Jackson Police Officer Arvis Slack will offer a hunter's education course to be taught Oct. 27 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Jackson Police Department's Training Center adjacent to the new police station at 324 Commerce Street. More...
The Clarke County Commission approved a proclamation Tuesday, that Oct. 17 will be declared Disability Mentoring Day. The proclamation recognizes people with disabilities who contribute to the workforce. More...
A private tax-collecting business has been collecting Jackson's municipal sales taxes for some time. Starting in January, AlaTax will also be collecting business license fees and issuing licenses. More...
The town of Millry recently announced several events for the fall season, beginning with its annual "Trick or Trunk" for Halloween. Trick or Trunk is sponsored by the Millry Police Department and will be conducted Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. More...
As a joke, someone put this sign advertising "no money down" for Jim Walter Homes at the site where the new Washington County Health Department will be built, leaving the impression that Jim Walter will build the new facility. More...
Clarke County residents can Flu outbreaks generally receive a free influenza (flu) shot in the comfort of their automobile from 7 a.m. to noon on Oct. 19 at the National Guard Armory in Grove Hill. More...
The South Alabamian office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 11-12 for moving to new quarters at 1525 North College Avenue. "Please bear with us while we make this move," said SA Publisher Jim Cox. More...
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bumpers at 152 East Cleveland Street, Jackson, was chosen as Four Season's Garden Club's October Yard of the Month. More...
The U.S. Census Bureau has requested from Clarke County information on street addresses of county residents. The bureau wants to make sure they can find residents when the next census campaign begins in 2009. More...
Sheriff Richard Stringer brought a matter of concern to the Washington County Commission on Oct. 9. He said that an elderly lady had a wreck recently on the Dearmon Fork Road (Millry area) around 11:30 a.m. More...
The Washington County chapter of the American Red Cross will celebrate its 90th year of existence Nov. 2, with a banquet at the Chatom Community Center. Tickets for the event are $25. More...
The Washington County Fire Association will observe Fire Prevention Week Saturday, Oct. 13, in Chatom. The annual Fire Prevention parade will be at 10 a.m. and will follow the usual parade route through downtown. More...
AChatom resident has recently joined a large group of people who have fallen prey to identity theft each year. Due to the sensitive nature of the situation, the victim asked that The South Alabamian not reveal his identity. More...
The Washington County Commission courtroom was filled to overflowing on Oct. 9 with many citizens attending to voice concerns. Most of those present came with perceived problems with the up-coming paving of Richard Seals Road. More...
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