Bradley Byrne, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, visited the Jackson campus of Alabama Southern Community College Tuesday, April 29. More...
Dedication to a community is a commitment and Genesis Inc. has been dedicated to the betterment of Jackson for 27 years. As of April 7, the organization, which has promoted community unity through cultural activities, ceased operations. More...
Jackson City Councilman Eddie Huggins stated this week he will seek a third term on the council for District 2, Place 2, in the municipal elections later this year. More...
Two murder trials, one from 2005 and the other from 2006, are scheduled for trial when criminal jury week begins in Washington County Monday, May 5. Alvin Adams, 24, of McIntosh is accused of shooting and killing Robert Bell, 20, on Nov. More...
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) will conduct a community meeting this Saturday, May 3 at Webb's Cafe in Calvert from 8:15-10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. More...
'Reaching for the Glory of God' theme of 'Tremendous Tuesdays' Evergreen Baptist Church announces "4 Tremendous Tuesdays" that begin Tuesday, May 6. The theme of the event is "Reaching for the Glory of God." Evangelist, Bro. More...
The National Day of Prayer is today (May 1). Forest Avenue Baptist Church is offering a brief devotional at 12 noon in the sanctuary; others may come and go as their schedules permit. The church is located at 1120 Forest Avenue in Jackson. More...
"He's gifted." It was as if these barely audible words were generated out of my own mind. It was the lady sitting behind me verbalizing my exact thoughts. The setting was a funeral for a 23-year-old acquaintance. More...
The Jackson Aggies swept No.7 Trinity to advance to the third round of the AHSAA playoffs and in the process avenged last season's third round loss to the Wildcats. More...
The No.1 ranked Leroy Bears advanced to the third round of the AHSAA playoffs with a twogame sweep of the second ranked G.W. Long Rebels Friday, April 25 at Pop Powell Stadium. More...
Class 1A Sweet Water at Brantley, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (3 p.m. Saturday) Providence Christian at Millry, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (1 p.m. Saturday) Class 2A Wicksburg at Leroy, 4 and 6 p.m. More...
The following arrests were booked through the Clarke County Jail this week: David Wallace Rivers, 26, alias writ of arrest, $500 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...
The Carl-T made its inaugural trip downstream through the Claiborne Lock on Friday, April 25, towing 1,500 tons of wood pellets manufactured at Dixie Pellets, LLC's new plant in Selma. Four other barges were being loaded at the Selma site. More...
Authorities with the Clarke County Sheriff's Department are investigating the disappearance of Brooks Waters, 40, of Thomasville, who went missing Tuesday, April 29. More...
The Southwest Alabama Improvement Association (SWAIA), Clarke County Chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference, Clarke County Voters League and Clarke County New South Coalition are jointly sponsoring "A Roast of Clarke County Mayors' this Satur More...
Judge Braxton L. Kittrell of Mobile will hear the case of Washington County Commissioner Willie Dixon, beginning May 6, concerning the alleged illegal sale of a county-owned tractor. More...
The Washington County Executive Committee hosted a supper/reception for local and state candidates on Thursday, April 25 at the Chatom Community Center. More...
When the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park pool opens May 10, those taking advantage of the facility will see some noticeable improvements. A new deck has been built over the water and new volleyball courts have been added. More...
The Jackson Police Department reported the arrests of several juveniles Sunday, April 27, for illegally possessing alcohol. According to police reports, Sgt. More...
Walking for Christ on May 17 Family, friends and all in the community are invited to a youth health walk-a-thon beginning at Thomasville High School on Gates Drive, May 17, 8-10 a.m. More...
Only five days remain in this legislative session and already legislators are talking about having to return for a special session to complete their work. The State Senate will be responsible for an expensive special session if it comes to one. More...
Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Lee Colbert of Pelham announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Eileen, to Matthew Marmaduke Coate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Livingston Marmaduke Coate of Spanish Fort and formerly of Jackson. More...
Mr. and Mrs. James Warren Shewmake of Fulton announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bridgett Loree, to Arthur Botter McLean III, son of Joann Brewer McLean of Mobile and the late Arthur Botter McLean Jr. More...
Rachael Marie Roberts and Charles Daniel Steed Jr. of Jackson have announced plans for a June 28, 2008 wedding. The bride-elect's parents are Teresa Roberts of Jackson and Hannis Roberts of Montgomery. More...
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