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HealthActions converts pool to saltwater

By Evan Carden SA Editor
Actions its pool from a regular chlorinated pool to saltwater, reducing the odor and other negative effects of chlorine. According to Health Actions ' Renee Cooper, the conversion has a number of advantages. More...

Tidwell vies for District 4 spot

Teri Tidwell, owner of the Nail Studio in downtown Jackson, announced Thursday, March 6, that she is running for Clarke County Commissioner District 4. More...

IRS to offer help for stimulus filing this Saturday

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners will open 13 Alabama locations on Super Saturday, March 29, in an effort to reach those Americans who are eligible for the economic stimulus payment but who normally are not required to file an income t More...

'Yeller' gets a home

The yellow Labrador Retriever called "Yeller," who was found with an injured leg last month went home with his new owners, (L-R) Morgan and Marianne Hurst of Jackson. More...

New LP plant produces first OSB

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Last Thursday, March 20, was a day that Steve Doffitt and many others at Louisiana Pacific's new Clarke County oriented strand board (OSB) mill had been looking forward to for three years. More...

Clarke United Way short about $11,000

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

For the first time in many years- possibly ever- the Clarke County United Way fell short of its goal of contributions and pledges to aid a number of social service agencies that assist area residents. More...

Civil jurors released Monday morning as all Clarke cases settled or continued

Clarke County jurors assembled for just a few minutes Monday before being dismissed by Presiding Circuit Judge Tom Baxter. More...

Condition of Bud Odom Road unchanged since last month

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Joe Carter was back to speak with the Washington County Commission, March 24, as he had during two previous meetings, Feb. 25 and March 10. More...

Build ramp at St. Stephens residence

The Clarke County Kingdom Builders recently constructed a ramp at the St. Stephens residence of Adell Siebert. The ramp makes the home more accessible for Siebert, who uses a walker to assist with her mobility. More...

Inmate wants county to pay hospital bill

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Commissioner Hilton Robbins reported during Monday's Washington County Commission meeting that he has had calls from the mother of a jail inmate who said her son got into an altercation inside the jail in which his jaw was broken and he wants the c More...

Washington County to get industrial developer

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Though no definite actions were taken at the March 25 sewerage meeting at McIntosh City Hall, Judge Charles Singleton gave those in attendance an overview of where the interestgroup is at the present and presented several items he hopes will More...

LifeLine calls it quits

JETS will cover entire county
By Barry H. Hendrix

Jackson Emergency Transport Services (JETS) says it will provide ambulance service for the entire county in the wake of the closing of LifeLine Paramedics of Thomasville. More...

Hunt seeks re-election to District 4 commission seat

Joe Hunt, District Four Clarke County Commissioner, is running for a second term. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of District Four for allowing me to serve as a County Commissioner for the past 4 years. More...

Goodman hopes to retain position as Clarke County License Commissioner

Linda Goodman is seeking reelection for License Commissioner of Clarke County. She has been employed in the license commission office for 20 years. She served 13 years as chief clerk and took office as license commissioner in 2003. More...

Clarke County closes out $7 million project agreement for LP mill site work

By Barry H. Hendrix Special to The South Alabamian

The Clarke County Commission voted Tuesday to close out the project agreement with Louisiana Pacific Corporation (LP) concerning its mill south of Thomasville. The approval is pending final review by County Attorney Bruce Wilson. More...

Bookings through Clarke County Jail

More than 40 arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail over the past week. Those arrested include: Gregory Etheridge, 48, disorderly conduct, $500 bond, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. Josh L. More...

A commanding view

Edward James of Jackson is a "strander cab" operator at the new Louisiana Pacific OSB mill but the job is much more complicated than the title implies. More...

State Judicial Inquiry Commission seeks 'expedited response' to its questions for Judge Stuart DuBose

Asks for answers in 7 days

The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission and its attorney, Thomas Sorrells of Dothan, have served Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose with a set of interrogatories regarding his claim of diminished capacity and asked the Court of the Judiciary to require an More...

Recognizing some United Way givers

-Contributing to the Clarke County United Way in 2007 were a number of businesses and individuals. Community Leader Top Giver Awards included the top 15 highest giving organizations ranked by total contributions. More...

Jackson resident is geology professor turned world traveler

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Imagine traveling the world and seeing all the places you've always wanted to. That's exactly what Jackson resident Michael Jones has been doing since he retired from teaching in 2005. A geologist, Jones is also a history buff. More...

County firefighters want working radio system

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Stan Rigney attended the March 24 meeting of the Washington County Commission and stated that he represented the Washington County Fire Association and wished to speak to the 800 MHZ radio system. More...

Judge Singleton: 'Zoning and building codes are imperative'

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Judge Charles Singleton told the Washington County Commission, Monday, that it is imperative the county pass zoning and building code ordinances. More...

Qualifying deadline for June primary approaching

Washington County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Tommy Fuller reminds all those who wish to seek county offices that qualifying deadline for the June primary is Friday, April 4. More...

Millry Council proposes park expansion

By Frank Harwell

Members of the Millry Town Council and the public conducted a lengthy discussion on the town's proposal to expand the town park, Monday night, March 10. The expansion will cost an estimated $220,000, with the town responsible for half. More...