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Construction workers fill local motels and RV parks By Jim Cox SA Publisher Area construction projects have local motels and RV parks filled with more RV parks on the drawing boards for the surge of construction workers expected when work starts on the new ThyssenKrupp steel mill at Calvert. More ...
By Evan Carden SA Editor At age 15, Kelly Neugent, of Jackson, is getting the experience of a lifetime by getting a taste of what college life might be like. Neugent began attending Baylor University's prep school when she was still 14 and said she is loving the experience. She was offered a scholarship to attend the sch... More ... Clarke-Washington chapter of Ducks Unlimited plans banquet The Clarke-Washington County chapter of Ducks Unlimited will conduct its annual fundraising banquet at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House on Nov. 8. The auction this year will feature new DU art and merchandise for auction and a large selection of items for raffle drawings. More ... Health department encourages getting immunized against flu Influenza immunization clinics are scheduled throughout the state beginning in October through the end of the influenza season. County health departments and other health care providers in Alabama expect to have plenty of influenza vaccine for the 2007-2008 season. More ...
Police officers, city officials and other guests recently rode the Norfolk Southern train round trip from Mobile to Jackson as part of Train Safety Week nationwide. The train stopped at the Jackson train station and had food catered from Lake Marie Restaurant in Chatom. Above (L-R) are engineer Denn... More ...
Johnny Miller (csenter) was honored Friday, Sept. 12, for 40 years of service as an employee of Southern Bell/Bellsouth/at&t. He was presented with a plaque recognizing him for his 40 years by Area Manager Carl Robitzsch (left) and Network Manager Greg Sharpe (right). Miller, who currently works as ... More ... Alabama Forest Owners' Association donates to Grove Hill Public Library The Grove Hill Public Library is the recipient of the book: Owning and Managing Forests by Thom J. McEvoy. The book was donated by the Alabama Forest Owners' Association Educational Fund through a grant from the Alabama Forests Forever Foundation in an attempt to provide sound forest management ... More ... New play at old Locke Theatre this weekend The Promise Theatre, formerly the old Locke Theatre, in downtown Jackson, will present the play, "Preacher Preach It" Oct. 20-21. The play was written and is being produced and directed by local performing artist and owner of Ezell's Contemporary Dance Anthony Ezell. More ... Cases settled without trial in WashCo Circuit Court By Frank Harwell SA Correspondent Many criminal cases were settled without trial Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Circuit Court of Washington County. Following is a summary: Jimmy Howard Foster pled guilty to criminal mischief, received a one-year suspended sentence, was placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay restitution... More ... Bid approved for new Grove Hill senior center By Kathryn F. Pickard The Grove Hill Town Council approved a bid for construction of a senior citizen center Monday. Bay South of Mobile submitted the low bid of $495,000, which was higher than expected. "I recommend we approve the bid even if we have to borrow some money on it," Mayor Lamar Hudson told the council. More ... Two in Jackson charged with residential burglary By Evan Carden SA Editor One adult and one juvenile have been charged with a burglary that occurred in the early morning hours, Friday, Oct. 5. James Marshall, 18, of Jackson and a 17-year-old juvenile have been charged with second degree theft of property. According to Jackson Police Detective Richard Harvey, the burgla... More ...
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter She graduated from Leroy High School in 1927 when the school was housed in a twostory wood frame building that stood across Highway 43 about where the Baptist pastorium stands today. And Vassar Bowling Robinson has kept her class ring and her memories of Leroy High School. More ...
Tammie Jemison (right) of Jackson was recently honored for five years of volunteer service with AseraCare Hospice in Jackson. She was presented with a plaque of recognition by AseraCare Volunteer Coordinator Traci Carpenter. More ...
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter I am indebted to Mrs. Sarah Knight of Grove Hill for her recollection about the making of molasses. Some may refer to this product as "syrup" now, but to Mrs. Knight, it was and is "molasses." Molasses-making, like hog killings, used to mean a family gathering. More ...
Photos by Evan Carden Read the Story... Grant will aid assault victims Sexual assault victims in three southwest Alabama counties will have access to professional assistance thanks in part to a $62,410 grant awarded through the office of Gov. Bob Riley. The funds will help the Family Counseling Center of Mobile continue offering services 24 hours a day for victims i... More ...
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter The Washington County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (WCAVFD) participated in and conducted several events during Fire Prevention Week, which was observed Oct. 7-13. Fire departments from the county traveled to Jackson Wednesday, Oct. 10, to participate in that city's annual Fire Preve... More ...
By Evan Carden SA Editor Louis Roney and Jeremy Grimes want to make a difference in their community by getting the best training possible. More ... |
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