January 31, 2008 / News

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New animal control truck

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

Marty Parker to seek full term on Clarke County BOE

Marty Parker of Grove Hill, a member of the Clarke County Board of Education, has announced that he will seek a full elected term to the board this year. More...

JPD reports thefts

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson Police Department received several reports of thefts during the past week. More...

Stephens kills first deer

Antorry Stephens, 11, recently killed his first deer while hunting in the Evergreen Road area. The 4-point buck was killed with a .240 rifle. He is the son of Angela and Bobby Stephens of Jackson. More...

Area industries show off what they have to offer as employers

By Evan Carden SA Editor

With the threat of steel producing giant ThyssenKrupp taking away employees when its Alabama operations start up in 2010, area industries are attempting to offset that by creating a trained workforce ready to fill the gaps left behind. More...

Wood is new Alabama Power business office manager

Donice Wood has been selected as Alabama Power's business office manager for the Jackson/Grove Hill offices, replacing Judy Graham who moved to the company's Mobile division office as project manager. More...

ACA VP: 'Youth programs important'

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Alabama Cattlemen's Association (ACA) Vice President and Leroy native Dr. Billy Powell stressed the importance of the organization's youth programs during the annual meeting of the Washington County Cattlemen's Association (WCCA), Friday, Jan. More...

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...

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...

Grove Hill Town Council votes for pay raises

By Barry H. Hendrix

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Grove Hill Town Council approved an increase in salary for the mayor and council members. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

The following arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week. George Dumas, 67, domestic harassment, disorderly conduct, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Grove Hill writers group to write play

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At the January 27 meeting of the Grove Hill Historical Society, Dr. Jim Herrod, director of the Grove Hill Writers Group, announced the writing of a play by the group based on the attack of Fort Sinquefield by Creek warriors. More...

Sturdivant shoots 7-point

Charlie Sturdivant, 8, killed her first deer recently while hunting in Washington County. She shot the 7-point while hunting with her dad. Charlie is the daughter of Charlene and Jason Sturdivant of Chatom. More...

Clarke County Cattlemen's Assn. names 2008 officers

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Dr. More...

WashCo to make history with rural sewerage system

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Washington County will make history when the proposed sewerage system in the McIntosh area becomes reality. Probate Judge Charles Singleton announced at a meeting in McIntosh Town Hall, Jan. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Gary Witherspoon, 43, of Calvert was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with first degree receiving stolen property. He was ordered to see the judge. More...