November 8, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Gov. Riley: 'This is a great day for Alabama'

ThyssenKrupp officials pledge long commitment to Alabama
By Evan Carden SA Editor
Local, state and federal officials gathered near the Washington-Mobile counties' line Friday, Nov. 2, to break ground on ThyssenKrupp's $3.7 billion steel plant, which is slated to open in March of 2010. More...

Pioneer Day planned for this Saturday

A variety of old-fashioned fun is planned at the Clarke County Museum's Eighth Annual Pioneer Day scheduled Saturday, Nov. 10 on the museum grounds in Grove Hill. The free event, held on the Museum grounds from 9 a.m. More...

Goin' for a train ride

A number of people attending Saturday's Fall Festival in Jackson enjoyed riding the little train, which has become a regular fixture at the event. Almost every time the little choo-choo made a trip through town, it was filled to capacity. More...

Special Sections

Church

CHURCH CALENDAR

96th anniversary of St. James A.M.E. St. James A.M.E. Church in Choctaw Bluff will celebrate their 96th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Brian Chapman and the Vernal Chapel Baptist Church of Jackson will be the special guests. More...

Inspiration Point

By Rick Leland

The end, end "It's all going to be over pretty soon," Mark said. He sat on his four-wheeler. The house he was building towered above him and the hard frozen lake loomed before him. Mark is one of the hardest workers I know. More...

Church of the Week

West Bend Baptist Church More...

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Education

Alabama Southern Community Chorus to present 'Tidings of the Season'

A special performance by the Alabama Southern Community College Community Chorus will feature a presentation of classical Christmas selections with orchestra and guest soloists. The performance will take place Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. More...

Taylor completes basic training

Air Force Airman William L. Taylor has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

D.A.S.H. program offers unique learning experiences

Leroy High School offers extended learning opportunities for its students in grades K-8 through the D.A.S.H. (Dynamic After School Hours) 21st Century Learning Center that operates after school from 3-5 p.m. More...

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People

Petty - Carter plans announced

Estella Coleman of Jackson and Floyd Petty of Cleveland, Ohio announce the engagement and impending marriage of their daughter, Pandal "Lit Bit" Petty to Clifton Carter of Mobile. More...

Harrell - Newsome vows exchanged

Stephanie Channing Newsome and Aaron Warren Harrell were united in marriage at the Liberty Baptist Church on Aug. 18, 2007 at 6 in the evening. The ceremony was officiated by Bro. Bill Faircloth. More...

Haiden Leeana Robison

Rebecca Ann Andrews of Grove Hill and Brandon Mark Robison of Whatley announce the birth of a daughter, Haiden Leeana Robison, Oct. 27, 2007, 9:09 p.m. at Jackson Medical Center. She weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 inches long. More...

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Jackson man charged with burglary, assault

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Jackson man is charged with first degree burglary and assault/domestic violence after he allegedly broke into his exgirlfriend's house and beat her. More...

Firefighters battle Toddtown blaze

Firefighters worked from the ground and the roof to fight a house fire on Crestview Road in the Toddtown community shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Tommy Roper is the homeowner but was not home when the fire started. More...

'Operation Christmas' donations being accepted by Jackson PD

For the 27th year, the Jackson Police Department is accepting donations for its Operation Christmas program, which provides toys for Jackson families who qualify through the Clarke County Department of Human Resources (DHR). More...

Sonic's antenna

Motorists driving north on College Avenue in Jackson may think they see an antenna coming out of the top of the new Sonic drive-in sign. More...

News

Bob Smith Memorial Auto show names 2007 winners

Bob Smith Memorial Auto Show announced the winners of this past Saturday's event. Jimmy Neese, of Saraland, won Best of Show Prewar for a 1920 Dodge. More...

Jackon's Annual Lumberjack Show winners announced

The 25th Annual Lumberjack Competition at Jackson's Fall Festival, Nov. 3, produced a multitude of winners in a variety of events. More...

Coffeeville police chief in the right place at right time

While traveling to work Friday, Nov. 2, Chief Clint Harrell was driving north on U.S. 43 in Jackson when he received an All Points Bulletin for a black Tahoe with silver rims occupied by three white males. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

JMS PTO meets Tuesday The Jackson Middle School PTO will meet Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Door prizes will be given away. Special feature will be the Jackson Middle School Choir under the direction of Mrs. More...

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Editorials

State's tax structure can't keep up with state retirees

By Dr. David G. Bronner

Unless Alabama is able to produce serious, additional revenue sources and meet its past obligations, it will be extremely difficult for Alabama to continue the almost unbelievable progress it has made over the last 15 years. More...

Growing with ThyssenKrupp

Our Opinion

It was a big day Friday, the state's top elected officials joined with ThyssenKrupp executives from Germany to break ground for the new $3.7 billion steel mill at Calvert. More...

This Week In Alabama History

Creek Indian War's famed 'Canoe Fight' happened on nearby river 194 years ago

November 10, 1972: Southern Airways Flight 49 is hijacked on a flight from Birmingham to Montgomery. More...

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Sports

Aggies, Blackmon part ways

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

Jackson High School and Aggie Coach John Blackmon have decided to part ways following a tough '07 season. Blackmon and Jackson principal Ken Harbuck met Monday morning and decided it was best for all involved that Blackmon step down. More...

Bears maul Tigers 39-13

Jeremy Sellers

The Leroy Bears put a wrap on their regular season with a 39-13 win over the Choctaw County Tigers on Friday night. With the win, Leroy moves to 9- 1 on the season and ended the season at 7-0 in 2A Region 1 play. More...

Wildcats win thriller over WCHS, 28-26

By Ross Wood

Much like a heavyweight boxing match the team from Millry and Washington County traded punches for four quarters, but in the end it was the blow from the Wildcats that put them over the top 28-26 over the Bulldogs Thursday night at Jordan-Wilcox St More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Marion Otto Bostrom Marion Otto Bostrom died at the age of 86, Oct. 31, 2007, in a Mobile hospital. A native of Birmingham and resident of Jackson, he was a retired assistant plant manager for Vanity Fair Mills. More...

Jackson Municipal Court releases recent court records

The Jackson Municipal Court released the following information for court hearings from Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. Matthew Wesley Fitzpatrick, public intoxication, guilty; open container, guilty. More...

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