Approximately 50 people gathered at Jackson Medical Center, Thursday, July 12, to honor those who responded to the near-drownings of two toddlers near Jackson, March 8. More...
"What a great day in the city of Jackson and Southwest Alabama," Mayor Richard Long told the employees of New Era Cap Company in Jackson July 13 at a ceremony to officially celebrate the plant's expansion. More...
The Washington County Board of Education unanimously approved Joe Nettles to become the new head football coach at Washington County High School, July 17. More...
Winners of Chatom's Red, White and Blue Pageant, conducted July 4, (front, L-R) were Grand Supreme ages 7-10 Lexi Jordan, 5-6-year-olds Queens Caitlyn Gilley and Mariah Anderson, Grand Suprem 0-6-year-olds Chloé Mosley, More...
Many of us are familiar with 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV) for it is often used in Christian revival services: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will More...
VBS at Peniel Baptist July 23-27 Peniel Baptist Church will be conducting Vacation Bible School July 23-27, 6-8:30 p.m. Age 3 through the sixth grade are invited to attend said Pastor Shannon Moses. More...
If there's one group whose name conjures up images of pure, passionate, solid, and true music, it's The Kingsmen. They've carried listeners away on a wild ride since the conception of the group in 1956. More...
By the time many of you are reading this, I may be sitting in a meeting with the Clarke County Citizens Against Litter committee discussing strategies to convince those in this county who continue to trash up our roadsides and other public areas, t More...
Earlier this week, several readers brought a situation to our attention that made us take notice of something that we feel needs to be addressed. The city of Jackson has been hosting several playoffs for Little League and Dixie League baseball. More...
Dear Editor, We would like to thank all who joined us for the Block Party June 22, 2007. It was a huge success. All proceeds benefit the Pine City Park Project. More...
The Jackson 14-year-old All-Stars are off to a strong start in the Dixie-Major League Tournament in Jackson. Jackson opened up with a 11-1 win over South Baldwin on July 7 and picked up a 13-3 victory over North Clarke on July 8. More...
The 13-year-old All- Stars will also be heading to Enterprise for the State Tournament. They will play Auburn on Friday. 13 year old All-Star Dustin Moseley (right) makes a throw against a team last week in the district tournament in Thomasville. More...
New JA coach offers playing time and 'opportunity to suceed'
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer
Nearly 20 years since coaching his last game at Jackson High School, Mike Garrett will take to the field again as the head man at Jackson Academy this fall. He will replace departed coach Lynn Wright who held the position the last two years. More...
A man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a forklift accident at Liberty Building Products, LLC in Grove Hill. Clarke County E-911 reported that it received the call at approximately 2:54 p.m. from the facility on Industrial Park Drive off Love Road. More...
The Washington County Public Library (WCPL) has made available for both children and adults a variety of fun-filled as well as educational activities this summer. More...
Chatom Elementary Principal Wayne Blackwell was quoted last week by outgoing WCHS Coach Brian Jones as saying for him to not count on his wife getting a job at WCHS. More...
Dr. Martin Coffman of Pine City Vet of Jackson, Dr. Scott Lawrence of the Animal Hospital of Thomasville, and Dr. Ed Sellers of the Pinebelt Vet Clinic of Grove Hill will be offering rabies vaccinations at a reduced cost. More...
The development of the operating budget for Alabama's county governments has taken a major step forward with a new law passed in the final hours of the 2007 regular legislative session. More...
White Smith Memorial Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program "Get A Clue" solving mysteries and cases. Children's librarian, Janet McCants, planned a program filled with reading fun and activities. More...
Amanda Bryan, daughter of Sally and Dale Bryan of St. Stephens, was chosen as Leroy High School's delegate to Alabama Girls State 2007 in Troy. More...
David and Helene Ball of Lexington, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rosemary Morgan Ball, to Mr. Jason Glenn Davis, son of Faye and David Kirby of Lexington and Clarence Davis all of Lexington. More...
Mr. and Mrs. James Davis Thompson of Gardendale announce the engagement of their daughter, Ali Michelle Matthews to Christopher Coleman McCants of Thomasville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robert McCants Jr. of Jackson. More...
Marilyn C. Crayton of the Toddtown community and Richard E. Burrell of Jackson announce their final wedding plans. The wedding will be an event of Saturday, July 21, 2007, 3 p.m. at the Kimbell House in Jackson. More...
Dessie L. Bonner Dessie L. Bonner, 84, a homemaker and member of the Laton Hill Baptist Church of Chatom, died July 13, 2007 in a Mobile hospital. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail include: Cleo Ray Barnett, nonsupport, felony-driving under the influence, driving while license revoked, no tag, arrested by Jackson Police Dept. More...
Marriage license applications Richard Earl Burrell, to Marilyn Renee Crayton; James William Lazenby Jr., to Nina Davis Brannon. Marriage license applications are just that-applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. More...
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