U.S. Senator John McCain, assured of the Republican nomination for president, made several stops in Clarke County during a trek through rural southwest Alabama, Monday, April 21. More...
Jackson will conduct its fund-raiser in support of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life this Friday at New Era Cap Company. The survivors reception will be at 5 p.m., followed by the kickoff ceremony at 6. More...
Members of the McIntosh Town Council, city staff members and police personnel broke ground, Tuesday, April 22, on a 4,000 square foot expansion of the police department. More...
Those interested in Alabama history and archaeology have an opportunity to assist in the excavation of a historic former hotel building in Old St. Stephens Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. More...
Women Crusaders for Christ to host luncheon A pre-mother's day luncheon will be hosted by the Women Crusaders for Christ Sunday, May 4, 3 p.m. at the Little Pigs Bar- B-Que on College Avenue in Jackson. The luncheon will be served buffet style. More...
A benefit singing will be held for 8- month-old burn victim Emma Baggett at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at Grove Hill Methodist Protestant Church, north of Grove Hill off Highway 43 across from Lathan Funeral Home. More...
"If you don't build it they will leave," asserts a former Jackson resident who has moved upstate and is now chastising her old home for not growing and developing to her satisfaction. More...
Ashley White and Brad Williams have been honored with numerous parties in preparation for their marriage Saturday. Engagement Party The Kimbell House in Jackson was the site of an engagement party Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. More...
Avis M. Jackson of Gainestown and Roger Williams of Rockville will exchange wedding vows Saturday, May 10, 2008, 4 p.m. at the Mt. Olive No. 1 Baptist Church of Rockville. More...
Mr. and Mrs. David Frey of Fitzgerald, Ga. announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne, to Stephen Randall Shoultz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ray Shoultz of Salitpa and the late Mrs. Angie Dantoni. More...
Three Jackson men were arrested on drug charges following a complaint in the early morning hours, Tuesday, April 22. According to Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge, Officers Brian Clark, Jason Thomas and Sgt. More...
Billy Allday has announced that he will seek election to the Jackson City Council District 2 Place 2. He previously held that position for 24 years. Eddie Huggins currently holds that seat on the council. More...
The Sullivan Family played to a packed house Friday night at the 31st Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Frankville. The "Old Time Fiddlers Convention," originated in the 1920s as a community event. More...
Brewer named Miss LHS Jessica Brewer (center) was recently chosen Miss Leroy High School 2008. She is the daughter of Tammy and Billy Brewer of Jackson. More...
A series of local history articles that were originally published in The South Alabamian in the 1960s has been collected and published in book form. D. C. More...
According to the city's latest audit report, presented during the Tuesday, April 22 city council meeting, Jackson is in good financial condition. Walter McKean of McKean & Associates, gave a brief overview of the report to the council. More...
Volunteers sought for hotel dig Persons interested in Alabama history and archaeology have an opportunity to assist in the excavation of a historic former hotel building in old St. Stephens Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...
While spring sports and graduation activities are reaching the height of their season, school officials are already gearing up for the next school year. Jackson High School students will begin making their schedules for the 2008-2009 school year. More...
The students of Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School invite the community to the Fifth Annual Night of the Arts, Tuesday, April 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Piano music will provide the atmosphere for those attending as they view the works of art. More...
James receives honors During Honors Week 2008 at the University of Alabama, Charles Alex James of Jackson was honored with the following awards: recognition of Excellence in Scholarship Award; Alabama Action Award given in recognition of initiat More...
The No. 1 ranked Leroy Bears had a great week on the diamond, winning the Washington County Championship and sweeping Red Level in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs. Washington Co. More...
Class 1A Billingsley at Sweet Water, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (1 p.m. Saturday) Brantley at South Lamar, 2 and 4:30 p.m. (1 p.m. Saturday) Maplesville at Millry, 1 and 3 p.m. (12 noon Saturday) Berry at Providence Christian, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (1 p.m. More...
The Jackson Aggies knocked off the Clarke County Bulldogs and rallied from a 1-0 hole to win the final two games of the threegame series against Andalusia to advance to the second round of the playoffs. More...
Arrests from the Clarke County Jail for the week of April 15-22 include: Archie Samuel Keel, 20, domestic violence, third degree, $1,000 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
