May 15, 2008 / News

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Centenarians celebrate birthdays at Jackson Health Care Facility

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...

Clarke County IDB board members reappointed

By Barry H. Henndrix Special to The South Alabamian

The Clarke County Commission approved Tuesday the appointment and reappointment of members of the county Industrial Development Board. More...

Ciba hosts Groundwater Festival for Washington County fourth graders

On Friday, May 2, 4th grade students from Washington County participated in the third annual Groundwater Festival at Ciba Corporation in McIntosh. More...

Millry asks county for partnership in pursuing grants

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Roy Chapman, mayor of Millry met with the Washington County Commission Monday to discuss the county's possible participation in two grants the town has applied for. The first grant is an 80/20 match. More...

IRS answers questions about stimulus payments

Paper stimulus checks are being mailed starting this week, a week ahead of the posted schedule. Some, but not all, taxpayers will receive their checks early. There is no way to tell who will or won't get their check early. More...

Local farmers attend conference

Several Clarke County farmers were among more than 225 Alabama Farmers Federation members who attended the 2008 Women's Conference April 13-15 in Birmingham. 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...

USBI shareholders' meeting held

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

United Security Bancshares shareholders Tuesday overwhelmingly re-elected 12 incumbent directors and rejected two proposals that could have altered the Thomasville-based financial institution's direction and future. More...

Historical society will meet May 25 in Coffeeville

The Clarke County Historical Society will hold its May meeting in Coffeeville on Sunday, May 25 in recognition of Coffeeville's bicentennial. The group will meet at Ulcanush Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. More...

Beasley voices concerns about costs for TK Fire House

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

A matter that brought on animated discussion at the May 12 Washington County Commission meeting was the Fire House Grant for Thyssen- Krupp. More...

Millry resident inducted into honor fraternity

On April 28, 2008, Leo Levy Leddon Jr., of Millry was among a record setting 293 University of Alabama College of Education students who were initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Epsilon. More...

Wilson and Bailey elected to A.R.E.A. Board of Directors

Stan Wilson of Chatom and Jack Bailey of Wagarville were elected to the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives' Board of Directors April 9 during the association's 61st annual meeting in Montgomery. More...

Litter contest winners announced

Clarke County Citizens against Littering recently recognized the winners of its Anti-Litter Video, Essay and Poster contests in Clarke County held in association with the Spring Cleanup just completed in the county under the sponsorship of Alabama More...