April 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Adventure Cycling riders stop in Jackson while participating in tour

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...

Atchison to face Paul South for District 2 Place 1 council position

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...

Local United Daughters of the Confederacy decorate soldiers' graves

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 seeks District 1 commisison seat

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...

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Church

Church Calendar

'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...

Singing at Wagarville Baptist

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...

Offer the most important prayer of your life

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...

Education

UWA student Stevi Bolen promoting 'Organ Donor Awareness Month'

Stevi Bolen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Bolen of Jackson, will be representing the area in the upcoming Miss Alabama Pageant. More...

Catherine G. Skipper, Lillian P. Andrews awards presented to local students

The Woman's Club gathered at the Kimbell House Tuesday, April 1, for their annual presentation of awards. Winners of this year's Catherine G. More...

National Library Week April 13-19

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...

Sports

No. 2 Aggies clinch 4A Area 1 championship

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...

Lady Aggies climb to 15-13

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...

Lady Eagles win two, lose one to move to 9-7

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...

For the Record

Area Obituaries

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...

Jackson Municipal Court records for March 27, April 3

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...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

The following arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail the past week: Jonathan Cory Whatley, 32, probation violation, arrested by Life Tech. More...

Woman dies from wreck injuries

A Jackson woman died April 5, as the result of injuries she sustained in a wreck the day before. More...

McCain to visit Clarke County

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...

Robert Marks seeks re-election to Jackson City Council seat

"I am announcing my candidacy for the Jackson City Council District 3, Place 1 seat. More...

Qualifying ends for June 3 Primary

DEC chair announces for Jo Bonner's seat

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...

Attempted murder in McIntosh

A verbal altercation involving three people led to the shooting of one man and the arrest of another on an attempted murder charge. More...

ECI's Springtacular Celebration this Saturday

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...

News

Bradford seeking seat with Clarke County Commission

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...

Norris to run for Clarke County Revenue Commissioner

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...

Deadline to qualify offers a few last minute surprises

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...

Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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...

Editorials

Looking up an old friend and great-great-grandma

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...

River marina, development still good idea

Stuck back somewhere at the Jackson City Hall is a large artist rendering of a marina development for the city's riverfront. More...

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People

Furr-Wisdom exchange vows in beach ceremony

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...

Golin-York announce May wedding plans

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...

Milstead - Larrimore engagement announced

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...