The Clarke County chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference (CCADC) conducted its annual breakfast in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the National Guard Armory in Jackson Saturday, Jan. 12. More...
"Disciple Now '08" is scheduled for Jan. 25-27 at First Baptist Church in Jackson. This is an event for youth in grades 6-12 to fellowship, have fun and grow in their relationship with Christ. More...
A cleanup day had been planned on Saturday, Jan. 26 for the old Wagarville School playground and ballpark. All Wagarville residents and those interested from around the area are asked to come and help restore the park. More...
All youth and youth counselors of the Free Mission District Association churches are asked to attend a joint meeting and rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 19, 9-11 a.m. at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. More...
High school juniors and seniors and their parents interested in learning about the University of Mobile, a private Christian university in south Alabama, are invited to attend Spring Preview Day on Friday, Feb. 15. More...
Jackson Academy's senior class was honored with a holiday formal celebration Saturday, Dec. 29 at the VFW Club in Jackson. The event was hosted by parents. More...
Ms. Garcia and Mrs. McHargue's first grade classes at Gillmore Elementary School participated in a Christmas in P.J.'s Day in December. The classes wore their pajamas, listened to Christmas stories and made Christmas artwork. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Wisdom of Tuscaloosa announce the engagement of their daughter, Jana Rebecca, to Andrew Cleo Furr. Mr. Furr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cleo Furr of Jackson. More...
Jeremiah Emanuel McConico Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Earl McConico Jr. (nee Danita McKenzie) of Jackson, announce the birth of a son, Jeremiah Emanuel, Nov. 23, 2007, 5:28 p.m. at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile. He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. More...
Lake Joe Joe in Jackson was the site of a Christmas engagement party for Jana Wisdom and Andy Furr on Dec. 15, 2007. The couple and their guests were served heavy hors d'oeuvres and received a special visit from Santa. More...
The Jackson Police Department is investigating a complaint from a resident of Fairhope who allegedly had her identity stolen by a Jackson resident. More...
School employees and some county officials were among the spectators Tuesday at a court hearing in Grove Hill on one of Clarke County's largest industry's appeal of its 2006 tax assessments. More...
Two annual events to celebrate the achievements and vision of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be conducted in Jackson Monday, Jan. 21. The first will be a motorcade that will begin at Joe M. More...
Marion Turner Sr., 67, of Wagarville, was sentenced to serve two concurrent 12-year terms for his conviction of sodomy and sexual abuse last year. Turner received the sentences in Washington County Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14. More...
Nursing home resident, 83, teaches himself to read using the Bible
By Ellen Williams SA Reporter
The poet Robert Browning said, "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, else what's a Heaven for." Browning was telling us that no matter what our circumstances, we should go after our aspirations and dreams. More...
Tonight (Thursday), the Washington County Democratic Executive Committee (WC-DEC) will honor the poll workers of Washington County with a covered dish supper at the Chatom Community Center at 7 p.m. More...
The Clarke County chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference (CCADC) conducted its annual breakfast in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Saturday, Jan. 12, at the National Guard Armory in Jackson. Conservation Officer Sgt. More...
The Clarke County Emergency Management Agency plans to sponsor another countywide emergency preparedness exercise in 2008. The problem is a lack of funding from the Federal Department of Homeland Security. More...
'Disciple Now '08' at First Baptist Church "Disciple Now '08" is scheduled for Jan. 25-27 at First Baptist Church in Jackson. This is an event for youth in grades 6- 12 to fellowship, have fun and grow in their relationship with Christ. More...
Death is never an easy thing to accept. Sometimes we see it coming and have time to brace for it and at other times it rushes up like a bandit and slaps us without warning. More...
Dear Editor, On behalf of Community Study Club, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the entire county for all the support received for the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert. More...
The Leroy Bears were on fire against the Flomaton Hurricane Friday, Jan. 11, winning 71-56 but saw their offense fizzle in losses to McIntosh and Bayside to send the Bears' record to 4-8 on the season. Leroy traveled to McIntosh Tuesday, Jan. More...
The Jackson High School Lady Aggies split this past week's games with a 48-43 win over Escambia County on the road and a 43-39 set-back to Thomasville at home Friday, Jan. 11. JHS traveled to Escambia Tuesday, Jan. More...
The Jackson Academy Eagles' boys and girls varsity basketball teams were swept Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Wilcox Academy. The Eagles boys fell 47-29 after leading 21-15 at intermission. Wesley Harris led the team in scoring with eight points. More...
John Turner Harrison Jr. John Turner Harrison Jr., a native and resident of Jackson, died at the age of 76, Jan. 13, 2008, at the Jackson Medical Center. More...
Marriage license applications Jesse Levi Pike, to Sunni Lynn Huggins; James E. Pipkin Jr., to Gwen Moore Price. Marriage license applications are just that-applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. More...
Arrests booked through the Clarke County jail include: Jonathan Wade Moss, nonsupport. Eric Wright, probation violation. Spring Sheffield, bad checks, three counts. Trawann Marquis Council, domestic violence, third degree. More...
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