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February 8, 2007
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A Jackson man is facing rape charges following incidents with two teenage girls Jan. 27. Andrew James Gaston, 45, was arrested by Jackson police following complaints by the 15 and 16-year-old victims. According to investigating officer Richard Harvey, the alleged incidents occurred at a location o... More...

Plans for a Southwest Alabama Birding Trail got a big boost with a $25,000 surprise donation from the Alabama Power Foundation last Thursday. More...

Municipal, county and business leaders from across Clarke County gathered at the Grove Hill Methodist Church to talk about past accomplishments and lay out their vision for the future. More...

If you have noticed lately in Jackson, an old building across the street from the Burger House, located at the corner of College Avenue and Highway 177 has been renovated to accommodate two businesses. On the right side is Wilson Real Estate and the left side, “All Fired Up”. More...
You can read it in Ann Landers; see it on Oprah; or tune in to just about any reality show...relationships gone bad, I mean. We as a society seem to relish in the bizarre ways that people can lie and cheat in their togetherness. My favorite is a program on the BBC that is an English version of the... More...
JHS Elite Night Jackson High School (JHS) Elite Night 2007 is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at Joe C. McCorquodale Auditorium. The theme is "All That Jazz". Entertainment will be provided by the JHS beauties and escorts, JHS Madrigals, vocalists Stevi Bolen and Brittany Harrell, dancer ... More...
Jackson Intermediate School recently received an award from the Salvation Army for their participation in the bell-ringing campaign during Christmas time. The school was first runner-up in the school division. Presenting the award was Cynthia Perine, second from left. More...
Education is the key to a better future
This past week I attended the Clarke County Community Foundation's breakfast at the Grove Hill Methodist Church. While sitting there listening to the strides that are being made throughout this county and region in economic development I realized one thing: You can't get anything accomplished witho... More...
The Jackson High School Aggies will host the boys 4A Area 1 Area Tournament for the second time in three seasons. The Aggies completed their regular season with a 17-10 overall record and 6-0 in their respective area. While Jackson received first place, Thomasville earned second, Escambia County g... More...
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sims Sr. of Sunflower will be renewing their wedding vows on Saturday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. at the Jackson National Guard Armory located on Highway 69. The couple was married Jan. 31, 1957. Mr. Sims is retired from C.E. Harrell Logging and Mrs. Sims, Vanity Fair. More...
Alyssa Arrington - Age 7 Macie Arrington - Age 2 Parents: Suzanne and Ed Arrington Grandparents: Betty and James Arrington and Sherry and Larry Abston More...
Marie DeWitt Coleman Marie DeWitt Coleman, a native of Clarke County and a longtime resident of Jackson, died Feb. 1, 2007 at the Jackson Health Care Facility at the age of 83. She was affectionately known as "Ree" to her friends and family. A dedicated and loyal member of the First United Method... More...

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