Four people received injuries due to wrecks which occurred Monday and Tuesday in the Jackson area, keeping police and rescue personnel busy. The first incident took place Monday around 9:36 a.m. More...
During his comments to the council at Tuesday night's meeting, Jackson Mayor Richard Long said the location of the Sonic restaurant had been approved by the city's planning commission. The drive-in style fast-food eatery will be located at the corner of High Acres and College Avenue between First... More...
Jackson The city of Jackson will sponsor a fireworks show on Wednesday, July 4. The show will be at the Rotary Club Fairgrounds in front of Jackson High School. The fireworks will start at approximately 8:45 p.m. and is free. More...
Individuals wanting to sell their vehicles within the city limits of Jackson will no longer be able to do it in parking lots following the adoption of a new ordinance during Tuesday's city council meeting. The council voted to approve Ordinance No. 06-26-07, which prohibits the private sales of m... More...
Avalanche Ranch at Union Grove All ages from 2 and up are invited to take part in Avalanche Ranch at Union Grove Baptist Church on Highway 69 near Coffeeville. Festivities will begin on Monday, July 9 and continue through Friday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. daily. Pastor Cleon Kyles said, "If y... More...
Sale at the Caring Hearts Center The Caring Hearts Center, a ministry of the Washington Baptist Association, will hold a 1/2 off sale July 2, 3, 5 & 6. They will be closed on the 4th of July. Every item in the store will be on sale including clothing, shoes, household items, toys, belts, purs... More...
We should pay tribute to pioneers who settled here
This coming Wednesday, July 4, we will celebrate the 231st anniversary of our American independence. When we think of the American Revolutionary War, we usually think of the New England states, of Virginia and perhaps the Carolinas. They were the original colonies and the places where a lot of t... More...
The McIntosh Demons have a new football coach and athletic director. Larry Boykin left Southern Choctaw after 26- years to become the new Demon coach. "This was just a personal decision I had to make," new MHS Coach Larry Boykin said. "The interest in football at Southern Choctaw was just not the... More...
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced May 31 that Jacob Scurlock of Jackson has been selected for membership. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. More...
Jackie Wayne Dameron Jackie Wayne Dameron, 60, died June 25, 2007 at his residence in Whatley. Dameron was a native of Caretta, W. Va. He was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired lay minister and owner and operator of First Quality Outlet, a clothing store in Gro... More...
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Historic canoe found in 1980 returns to Clarke County