January 31, 2008 / Front Page

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Jackson man injured in wreck

A one-vehicle crash that occurred around 11:42 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, injured a Jackson man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Terrol Thames, 37, the driver of the 1999 Ford, was injured in the wreck, More...

Windham's Grocery sells after 43 years in same family

By Chris Sherman

One of oldest rural stores in Clarke County is now changing ownership after 32 years. More...

McIntosh PD arrests two for pot possession

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two separate traffic stops by McIntosh Police Officer Brad Singleton resulted in two men charged with illegal possession of marijuana. Robert Weaver, 30, of Fairford was stopped on Pat Lane Circle around 3 p.m., Jan. More...

Revenue commissioner asks for fairness in county payroll

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At the Washington County Commission meeting Jan. 28, Laura Taylor, revenue commissioner, spoke at length to governing officials pointing out inequities in pay and raises. "Not long ago, you hired a probate clerk at $9.68 an hour. More...

Celebration at St. Stephens Baptist this Sunday to honor Jerry Sullivan

The St. Stephens Baptist Church and Victory Grove Pentecostal Church of Wagarville, along with family and friends would like to invite all to a day of celebration in honor of Jerry Sullivan at 11 a.m., this Sunday, Feb. 3, at the St. More...

News

Voters go to polls Feb. 5

Neighbors to the south can vote today
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Thanks to a move by Alabama Governor Bob Riley, and approval by the Legislature, voters across Alabama will make their choices for presidential nominees Tuesday, Feb. 5. More...

New animal control truck

Jackson Animal Control Officer Lee Hutto shows off the new truck for his department recently purchased by the city. More...

Boise Converting achieves Star Status for Voluntary Protection Program

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

A popular song of years past was "Stars Fell on Alabama." A star of a different kind is now flying at the local Boise Converting Operations site. On Jan. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Governor to visit Jackson Gov. Bob Riley will visit Jackson on Feb. 11. He will be at Jackson High School at 9 a.m. and at Jackson City Hall at 11 a.m. The public is invited to visit with the governor at these locations. More...

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Education

Bolen to compete in Miss UWA pageant

Stevi Bolen of Jackson will be among six students from across Alabama who will vie Thursday, Feb. 7 for the title of Miss University of West Alabama. More...

JHS cheerleader performs in London

UCAAll Star Cheerleader Mimi Staples (second from right) participated in London's 2008 New Year's Day Parade. She was selected UCA All-Star while attending camp at the University of Alabama this past summer. More...

Joe M. Gillmore Students of the Month

Gillmore Elementary School has implemented the character building/behavior program "My Behavior Shines." The program recognized students who exemplify positive character traits as well as good behavior. More...

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Sports

Riley announces 2008 as Year of Alabama Sports

Governor Bob Riley announced today the state is celebrating achievements in sports in 2008 by spotlighting legendary heroes, sports museums and athletic events. More...

WCHS sinks Mobile Christian

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Washington County Bulldogs knocked off Mobile Christian 63-62 Friday, Jan. 25 in Chatom. Devin Green's free throw with 20 seconds remaining in the game broke a 62-62 tie to give the Dawgs the win. More...

Pringle bags 10-point buck

Will Pringle, 16 years old, killed his first big buck when he bagged this 10 point with a .243 while hunting with his dad, Bennie Pringle in North Clarke County on Jan. 25. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Estelle Mary Boucher Estelle Mary Boucher, a native of Worcester, Mass. and a resident of Jackson, died Jan. 24, 2008 at a Mobile hospital. More...

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Toddler ingests meth

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A 2-year-old child was treated at Jackson Medical Center (JMC), Tuesday, after ingesting what is believed to have been methamphetamine. More...

Four face charges for drugs and stolen guns

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Four people were arrested during two separate raids on a residence in the Depot area of Jackson Jan. 18 and 25. More...

City's master plan to be submitted to planning commission

By Evan Carden SA Editor

As a result of the completion of the Alabama Cities of Excellence (ACE) program, the city of Jackson will submit its comprehensive community master plan to the city's planning commission. More...

Dyess and Roach named 'Teachers of the Year'

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

On Jan. 24, the Washington County School System named Cynthia Dyess and Richard Roach as "Teachers of the Year." Dyess is the elementary honoree and Roach is the secondary. More...

Mardi Gras is coming to Chatom

By Evan Carden SA Editor

For the first time ever, the town of Chatom will host a Mardi Gras event, this Saturday, Feb. 2, which will include an afternoon parade through the streets of downtown. More...

'Healthy Marriage Month'

Margaret Odom of the Auburn University Extension Office (front, left) watches as Judge Charles Singleton (seated) signs the Healthy Marriage Proclamation. More...

Church

Church Calendar

Mt. Zion hosts Marriage & Singles Banquet The community is invited to a Marriage & Singles Banquet sponsored by the Mt. Zion No. 2 Baptist Church. This event will be conducted at Preschool Unlimited (the old skating ring) in Jackson, Feb. More...

Anointed Angels celebrate anniversary

Pastor Mulvoy Taylor Jr. will be the speaker for the 4th anniversary of the Anointed Angels at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Walker Springs. The celebration will begin Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. More...

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Editorials

Get out and vote February 5

With Alabama's first early presidential primary scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, America is listening to the voice of Alabamians. They are listening because our votes have basically been cast after the fact in past presidential primaries. More...

Never too late to be what might have been

In 1962, Peggy Lee had a hit song with the line, "Life's more beautiful, the second time around; simply wonderful with both feet on the ground". The song had reference to second marriages. More...

Alabama in national spotlight in Tuesday's primary election

It has been dubbed Super Tuesday '08, Super Duper Tuesday, Tsunami Tuesday and other names. But whatever you call it Feb. 5 th. More...

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People

Johnson, Chastain exchange vows Dec. 29

Mary Elizabeth Chastain and David Andrew Johnson were united in marriage at 5 o'clock in the evening on Dec. 29, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Greenville. The Rev. Burney Enzor of Troy officiated the ceremony. More...

Gamble-Darrington plan March wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Chris James of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Danyale Gamble, to Victor Timothy Darrington. Ms. Gamble is also the daughter of the late Shelia James. Mr. Darrington is the son of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Sgt. McKinnis deploys overseas

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marzette L. McKinnis has deployed overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. More...

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