March 20, 2008 / Front Page

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Truck loses axle, shuts down JA, 69

David Runnels, of Hazelhurst, Miss., lost control of his 2008 Ford F-450 duel-wheel pickup, around 8:26 a.m., Tuesday, on Highway 69, hitting a tree and a utility pole before coming to rest near the entrance of the Magnolia Trace subdivision. More...

Soldier glad to be home and to return to serving community

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Police Officer Brian Clark who recently returned home from Iraq, is glad to be back with his family and is ready to begin serving his community. A U.S. More...

Commissioner under scrutiny for moving of dirt

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Washington County Commissioner Johnny Johnston is under scrutiny for dirt that was moved from the county's work yard in his district (McIntosh) by an independent contractor to property located behind the commissioner's home. More...

Four WashCo Sheriff's Department retirees honored with reception

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Four employees of the Washington County Sheriff's Department were honored with a reception in the large courtroom of the Washington County Courthouse Friday, March 14. Eunice Johnston, Thelma Hill, Doris Weaver and Kesler Weaver Sr. More...

News

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...

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...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Free Mission District Association offers Easter egg hunt The Free Mission District Association invites everyone to an Easter egg hunt, Saturday, March 22, 12 noon until 3 p.m. at Moderator Tommie Moore's farm on Prestwick Road in Leroy. More...

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Education

Clarke Co. HIPPY program reviewed by national trainer

The HIPPY Clarke County program was recently reviewed by HIPPY USA national trainer, Gail Jones, on March 11-12. During this follow-up site visit, Mrs. More...

Jackson Intermediate School announces 3rd nine-week honor roll

The following students have been placed on the honor roll for the third nine weeks of the academic year at Jackson Intermediate School. More...

JMS spring dance plans announced

The Jackson Middle School PTO will sponsor a Spring Break Celebration Dance, Friday, March 21, 7-11 p.m. in the Jackson Middle School gym. DJ will be Kenneth Johnson. Admission is $4. Parents will supervise this dance. More...

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Sports

Youth baseball, softball practice underway

Local youth teams hit the practice fields recently getting ready for the 2008 season. Daniel Smith (top left) makes a play in the infield during a practice for Fire Department. Dylan Thomas (above) looks in a ground ball for the Police Department. More...

Dixie League tryouts coming up March 22 at 9:30 a.m

Jackson Dixie League tryouts are March 22 at 9:30 a.m at the Dixie League field. All players that are not currently on a team are required to tryout. Remember to bring your cleats, gloves and a cap. More...

Brittany Simmons finalist for 1A 'Player of the year'

By Ross Wood

Back-to-back state titles can create a certain amount of pressure, no matter who you are, but McIntosh High School's Brittney Simmons never really felt anything extra as she started her junior season. More...

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Cedar Bluff suit threatens local alcohol

Attorney General's 'Motion to Intervene' could involve state
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Alabama Attorney General Troy King is seeking permission to intervene in a case challenging legalized alcohol sales in Cedar Bluff in dry Cherokee County. More...

Boise, tax appraisers urged to try and settle '07 tax bill differences

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Amid a lot of complicated and confusing discussions over accounting techniques and depreciation schedules, economics and market conditions that are the basis of a $200 million difference in the value of Boise's Clarke County operations between the More...

Supreme Court rules 5-4 that State Bar can't reprimand Judge DuBose

Court ruling does not apply to Judicial Inquiry Commission's complaint
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Alabama State Bar Association couldn't discipline Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose for inappropriate actions he made prior to becoming a judge. More...

Manhunt for escapee continues

By Evan Carden

Sheriff's Department is in search of a jail inmate who fled, Thursday, March 13, while working with one of the two road crews that pick up trash. The escape took place in the McIntosh area on Topton Road between 1:30 and 2 p.m. More...

Suspects flee, throw person from vehicle

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two Deer Park residents are in custody following a chase involving Washington County deputies, March 17, during which an occupant of the suspects' vehicle was thrown out. More...

Church

Church Calendar

Sunrise service offered by Good Hope Baptist The Good Hope Baptist Church of Salitpa will be having an early morning sunrise service beginning at 6. The church family and the Rev. Derrick Powell invite all to attend. More...

To perform at First Baptist Church

The Master's Men Quartet will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Jackson on Sunday, March 30 in the morning worship service. More...

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Editorials

'All I know is what I read in the papers'

Publisher's Comments Jim Cox

The great 1930s' humorist Will Rogers' most famous quote is "All I know is just what I read in the papers." Few rarely relate the full quote, "All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance. More...

Must file tax return to get rebate check

President Bush and the U.S. Congress approved nearly $170 billion in an economic stimulus package in February. The money will be passed out to U.S. More...

Did lost e-mail enhance Riley's McCain endorsement?

Alabama Viewpoint Bob Martin

Unless Arizona Sen. More...

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People

Megan Lynn Brantley

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Brantley (nee Joanna McVay) of St. Augustine, Texas, and formerly of Jackson, announce the birth of a daughter Megan Lynn, March 3, 2008, 8:42 a.m. at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. More...

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For the Record

Area Obituaries

Joyce Faye Alexander Joyce Faye Alexander, a native of Knoxville, Tenn. and a resident of Jackson, died March 17, 2008 at Robertsdale Healthcare Facility in Robertsdale. She was 76 years of age. More...

Jackson Municipal Court report for Feb. 28, March 6

The following information has been provided by the Jackson Municipal Court for Feb. 28 and March 6. Ruth Moseley, DUI-liquor, guilty. Ivory Eugene Beck, animal violations, guilty. Ronnie McGhee, speeding, guilty. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Ronnie Pruett Hollingshead, 47, of Millry was arrested March 10 and charged with probation and parole violation. He was ordered to see the judge. More...

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