Debbie Greenwell and Brian Groeschell, cheerleading sponsor and coach, respectively, made special presentations to cheerleaders for the 2006-2007 season at the Tuscaloosa Chapter of the University of Alabama (UA) Alumni Association banquet on Friday, April 6, 2007. More...
Jackson Police are investigating a weekend burglary of Jackson High School (JHS) in which two laptop computers were stolen. According to Chief Charles Burge, two black males were caught on the school's video surveillance around 6 p.m., Saturday, April 28, taking the computers from the school. More...
The estimated value of the anticipated ThyssenKrupp steel mill for the Calvert area has grown from $2.9 billion to $3.5 billion to $4 billion, the head of the Alabama Development Office told Clarke and Choctaw countians Tuesday. "That's with a 'B' as in billions," stressed ADO Director Neal Wade. More...
State Rep. Marc Keahey of Grove Hill has introduced a resolution in the Alabama House of Representatives that seeks an official audit of Gov. Bob Riley's use of state aircraft. More...
Of all the people who know me, no one would say I am afflicted with worryitis. They may say other things about me, which may or may not be true, but that's another story. If you ask me, and nobody has, worry is just a waste of time that could be used more profitably. Every hour of worry takes away... More...
Four-wheeler ride and horse show There will be a four-wheeler ride and horse show on Saturday, May 19 at Sunflower Ball Field in Sunflower. Admission is $7 adults and $3 children. First ride will begin at 10 a.m. It is "ride at your own risk" and is sponsored by the Mt. Shady A.M.E. Zion Church... More...
The U.S. Achievement Academy has announced that Lauren Rodriguez of Jackson has been named as a U.S. National Award winner in science. A student at Jackson High School, she was nominated by science teacher, Kim Ketchum. More...
Now that the Alabama State Legislature is halfway through the 2007 legislative session, it seems appropriate to take a look at what they have accomplished so far. Their biggest accomplishment thus far is they gave themselves a 62 percent pay raise. More...
Clifton Brown (right), of Sunflower killed this big gobbler while hunting with his cousin, Alan James. The turkey weighed 23 lbs., had 1 1/4 inch spurs and a 9 7/8 inch beard. This was Brown's second bird for the season. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kimbell Jr. of Jackson announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Wendy J. Kimbell of Mobile to Anthony D. Johnson of Birmingham. Parents of the groom are Norma McKinney of Florida and Terry Stodghill Sr. of Birmingham. More...
LATHAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Peggy McLendon Bolen Peggy McLendon Bolen, 92, a native and resident of Jackson, died April 26, 2007 at her home. She was a retired seamstress for Vanity Fair Mills where she was employed for 43 years. Survivors include her son, Marlin (Carreen) Bolen of Jackson; thre... More...
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