years with the Alabama Employment Service. More...
Mollye Sharp Callahan Mollye Sharp Callahan (November 9, 1939 - May 16, 2007) from Jackson, Ala. went on to meet her Savior at the age of 67. She had fought a long, courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease). More...
Leroy's Horace Ball recalls support from folks back home during World War II
By Ellen Williams SA Correspondent
They smile at us now from 1940s black and white photos, bright eyes shining from beneath a military cap set at a cocky angle. Sixteen and one-half million of them who served in the U.S. Military during World War II. More...
Memorial Day at Antioch Baptist Memorial Day will be observed at Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday, May 27 at the regular service followed by a cemetery service and concluding with a covered dish lunch. More...
Add legendary bass singer Ray Reese to three men of outstanding vocal talent, complement them with a live band and nestle them in the mountains of Asheville, N.C., and what do you get? The award winning Kingsmen Quartet. More...
The Rev. E.C. Russell, pastor of First Assembly of God, presents a check to Anita Kuehner, winner of a $200 shopping spree on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. The church also honored every mother in the morning service with a gift and free lunch. More...
Jackson Academy Elementary Awards Day was held May 8. These students were presented awards for outstanding achievement during the school year. Kristin Donald was named Teacher of the Year during the program. More...
Garrison Odom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brett Odom; Amber Stallworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Stallworth and Ben Morseth, son of Mr. and Mrs. More...
Courtney Elizabeth Skipper and John Calvin Reeves Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson. Officiating the 5:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was the Rev. Jim Dufriend. More...
Tiffany M. Tarver of Jackson and Joshua M. Deas of St. Stephens have announced plans for a June 23, 2007 wedding. The bride-elect's parents are Angela K. Overstreet and stepfather Billy G. Rone, both of Jackson, and the late Randy A. Tarver. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of Millry proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Brooke to Charlie Wayne Allred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allred of Tuscaloosa. More...
indictments Two local suspected drug dealers were arrested during the last week on federal grand jury indictments. Cases were made against Mac Arthur Law and Brandon McReynolds, both of Jackson. More...
Task Force One agents discovered this potted marijuana plant while pursuing a subject through the woods near Toddtown Friday, May 18. No arrests have been made and investigation into the matter continues. More...
A special Memorial Day ceremony will be conducted by VFW Post 5355 in Jackson, Monday, May 28, 11 a.m. at the war memorial adjacent to Jackson City Hall. More...
The Pine City Park Committee has scheduled a fund-raising block party for June 8, 5:30-8 p.m. in downtown Jackson. The event will feature entertainment, food and activities for all ages. More...
The Leroy Bears brought home their second baseball championship with a two-game sweep of the Hatton Hornets in Montgomery this past week. In game one, Taylor White pitched six innings of three-hit ball to shutout the Hornets 8-0. More...
Washington County leaders and volunteer members of the McIntosh Rescue Squad have legitimate concerns about providing adequate emergency medical services when the expected influx of thousands of construction workers hits the south Washington, north More...
By Ross Wood During Monday's meeting, Clarke County commissioners discussed the pending TVAbill in the Alabama Legislature that would cut funding for dry counties. "It is doubtful that it will pass," Commissioner Rhondel Rhone said. More...
Jackson firefighters responded to a woods fire on Sullivan Lane, Tuesday afternoon, which threatened several homes and a cemetery located near the intersection of Sullivan Lane and McDonald Road. More...
June 8 block party The Pine City Park Committee is presenting a block party on Friday, June 8, 5:30-8 p.m. in downtown Jackson. It will be a night out for the entire family with food, games and entertainment for both children and adults. More...
My emotions got the better of me this past Saturday as I stood in front of the bleachers at Legion Field watching the 2007 graduates of Jackson High School complete a milestone in their lives. More...
song "Red on a Rose" the other night really got me to thinking. I have had a lot on my heart for the last couple of months and the title of the song brought a lot of that to light. Red on a rose is just "right". More...
The Pine City Park Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make the design day a success. Jackson Academy and Gillmore Elementary allowed us to interrupt their day and interview the children. More...
Police Dept. 9 Tom's Electric 3 Police Dept. added another win to their season by defeating Tom's Electric 9-3. Jakerrian Woodyard led all hitters going 3-for-3 with a grand slam. More...
Johnneshia Donald signed a full athletic scholarship to Faulkner State Community College recently. The scholarship covers tuition, room, board and books. More...
The JHS track team had a good first season Members of the team were (front LR) Shakeia Brown, Jalisa Pugh and Pilar Bendolph. Back (L-R) are Kentauian Bryant, Corey Besteda, DeMarcus Besteda, Rico Dread and Jamakion Frowner. More...
Words cannot begin to express our sincere thanks to everyone involved in the gospel benefit singing in honor of Wilbur. More...
Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Hutch Thompson (nee Leigh Graham) of Mobile announce the birth of their son, Matthew Robert, born March 14, 2007 at Providence Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long. More...
The following information has been provided by the Jackson Municipal Court for the hearings from May 10. Gilbert Leggett, harassment, guilty; criminal mischief, third degree, nol prossed/dismissed. Carolyn McReynolds, animal violations, guilty. More...
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