Children enjoyed chasing the thousands of bubbles created by a bubble machine in Friday's Christmas parade, sponsored by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. The kids were enthralled by the bubbles, which rained down like snow. See the winners of this year's parade on page 8-B. (SA photo by Evan Ca... More...
A couple landed in jail on drug possession charges following a domestic disturbance call to the Royal Inn on U.S. 43 in Jackson, Saturday, Dec. 8. According to Jackson Police reports, dispatch received a call around 8:42 p.m. that a fight was taking place in Room 333 of the motel. Officers Ben Ma... More...
Sharon Rutherford was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary and given five years probation for child molestation in a split sentence issued in Clarke County Circuit Court Monday. Her attorney gave notice of an appeal of the sentencing. More...
Jackson Mayor Richard Long asked the Clarke County Commission Monday to contribute approximately $250,000 in a project to bring a mill prospect (New Gas Concepts (NGC), Inc.) to the city's Industrial Park. The proposed plant would make wood pellets, which would be shipped overseas for fuel use. More...
A musical celebration at First Baptist An ensemble from the First Baptist Church of Jackson adult choir will present a video program with music before the Senior Adult Choir performs "Once Upon a Miracle" Sunday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. More...
Christmas celebration at historic Locke Theatre AChristmas celebration will be presented at the historic Locke Theatre in Jackson Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Featured will be Charles Affholter, Cassie Batley, Brian Jemison, Kim Tooks, "ZAC" (Zaundra and Anthony in Christ) with performances by Ez... More...
Jackson Middle School hosted its annual Mr. and Miss JMS Pageant at Jackson High School on Thursday, Nov. 15. There were 51 contestants, with three winners from each grade level and one young man and young woman chosen as Mr. and Miss JMS. The winners (L-R) are 8th grade students, Karla Wright - 2nd... More...
Ahh, the times they are a changin'. That saying could never be more true, especially in the newspaper business. The task of bringing the news to the public has certainly seen a lot of changes since the days the first printing press cranked up to the first newspaper to post its stories on the worl... More...
Laken Harvey buzzer beater and 52 forced turnovers propel JA to championship
The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles improved to 3-4 on the season after falling to Patrician 48-29 (Dec. 4), knocking off Sparta 71-35 and Pickens 46-44 to win the Southern Academy Baseball Tournament (Dec. 7- 8). PA 48, JA 29 The Lady Eagles kept the game close in the first half only trailing 18-1... More...
Overseer and Mrs. Jessie Henry Sr. of Toddtown are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dorothy "D.H." Robinson of Zimco, to Darrell Walton of Mobile. Walton is the son of Rosetta Coleman of Mobile. More...
Coma L. "Pee Wee" Hoven Coma L. "Pee Wee" Hoven, a native and resident of Jackson, died Dec. 6, 2007 at his residence at the age of 79. He was a retired owner of Hoven Auto Sales and a member of Stave Creek Baptist Church of Jackson, as well as the American Legion Post No. 85. He was a veteran o... More...
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