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May 15, 2008 / Front Page

Aggies off to win state championship!

A large number of Aggies' supporters lined the school's driveway Tuesday afternoon for the departure of the Jackson High School baseball team, which was headed to the state championship tournament in Montgomery. (SA photo by Evan Carden) More...

Voters list published

A list of qualified Clarke County voters is in this week's newspaper. There are approximately 17,726 voters registered in the county and that figure includes active and inactive voters. More...

Bogus check cashed at local grocery store

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Police are investigating the cashing of a bogus check at the Pic N Sav grocery store around 1:45 p.m., April 27. More...

Bears split doubleheader

Leroy's Cliff Covington slides into home, beating the throw, as the Bears took on Mars Hill Bible for the Class 2A state baseball crown. The two teams split on Tuesday, forcing a third game for Wednesday. More...

Shot to tire ends chase

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A high-speed chase in the McIntosh area Sunday, May 11, ended when a police officer involved in the pursuit shot out the front tire of a speeding motorcycle. The chase began around 2:30 p.m., when McIntosh Police Sgt. More...

News

Centenarians celebrate birthdays at Jackson Health Care Facility

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two residents of Jackson Health Care Facility have seen something many of us may not- a full century pass during their lifetimes. Flora Looper and Gwendolyn Horton recently celebrated birthdays with parties and visits from relatives. More...

Correction

In last week's edition U.S. Congressman Artur Davis was mistakenly referred to as U.S. Sen. Artur Davis. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused. More...

Jackson Spring Cleanup

These Pine City Ambassadors took part in the recent cleanup effort. More...

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Coming Events

CALENDAR

ADC will host political forum The Clarke County Chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference invites the public to attend a political forum on Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. at the VFW Club on Club Wiley Road in Jackson. More...

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Education

Clarke students among Troy University graduates

Clarke County students receiving diplomas at Troy University's graduation exercises Friday, May 9 were: Lindsey Brooke Powell of Grove Hill, Schuyler Elizabeth Etheridge of Jackson and Kamren Leigh Jones of Thomasville. More...

Hilliard honored at Grambling

Bernita Hilliard, a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School, was recently awarded an academic medallion for achieving a 3.97 grade-point average at Grambling State University in Grambling, La. More...

Photo

Josh Jacobs graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in wireless engineering from Auburn University on May 10, 2008. He will pursue his master's in wireless engineering at Auburn on a fellowship provided by the Department of Defense. More...

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Sports

Leroy Bears win state title!

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

MONTGOMERY- The Leroy Bears' bats came alive after falling in game one to Mars Hill in the 2A state championship helping the Bears earn their second straight championship. More...

Leroy whallops ACA Patriots to move on

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The top-ranked Leroy Bears took two of three games from No. 3 American Christian this past weekend to advance to the state championship series against Mars Hill Bible. More...

Aggies advance to 4A finals!

By Ross Wood Special to The South Alabamian

MONTGOMERY- The Jackson Aggies got a solid performance on the mound and on the base paths as they beat the Alabama Christian Academy Eagles 9-2 Saturday at the AUM baseball complex last Saturday. More...

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For the Record

Jackson Municipal Court records

The following information was released by the Jackson Municipal Court for the records of April 17 through May 1. Nettie Winston Chaney, animal violations, nol prossed. Adrian King, failure to obey lawful order, guilty. More...

Clarke arrests of past week

Arrests booked into the Clarke County Jail during the past week include: Sierra Cade, 20, negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $500 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Jessie McGrew, 54, of Silas was arrested May 5 and charged with DUI. Bond was set at $1,500. (Alabama State Troopers) *Stephanie S. More...

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Police Chief: 'Illegal parkers will be ticketed'

City council congratulates JHS baseball team

By Evan Carden SA Editor During the May 13 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge reported that the fire lane at Jackson Square shopping center had been clearly marked and his department would begin ticketing th More...

One injured in truck crash

A log truck, driven by Terry Smith Dearmon, 36, of Waynesboro, Miss., overturned in the Union Chapel community near Coffeeville, Monday, May 12 around 9:35 a.m. More...

Jackson PD arrests man wanted by U.S. Marshals

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Grove Hill man wanted by U.S. Marshals on sexual assault charges was arrested early Tuesday by Jackson Police. More...

Eldridge Jackson Jr. asks for support in re-election bid

Eldridge Jackson Jr. is seeking reelection to Jackson City Council District 1 Place 1 seat. "It has been both an honor and a privilege serving on the city council of Jackson with the current members and mayor. More...

WashCo Commission forced to deal with vacant District 5 seat

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Washington County Commission had to come up with an emergency administration for District 5, due to the recent court hearing where Willie Dixon, commissioner for that district, pleaded guilty to two counts of "using a public office for personal gai More...

MOWAs ask for Barnett's removal from police force

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Members of the MOWA Band of Choctaws were present at the McIntosh Town Council meeting on May 13 to call for the removal of Officer Blane Barnett from the McIntosh Police Force. More...

Adams, Orso murder trials end with plea bargains

From Staff Reports

Two murder trials in Washington County Court last week ended with plea bargains for both defendants. Alvin B. Adams, 24, of McIntosh, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Nov. 28, 2005 shooting death of Robert Bell, 20. More...

Church

Church Calendar

'Choir Night' celebration being hosted by Goodwill Missionary The Rev. Kevin Jackson, pastor of Mt. Olive No. More...

Old St. Matthew presents men's day and revival

The Annual Men's Day program at Old St. Matthew No. 2 Baptist Church in the Lily Valley community of Choctaw Bluff will be Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. More...

Are you spiritually hungry for the Word of the Lord?

Spiritual Beliefs

E.C. Russell First Assembly of God

Acts 10:9-10 "On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: and he became very hungry..." There are many who know nothing of real "soul-hunger", More...

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Editorials

Confederate soldier forsees his own death

Rambling & Ruminating

Walter Davis

In all of this nation's wars there have been stories related of the fighting men who have had premonitions in which they have foreseen their own deaths. The War Between the States was certainly no exception in this respect. More...

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