Sergeant First Class Gary M. Little was one of about 90 decorated Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who were honored at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game. Played in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, Jan. More...
AGrove Hill man has been named chief financial officer for a mega shipbuilding company headquartered in Mobile that is anticipating major growth. Brian Leathers was tapped to be CFO of Austal USA a few weeks ago and started his new job Monday. More...
Jackson Municipal Court released the following information for records from Jan. 10-31: Rochelle Latoya McAdoo, violation of the noise ordinance, guilty. William T. Hite, minor in possession of alcohol, guilty. More...
North Jackson Park has been getting some much needed improvements as baseball season fast approaches. A new automated irrigation system is being put in on the Dixie League, Minor League and Little League fields. More...
The Clarke and Washington Counties Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently conducted its 2008 Land Judging Contest at Frank W. and Rob M. Boykin Wildlife Management Area near Charity Chapel in Washington County. More...
The Clarke County Grand Jury returned 249 criminal indictments or "true bills" last week. The 249 included 188 felony charges and 61 misdemeanors. More...
Civil jury trials are scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 11 in the circuit court of Washington County. The docket follows: Alabama Electric Cooperative vs. QBE Insurance Corp., other; Walter L. Patrick vs. More...
Poll workers at the National Guard Armory in Jackson were ready to assist voters during Tuesday's primary elections. From left are Marlyn Cranford, Shirley W. Hickman, Sue Thomas, Marilyn Parker and voter Linda Wingard. More...
LaShaunda Holly, executive director of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, was recently elected to the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama. Her term of office is for 2008-2009. More...
The life and music of gospel bluegrass performer and songwriter Jerry Sullivan was celebrated by family, friends and his peers Sunday at St. Stephens Baptist Church. More...
Justin Koen of Auburn, formerly of Jackson, killed this 8-point buck while hunting in Marengo County recently. He shot the 160 lb. deer with a .243. More...
Left photo: Winners of the recent Washington County Spelling Bee, with Superintendent of Schools Tim Savage (back) (L-R) were Maci Jones, Chatom Elementary School; Bailey Coaker, Fruitdale High School; Julian Reed, McIntosh Elementary School; Brae Su More...
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •Charles Wiley, 23, of McIntosh was arrested Jan. 28 and charged with first degree theft of property and failure to pay child support. More...