James - Graffia to wed March 17
      Winnie and Joel James of Coffeeville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Lynn, to Ryan Patrick Graffia, son of Charlene and William Graffia of New Orleans, La. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Virginia Stanley of Silas and the late Wallace Stanley.
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Owner of 'Top of the Hill' in Perdue speaks to Jackson Woman's Club
      The Woman's Club of Jackson held their February meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Nancy Burroughs, owner of "Top of the Hill" in Purdue Hill, was the guest speaker. Introducing her was childhood friend, Betty Ann Bounds. Burroughs is an interior decorator whose shop provides decorating services...
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Irby - Franklin will exchange wedding vows on March 17
      The church family of Walker Springs Road Baptist Church in Jackson announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Dana Lee Irby and Gregory P. Franklin, both of Jackson. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tammy and Dale Irby of Walnut Hill, Fla. and the granddaughter of Terry Irby of Plattsm...
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Outlaw awarded Trustees Scholarship at UWA
      Jessica Erin Outlaw of Livingston was recently awarded a $10,000 Trustees Scholarship to attend the University of West Alabama (UWA) in Livingston. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and proven leadership potential. Outlaw is a senior at Sumter Academy and plans to major in chemistr...
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Hodge -Savage united in marriage Feb. 14
      Candace Fleming Savage and Wendell Grover Hodge were united in marriage Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 in Salitpa by the Rev. Scott Myers. The bride is the daughter of Inez Fleming of Salitpa and the late Bobbie Joe Fleming. The groom is the son of Nathalee Autry Brooks of Coffeeville and the late Grove...
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Cards of Thanks
      The Jackson Salvation Army Thrift Store would like to thank individuals and organizations for their support in making our 2006 Red Kettle Bell Ringing Season a success. A special thanks to the Jackson Wal-Mart for allowing us to ring the bell at their facility. We truly appreciate your support. May...
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Toddtown conducts 2nd annual Mardi Gras ball
      The Toddtown Community Development Center conducted its 2nd annual Mardi Gras ball on Friday, Feb. 9 at H.W. Pearce Jr. Memorial Park Assembly House in Jackson. Schequetta and Steven Knight of McIntosh were chosen as Queen and King for the 2008 ball which is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 25, 2008...
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Rocker - Sullivan to say vows Feb. 24
      Taraethia Rocker of Jackson and Minister Broderick Sullivan Sr. of McIntosh will say vows at the Church of God Pentecostal in McIntosh on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. Parents of the bride-elect are Merline and Noah Rocker Sr. of Choctaw Bluff. She is the granddaughter of Rosie and Henry Eugene Wrig...
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Wiggins selected in Top Ten Parade of Beauties
      Haley Wiggins of Meridian, Miss., a freshman at the University of Mississippi, was selected a Top 10 Beauty in the Parade of Beauties, an annual beauty pageant sponsored by the Student Programming Board of 'Ole Miss. The pageant featured 86 contestants.
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HealthActions Physical Therapy receives recognition
      The recent Winter Conference of the Alabama Physical Therapy Association brought statewide recognition to a local physical therapy firm. The conference, conducted at the Marriott Auburn/Opelika Hotel and Conference Center in Opelika, on Jan.
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CCARC Spring Jubilee hosting county-wide Chili Cook-off March 17
      The Clarke County Association for Retarded Citizens (CCARC) will be hosting their "Chili Tasting Fair" at the CCARC Spring Jubilee on Saturday, March 17. The chili tasting contest has five entries to date and they are wanting five more. Contestants should call Helen Guy at 251-246-9603 to register...
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