In a 4-1 vote, Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved an ordinance which holds the owners of dogs that commit attacks on other animals and humans responsible for keeping them safely contained. More...
Motorists driving between Jackson and Coffeeville are being forced to find an alternate route other than State Highway 69, due to a mishap by a road equipment operator, Monday, Aug. 13. The cause of all the trouble occurred around 11 a.m. More...
Work began on the site of the new Sonic restaurant this week. The drive-in style eatery will be located on College Avenue across from High Acres Drive. More...
On Friday afternoon officers with the Clarke County Sheriff's Department, the district attorney's office and Coffeeville Police Department conducted a warrant roundup in the Toddtown community. Five arrests were made, which included charges ranging from manufacturing of controlled substance to po... More...
Crimson City Quartet performs Aug. 26 Tompkins Baptist Church in Grove Hill will present the Crimson City Quartet of Mobile on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 14130 Highway 43. More...
Clarke County DHR board meeting The Clarke County DHR quarterly board meeting will be conducted Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Clarke County DHR board room, 22609 Highway 84, Grove Hill. Lou J. Boykin is director. V.F.W. More...
Serving as Jackson Intermediate School P.T.O. Board officers and members are, front (L-R): Shannon Ellis - hospitality, Reta Corley - Snack Day and Spring Fling, Althea Thomas - president, Michele Wilson - secretary and Spring Fling, Deborah George - vice president and Principal Michael Bedsole; b... More...
A few weeks back I reviewed some issues of The South Alabamian from the 1920s that had belonged to Marjorie Fendley Priest of Jackson. This week, we'll look at some issues from the 1930s. These old papers are interesting because so few copies exist from these time periods. More...
Football is in full gear throughout the area and the rest of the state of Alabama despite scorching temperatures above 100°. The coaches are taking extra precautions to make sure their players stay hydrated by giving plenty of fluids and offering water breaks regularity. More...
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all my relatives and friends for all their support and prayers during the illness and at the recent loss of my wife of 53 years, Roseann Dolbear. I would especially like to thank Dr. Stevens and his staff for all their help and kindness, inc... More...
James Austin Crews Jr. James Austin Crews Jr., 52, a native of Jacksonville, Fla. and a resident of Tibbie, died at an area hospital Aug. 7, 2007. He was a guard with the Mississippi State Penal System and a member of the Tibbie Baptist Church. More...
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