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Commissioners and state representative examine county's roads and bridges By Barry H. Hendrix Clarke County Engineer Sam Noble and the county commission met Tuesday with State Representative Thomas Jackson for an overview of the county road and bridge system. More ...
Jackson Mayor Richard Long (right) presents a signed proclamation to AseraCare Hospice provider public relations manager Dianna Brown proclaiming November National Hospice Month. AseraCare covers Clarke, Washington and Choctaw Counties. (SA photo by Chris Sherman) More ...
Patricia Harvey (left) is presented two Iron Bowl tickets at Skipper Insurance by Stuart Etheredge. The tickets were raffled off with the proceeds going to the Jamie Blackledge fund. "I just want to thank everyone who helped us raise money for Jamie. It is appreciated," Etheredge said. (SA photo by ... More ...
Wal-Mart recently presented Officer Arvis Slack with toys and money for the Jackson Police Department's annual Operation Christmas program. Top photo: Employees Wanda Howell (left) and Lisa McRae present the toys to Slack. Bottom photo: Store Manager Wanda Heath (right) presents Slack with a $1,000 ... More ... Clarke County deputies make drug arrests during Thanksgiving week Two drug arrests were made by Clarke County deputies during the past week. Deputy Mark Leon and Reserve Deputy Travis Mathews were on routine patrol Nov. 24 when they noticed a car parked on a dirt drive just north of McVay Road in Jackson, with only one parking working. More ...
A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently conducted for the new Town & Country RV Park located behind Town & Country Auto Sales on U.S. Highway 43 north of Jackson. Members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and city officials were on hand for the event. On hand for the event (front, L-R) were Cou... More ... Correction In last week's story about the Jackson Civitan Club, former Jackson High School Band Director Henri Mayton was misidentified as Egnri Maden. We apologize for this error and any misunderstanding it may have caused. More ...
Alabama Power Co. celebrated Customer Appreciation Week recently by giving candy and energy efficient light bulbs to customers. A drawing was conducted for a weather radio and Emogene King Brown was the winner. L-R: Angie Foreman, appliance salesperson, Brown and Susan Davis, customer service repres... More ...
Gillmore Elementary School students recently hosted a "make your teacher a turkey for the day" fund raiser for the Pine City Park. More than $200 was raised for the project. The winner was Mrs. Charlene Rikard who dressed up for the kids. More ... Red Cross in search of type 'O' donors Clarke County residents have the opportunity to give blood in Thomasville today (Thursday) from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Thomasville High School, 777 Gates Drive. The American Red Cross is currently in need of volunteer blood donors with all blood types, particularly those with Type O Positive or... More ... County offers 'advice only' for community center in Malcolm By Ellen Williams SA Reporter During the Washington County Commission meeting Nov. 26, commissoners discussed the efforts of a citizens' group in the Malcolm community who has been meeting and making plans for a community center. Recently Judge Charles Singleton met with the group and asked for a sketch of what they have in m... More ... AU to address future job needs in WashCo Auburn University and the Alabama Center for Civic Life (ACCL) are hosting a forum at the Washington County Public Library Tuesday, Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. called, "Preparing kids for tomorrow's jobs: What should Washington County do? More ...
Jamie Jones of Wagarville killed this 10-point buck while hunting with her grandfather Horace Sullivan on Youth Hunting Day in Washington County, to kick off the 2007-08 deer hunting season. (Photo submitted) More ... WashCo Engineer offers overview of county road and bridge system By Jason Sturdivant WashCo Engineer Alabama's rural road system plays an important part in the improvement of the state's economic, education and social climate. In fact, Alabama's county governments maintain a total of 61,857 miles of paved and unpaved roads and more than 8,628 bridges. More ... Chatom Council votes to purchase new police car The Chatom Town Council voted Thursday, Nov. 15, to buy a police car from Hearn Ford, the only bidder, at a cost of $24,000, and to donate $500 to a winter youth basketball program. More ... Chatom Fire Department receives federal grant U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently announced that the Department of Homeland Security will release $73,017 to the Chatom Fire Department in Washington County. The funding is provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. More ... Improvements planned for wastewater treatment plant U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) recently announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will award $250,000 to the Town of Chatom for its wastewater treatment facility. "It is essential that the Town of Chatom have a safe, sanitary and reliable wastewater treatment facility for its citize... More ... WashCo Red Cross sponsors 'Memorial Christmas Tree' Proceeds will help local families in need The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring a Memorial Christmas Tree. The cost of the bulbs is $5 each and can be purchased from any Red Cross volunteer or at the Red Cross chapter located in Frank Turner Hall. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 16, 8 p.m. at the Wash... More ... Washington County Sheriff's Report The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Jonathan A. Parker, 26, of Chatom was arrested Nov. 19 and charged with failure to appear on charges of failure to use a child restraint and driving while revoked. He was ordered to pay $535.10. (U.S. More ...
One of the many new RV parks in the area is now open for business. Cheryl's RV Park is located at the old rest area on U.S. Highway 43 nearWagarville. It is owned by Cheryl and Joe Chestang of Creola. Tim Parnell serves as manager of the park. He said there are currently 25 spots ready for recreatio... More ... |
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