December 6, 2007 / News

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Donation made to JMS Library

Because Jackson Middle School collected the largest number of canned goods for the HealthActions' annual Thanksgiving food drive, the school's library was presented with a donation by Wellness Coordinator Betty Beard, Monday, Dec. 3. More...

Santa to visit 'Sweet Dreams' at White Smith Memorial Library

White Smith Memorial Library announced the annual "Sweet Dreams" program will take place Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. There will be Christmas stories, Christmas carols and Santa Claus will make a special appearance. More...

Operation Christmas donations

Top photo: Jackson Police Officer Arvis Slack (back) recently paid a visit to Gillmore Elementary School to accept a donation of toys collected by Beth Stackhouse's class. More...

First loads at LP plant

The first loads of timber for the new Louisiana Pacific oriented strand board (OSB) mill were delivered Tuesday and a brief ceremony noted the milestone in the progress of the new $230 million industry located off Highway 43 south of Thomasville. More...

JPD announces sign up for Student Police Academy

The Jackson Police Department will be accepting applications for its Student Police Academy program beginning today, Dec. 6 and ending Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. Students will get a hands-on demonstration of how a police officer performs his/her job. More...

GES pavilion to be repaired

The pavilion at Gillmore Elementary School will be repaired so that it may be used to provide environmental education programs. More...

Assistance available to prevent southern pine beetle damage

Financial incentives are available for a limited time to help forest landowners in Alabama protect pine forests from bark beetle attacks. In the short term, these incentives are designed to offset some of the costs of SPB prevention measures. More...

Help McIntosh resident

The Clarke County Kingdom Builders recently helped Susan Greer of McIntosh by building a deck and ramp at her residence, providing easier access to the home. More...

He recognized enemy planes by their motors

Pearl Harbor survivor recalls the 'Day that lives in infamy'
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

(Editor's Note: Several years ago The South Alabamian ran a story on Walter Bueg Warren. Since then his health has begun to fail. He is currently a resident at a local hospital awaiting a bed in an area nursing facility. More...

State agencies offer help for TK communities

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Representatives from state and federal agencies gathered in Chatom, Thursday, Nov. 29, to give advice to communities that will be affected by the location of the ThyssenKrupp steel plant in Calvert. Since the announcement by Gov. More...

MOWA recognition issue may be dead

According to a report in the Dec. More...

Pistol whipping suspect arrested in Prestwick

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A man accused of pistol whipping a Zimco man in Coffeeville on Thanksgiving was arrested in the north Washington County community of Prestwick on state and federal charges. Reginald E. More...

Christmas parade Friday in Jackson

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas parade Friday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. The theme for the parade is "Winter Wonderland." There is an entry fee of $25. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

The following arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week. Janie J. Willis, failure to appear in traffic court, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Mobile Symphony Holiday Pops concert is December 15 and 16

It's time for the Mobile Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops concert, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 2:30 p.m. at the Mobile Saenger Theatre. More...

United Way of Southwest Alabama helps people all during the year

By Linda H. Breedlove

United Way of Southwest Alabama's fund-raising campaign is nearing completion and with the commitment from area industry, business and many individuals, Clarke County will hopefully achieve its local goal of $155,000. More...

Donations made to park project

Donations continue to be made to the Pine City Park project. More...

New downtown business

Top photo: Members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson City Council joined Gary Pruitt (front, third from left) owner of Pruitt Realty, 222 Commerce Street, Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. More...

JRS celebrates the season

The Jackson Rescue Squad (JRS)conducted its annual Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at its headquarters on Forest Avenue, inviting a number of local officials to attend. More...

Area Social Security recipients warned about tax refund scam

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued an urgent warning about a tax scam targeting the elderly and others mainly in Washington, Choctaw, Lamar, Pickens and Sumter counties. More...

Morris completes Career Agents Course

Ralph Morris of Chatom, an agent for Farmers Insurance Group, has completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers. The University of Farmers training facility located in Agoura Hills, Calif. More...

Donates computers to schools

As the Olin McIntosh Plant upgrades in-house software and computers to comply with current business needs, the replaced computer systems are donated to the Washington County School system. More...

Woodyard Sisters usher in Christmas season with special music program

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

One of the most beloved and most frequently performed plays in American literature is "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1938, and is often anthologized in high school literature texts. More...