Pat and Ed Krebs of Palmyra, Pa. were a long way from home when they stopped their bicycle made for two at the Jackson Wal-Mart Monday, April 7. More...
Jimmy Atchison has announced that he is running for a position on the Jackson City Council representing District 2, Place 1, the seat currently held by Paul South. More...
April is Confederate History Month and on Saturday, April 5, several ladies of the Gibeon Jefferson Sullivan UDC Chapter in Washington County visited several cemeteries in Washington County where Confederate veterans are interred and they placed comm More...
Dean Daugherty of McIntosh has qualified as a Democrat to seek the District 1 Washington County Commission seat currently held by Johnny Johnston. Daugherty is a retired insurance agent who operated the Daugherty Agency in Jackson, then Mt. More...
'Singing' to be at GH Missionary Grove Hill Missionary Baptist Church in the Uriah community of Eliska will host a singing program in honor of Pastor T.L. Douglas Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. More...
Wagarville Baptist Church will host a gospel singing featuring the group, Truly Blessed, from Buena Vista, Ga. on Saturday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. More...
By Pastor Roger Keel Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
The Bible tells us in Daniel 3:1-30 the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They were cast into the midst of a burning, fiery furnace. Even though everyone was against them, God was with them. More...
April 13-19 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide - and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge at More...
The No. 2 Jackson Aggies clinched the 4A Area 1 championship with two wins over Thomasville last week on the diamond. The Aggies improved to 20-3 overall and 4-0 in area play. "This was a good week for us," Aggie coach Jason Jones said. More...
The Jackson Lady Aggies improved to 15-13 on the season with a win over Escambia and a loss to Thomasville. Thomasville 11, JHS 2 The Tigers handed the Aggies an 11-2 loss. Bridget Chancey took the loss on the mound. More...
The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles knocked off Escambia and Southern before falling to Patrician on Monday, April 7 to improve to 9-7 overall and 1-0 in area play. " I thought we had a good week," JA coach Christy Lowery said. More...
Benny Ray Dunagan Benny Ray Dunagan, a native of Grove Hill and resident of Coffeeville, died April 8, 2008 at his residence at the age of 56. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Coffeeville. More...
The following information has been released by the Jackson Municipal Court for March 27 and April 3. Daniel Boykin, assault, third degree, guilty. Willie Andrew Welch, theft of property, third degree, guilty. More...
The following arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail the past week: Jonathan Cory Whatley, 32, probation violation, arrested by Life Tech. More...
Republican presidential candidate John McCain will visit Thomasville Monday, April 21. McCain, a U.S. senator from Arizona, has more than enough delegates to be assured of the GOP nomination for president. More...
A number of Democrats have qualified to run for local offices in Washington County, with Democrat Executive Committee Chairman Thomas Fuller, of Chatom, qualifying to run for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Jo Bonner. More...
Returning and new events highlight this year's fund-raising event
The annual Springtacular Celebration to benefit Exceptional Children Incorporated (ECI) will be conducted at the Chatom Community Center this Saturday, April 12. "ECI is proud to host this event. More...
Karen Dozier Bradford is seeking the District 2 seat on the Clarke County Commission. She is the wife of the current commissioner, Paul Bradford, who is not seeking re-election. More...
Terry L. Norris has qualified to run for the office of Clarke County Revenue Commissioner as a Democrat. She has served in the revenue commissioner's office for 15 years as a clerk in both mapping and appraisal and collection. More...
Friday, April 4, was the deadline to qualify for offices up for election on the June 3 Democratic and Republican primary ballots. There were a few last minute surprises in who did and didn't qualify. More...
Cultural Arts Center to conduct auditions ECDT presents Apollo Night at the Cultural Arts Center (formerly known as the Locke Movie Theatre) on April 26 at 6 p.m. Auditions will be conducted at 4 p.m., April 3, 10 and 17 for all ages. More...
I couldn't help but laugh as I wandered across the Lot Road Cemetery in Georgetown, in rural northwest Mobile County Sunday calling, "Bill, Bill, where are you, Bill?" Bill Armistead and I spent many a day stalking through isolated Clarke County ce More...
Laguna Key Beach in Gulf Shores was the location of the March 15, 2008 marriage ceremony of Jana Rebecca Wisdom and Andrew Cleo Furr, both of Foley. Daniel B. Chancey officiated the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. W.W. More...
May wedding plans have been announced for Ruthie Golin and Dylon York by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Golin of Opopka, Fla. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff York of Orange Beach. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Milstead of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Kaitlin, to Leo Benjamin Larrimore. Mr. Larrimore is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Larrimore of Dickinson. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. and Mrs. More...