Landon Hilt was chosen as the Jackson Fire Department's Firefighter of the Year during its annual Christmas banquet, Dec. 10, at the downtown fire station. More...
Jackson native Brent Dukes had a calling to serve God and his country. He is doing both as a chaplain's assistant in the U.S. Army, a career move that has had him in Iraq for the past nine months. More...
An elderly man lost his life in a fire that engulfed his home in the early morning hours Monday, Dec. 17. Cecil Loper, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene by Washington County Coroner Shane Thornton shortly after 4 a.m. More...
Those driving on U.S. Highway 43, from Mobile northward, have plenty of opportunities to see the Christmas spirit abounding at the many homes decorated with colorful lights. More...
I never have to check the calendar to see if the Christmas season is approaching. As soon as the "season to be jolly" approaches all those jolly-challenged people begin their sniping. More...
Winter Camp Meeting 2007 in McIntosh New Testament Tabernacle in McIntosh will be hosting the Winter Camp Meeting 2007 with Bro. Wilbert Reed Dec. 21-31 at 7:30 nightly. Guest ministers will include Sis. Blakney, Dec. 21 and 22; Bro. More...
Luke 2:11-13 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. More...
Another Christmas is almost upon us. I used to laugh when the "old folks" talked about how fast time flies. I don't laugh about it anymore. And the "old folks" seem to be getting younger! More...
Taking a cue from the title of my column, Rambling and Ruminating, I propose to do a little bit of both this week. The rambling part is self-explanatory, but the ruminating part may not be. More...
Season's Greetings As we celebrate this special time of the year - and look forward to the promises of the coming New Year - allow me to extend my very best wishes - and those of my family and staff - to all of you for a very happy, healthy a More...
Sarah Elizabeth Arnold Sarah Elizabeth Garrick Arnold, 92, a native of Carroll County, Ga. and resident of Whatley, died Dec. 18, 2007 at the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill. Ms. More...
The Jackson Municipal Court has released the following information for court hearings from Dec. 6 and 13. Shirley G. Morris, theft of property, third degree, guilty. Aubrey M. McDonald Jr., speeding, driving school. More...
A door decorating contest was recently conducted among the various departments at Jackson Medical Center. Employees chose a theme and were judged in the areas of creativity and the message conveyed. More...
Laura Hutchinson, 45, of Jackson was injured around 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18, when her 1998 Honda Civic ran into the rear of a 2003 Lincoln Navigator driven by Marcus Caster, 32, of Jackson. More...
Bill Dortch is continuing a family tradition which began 32 years ago with his parents, Edna and Ed Dortch. In 1975 the Dortches began decorating their shoe store in Jackson. More...
The combined county/city officials group investigating a sewerage system for the southern part of the county down Highway 43 conducted its fourth meeting at McIntosh City Hall, on Dec. 13. More...
Gerald Stephens, superintendent of the Clarke County Schools System, has had enough of reckless driving by county school bus drivers. "You've got to draw the line somewhere," he said. More...
With Christmas just around the corner, one never knows where Santa Claus will show up next. On Friday, Dec. 14, he paid a visit to Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services in Jackson to spread some Christmas cheer. More...
A sex offender who was arrested on a parole violation escaped from the Clarke County Jail Dec. 13 and was recaptured by the sheriff and a forest ranger nearby on Highway 43. More...
2008 Deadline nears for Medicare Prescription Drug Program The Southwest Alabama Improvement Association (SWAIA) Health Care Committee reminds Medicare recipients, as well as caregivers, that Medicare specialists will be available to enroll qua More...
The Jackson Aggies boys basketball team lost an overtime thriller to Clarke County on Dec. 14 and knocked off 6AVigor for the second time this year, Dec. 15 ,to improve to 6-3 on the season. More...
In what was being hyped as one of the best teams in Alabama's history, the home folks were manhandled 26-7 by the visiting team from Mississippi. More...
The marriage of Luci Selena Locco and Jesse Daniel Creel took place Oct. 20, 2007 at 11 in the morning in Baltimore, Md. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Luigi Esposito at Our Lady of Pompei Church. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller of Millry announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelli Echail, to David Stanton Hendry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hendry of Millry. Miss Miller is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. More...
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