March 20, 2008 / News

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One year since near tragedy

John Thomas Atchison (right), son of Chip and Lori Atchison and Cole Hicks (left), son of Robert and Tiffany Hicks observed the one-year anniversary of their near-drowning, March 8. John Thomas has made a full recovery and Cole continues to improve. More...

Makes annual donations

The Jackson Woman's Club recently presented its annual donations to local organizations. Presenting the donations on behalf of the club was Gretchen Heathcock. More...

Novel takes realistic look at biological attack on U.S. city

Dr. Terry Rivers to autograph book in Grove Hill March 28
By Jim Cox Editor & Publisher

"….he pointed into the back of the truck. The body bags were stacked like human firewood, a dozen wide and eight to ten bodies high. Lifeless elbows prodded into equally lifeless necks and faces. More...

Photography contest and exhibit April 25-26

Amateur photographers are preparing for the third annual photography contest and exhibition in Grove Hill, April 25-26, at the Clarke County Museum. More...

CCARC hosts Spring Jubilee 2008

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Despite a windy, cloudy start to the day, the crowds turned out for Clarke County ARC's annual Spring Jubilee celebration Saturday, March 15. More...

McIntosh man faces pot possession charges

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A McIntosh man was arrested and charged with possession marijuana following questioning by a Washington County deputy. More...

Visits state capitol

Members of the inaugural Alfa Leaders Class held their first meeting March 11-13, which included a visit to the state capitol. More...

WashCo United Way presents local awards

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At the annual meeting, on March 13 at Chatom Baptist Church, the United Way of Southwest Alabama gave their special awards. More...

Juvenile, 10, charged in cutting of teenager

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A 10 year old has been charged with assault in the cutting of a 16 year old. According to Jackson Police Investigator Richard Harvey, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., March 12, at a residence in the 300 block of Davis Avenue. More...

Group studying feasibility of regional airport for area

By Barry H. Hendrix

State aviation officials and area elected officials are working together to consider the feasibility and financial cost of a regional airport to serve Clarke, Choctaw, Marengo and Wilcox counties. More...

Savage seeks re-election as WashCo Superintendent of Schools

Submitted by Tim Savage

I, Tim Savage, am announcing my candidacy for re-election for the office of Superintendent of Education for the Washington County Schools. More...

Task Force One participates in statewide roundup

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Agents with the First Judicial Drug Task Force (Task Force One) recently participated in a statewide roundup, which produced 286 total arrests. More...

CWEMC announces essay competition winners

Kaitlan Ramsey of Thomasville High School and Luke Wheeler of Millry High School will be representing Clarke-Washington EMC when they spend a week this summer experiencing the sites and history of Washington D.C. More...

'The Foreigner' to be presented by BTAPC

Gilbertown's Ballet and Theatre Arts Performing Company's current project is bringing the comedy "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue, to selected High School classes in the area. More...

Odom semifinalist in singing competition

University of Mobile sophomore Catherine Odom of St. Stephens, was a semi-finalist in the Second Year College Women category at the 2008 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Student Auditions for Alabama. The auditions were held Feb. More...

Tibbie man charged with child sex abuse

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Tibbie man is currently out on $15,000 bond from the Washington County Jail, after being charged with two counts of sexual abuse on a child. More...

Bids on WashCo road pavings to reopen soon

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Washington County Commissioners agreed to reopen the bid process for the paving of several county roads during a special meeting Tuesday, March 18. Roads scheduled to be paved include Richard Seals Road, Grant City Road and Cross Country Road. More...