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Offering a cool drink on a hot day

Marlee Harrell (left) and Elise Motes set up their Kool-Aid station at the corner of Dogwood Drive and Windsor Circle for several hot days last week. More...

Man accused of trying to rape woman

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Jackson man who has received services as a mental health patient, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to rape a female county employee in his home. Arthur Law, 51, of Jackson was taken into custody by Jackson Police Inv. More...

Attends TK meeting

Jackson City Councilman Paul South attended ThyssenKrupp AG's third community meeting in Mobile Monday as a representative of the city. More...

Special Sections

Church

CHURCH CALENDAR

Rev. Clausell Boykin to celebrate anniversary The anniversary of the Rev. Clausell Boykin as pastor of St. James AME Church in Choctaw Bluff will be held Sunday, Aug. 19 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Georgia P. Nash, pastor of St. More...

Worship is an attitude of the heart

SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
BY E.C. RUSSELL First Assembly of God

Psalm 132:7 "We will go into His tabernacle: we will worship at His footstool." Worship is an attitude of the heart. There are no other thoughts in your mind other than God. You haven't come with a petition. You haven't come with a request. More...

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Education

Ciba hosts challenging chemistry program for outstanding students

Program bridges education and real-life applications

Ciba Specialty Chemicals is once again challenging bright young minds of students from across the country. Ciba hosted the 18th annual Ciba High School Chemistry Institute (HSCI) July 16-27 in New York and Delaware. More...

Education Briefs

New online system in place as JA classes begin Aug. 8 Jackson Academy will start the new school year Aug. 8 with students attending a half day, dismissing at 11:30 a.m. More...

Waller awarded scholarships, will attend Auburn University

Todd Waller, a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School, has received numerous scholarships. Waller received the Advancement Scholarship and the Spirit of Auburn Scholarship from Auburn University. More...

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Sports

Eagles win third straight state championship

JA cheerleaders dominate at camp
By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Jackson Academy JV and varsity cheerleaders attended the AISA cheerleading camp in Montgomery July 16-19. They accomplished more than any past JA squad, by claiming first place in every category in which they participated. More...

Jackson All-Stars fall one game short of Dixie League World Series

After winning the Southern State Championship this past week in Enterprise, Jackson's 14 year olds advanced to Clanton to play the winner of the North State, Dekalb County, in the best two of three series Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28. More...

Leroy hosts girls basketball tourney

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Leroy Bears hosted a summer basketball tournament July 28. Leroy, McIntosh, Jackson, Samson and Clarke County High School participated. The games were full length but had a 20- minute running clock. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Clarence Edward Beech Clarence Edward Beech, age 70, died at a local hospital July 25, 2007. He was a native and resident of Chatom. More...

Jackson Municipal Court Records

The Jackson Municipal Court has reported the following actions from records for July 19 and 26: Jennifer J. Smith, harassment, guilty. John Wesley Williams III, driving with suspended driver's license, nol prossed/dismissed. More...

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Students return to school next week

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Students across the area return to school next week, and those going to school in Jackson will see a few changes. The first day of school for public school students in Jackson is Aug. 9. More...

Citizens urged to take advantage of sales tax holiday this weekend

Electronics and shoes are expected to be big sellers as families nationwide begin to stock up for the 2007-2008 school year. This bodes well for Alabama's second sales tax holiday. More...

Rodeo action at JA Friday and Saturday

The annual Pine City Rodeo is back for its sixth season at the Jackson Academy Rodeo Arena Aug. 3-4, at 8 p.m. More...

Man accused of trying to rape woman

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Jackson man who has received services as a mental health patient, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to rape a female county employee in his home. Arthur Law, 51, of Jackson was taken into custody by Jackson Police Inv. More...

News

BOE prepares for new school year

By Barry H. Hendrix

Clarke County school personnel are preparing for the opening of school. In his report to the county board of education July 25, Superintendent Gerald Stephens said that the Teacher Institute will be at 9 a.m. on Aug. More...

Preparations under way for fall Litter Awareness Week

By Evan Carden SA Editor

During its July 19 meeting, the Clarke County Citizens Against Litter (CCCAL) committee began preparations for its fall Litter Awareness Week, which is set for Sept. 24-29. More...

Looking for a new friend

Shay Grayson, her son Cody and daughter Amber (all at right) check out several of the puppies offered during the city of Jackson's free adoption day, July 27, in the Wal-Mart parking lot. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

Diabetes class at Jackson Medical Center There will be diabetes classes presented at Jackson Medical Center will continue each consecutive Tuesday during the month of July at 6:30 each evening. Contact René Forman, RN BSN, 246-9021. More...

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Editorials

Dogfighting involves far more than cruelty to animals

By Terry Lee Hutto City of Jackson Animal Control Officer

It is inexcusable that some people view the animal suffering involved in staged dogfights as a form of entertainment or a way to make a profit. It is also difficult to believe that this illegal and shameful activity is on the upswing. More...

Letters to the Editor

What has our society come to?

Dear Editor: It is sad that in this day and time people can't be rational about what they read in the news. More...

Congressional Report

Farm bill includes big tax increases
By Rep. Jo Bonner First Congressional District

After months of bipartisan work in the House Agriculture Committee, the House last week passed H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007. More...

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People

Dantin - Marshall to wed August 11

Paul William Dantin of Bogalusa, La. announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Amanda Nicole to Thomas Clyde Marshall Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall Sr. of Jackson. More...

Bernard - Jackson announce August 18 wedding plans

Ida Bernard of Jackson announces the impending marriage of her daughter Shameka Tawanna to Kenneth Ray Jackson of Rockville. Mr. Jackson is the son of Adell and Robert Jackson Sr. of Rockville. More...

Larrimores to celebrate 50 years of marriage

Mr and Mrs. John C. Larrimore will be honored at a reception on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 from 2-4 in the afternoon in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Fulton. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. More...

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