October 18, 2007 RSS feed / News

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Local 15 year old attending Baylor

By Evan Carden SA Editor
At age 15, Kelly Neugent, of Jackson, is getting the experience of a lifetime by getting a taste of what college life might be like. More...

Health department encourages getting immunized against flu

Influenza immunization clinics are scheduled throughout the state beginning in October through the end of the influenza season. More...

Honored for years of service

Johnny Miller (csenter) was honored Friday, Sept. 12, for 40 years of service as an employee of Southern Bell/Bellsouth/at&t. More...

New play at old Locke Theatre this weekend

The Promise Theatre, formerly the old Locke Theatre, in downtown Jackson, will present the play, "Preacher Preach It" Oct. 20-21. More...

Bid approved for new Grove Hill senior center

By Kathryn F. Pickard

The Grove Hill Town Council approved a bid for construction of a senior citizen center Monday. Bay South of Mobile submitted the low bid of $495,000, which was higher than expected. More...

Oldest living LHS grad honored

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

She graduated from Leroy High School in 1927 when the school was housed in a twostory wood frame building that stood across Highway 43 about where the Baptist pastorium stands today. More...

Grove Hill resident recalls days of molasses-making and family gatherings

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

I am indebted to Mrs. Sarah Knight of Grove Hill for her recollection about the making of molasses. Some may refer to this product as "syrup" now, but to Mrs. More...

Washington County observes Fire Prevention Week

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

The Washington County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (WCAVFD) participated in and conducted several events during Fire Prevention Week, which was observed Oct. 7-13. Fire departments from the county traveled to Jackson Wednesday, Oct. More...

Construction workers fill local motels and RV parks

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Area construction projects have local motels and RV parks filled with more RV parks on the drawing boards for the surge of construction workers expected when work starts on the new ThyssenKrupp steel mill at Calvert. More...

Clarke-Washington chapter of Ducks Unlimited plans banquet

The Clarke-Washington County chapter of Ducks Unlimited will conduct its annual fundraising banquet at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House on Nov. 8. More...

Riding the rails to promote safety

Police officers, city officials and other guests recently rode the Norfolk Southern train round trip from Mobile to Jackson as part of Train Safety Week nationwide. More...

Alabama Forest Owners' Association donates to Grove Hill Public Library

The Grove Hill Public Library is the recipient of the book: Owning and Managing Forests by Thom J. McEvoy. More...

Cases settled without trial in WashCo Circuit Court

By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent

Many criminal cases were settled without trial Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Circuit Court of Washington County. More...

Two in Jackson charged with residential burglary

By Evan Carden SA Editor

One adult and one juvenile have been charged with a burglary that occurred in the early morning hours, Friday, Oct. 5. James Marshall, 18, of Jackson and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with second degree theft of property. More...

Recognized for volunteer work

Tammie Jemison (right) of Jackson was recently honored for five years of volunteer service with AseraCare Hospice in Jackson. She was presented with a plaque of recognition by AseraCare Volunteer Coordinator Traci Carpenter. More...

Scenes from Jackson's 2007 Fire Prevention Parade

Photos by Evan Carden

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Grant will aid assault victims

Sexual assault victims in three southwest Alabama counties will have access to professional assistance thanks in part to a $62,410 grant awarded through the office of Gov. Bob Riley. More...

Junior firefighters carry on tradition of volunteering

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Louis Roney and Jeremy Grimes want to make a difference in their community by getting the best training possible. More...