In anticipation of the June 3 primary, the three candidates for Clarke County Commission District 4 were all asked to answer several questions pertaining to the job they hope to do if elected. More...
In a 209-77 vote, Friday, May 17, the employees of New Era Cap Company's Jackson plant voted to be represented by the Teamsters Union. As a result, all three of New Era's facilities in this part of the state are now unionized. More...
Several weeks ago, in anticipation of the June 3 Primary, a questionnaire was mailed to each of the candidates for Washington County Commission. More...
May 26 will be observed as Memorial Day in the United States, though May 30 is the actual holiday. Our nation lost nearly 500,000 soldiers in World War II. Now 63 years later, time is taking them from us at the rate of 1,000 to 1,500 a day. More...
VBS to begin at St. Union Baptist There will be something for everyone at Vacation Bible School at St. Union Baptist Church in Leroy, said Pastor R.A. Chaney. VBS will be June 9-13, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Rev. Williams Sr. More...
JHS Class of 1996 has planning meeting The Jackson High School Class of 1996 is planning a reunion. Interested parties should attend a meeting on Saturday, May 31, 3 p.m. under the gazebo at Gillmore Elementary School. More...
Dr. Stanley Beard attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's® (AACD) 24th Annual Scientific Session, "Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008" in New Orleans, La., May 6-10. More...
The Jackson Aggies completed the sweep of the Haleyville Lions 8-6, 9-8 to claim the schools first outright state championship Thursday, May 15 at Paterson Field in Montgomery. More...
It took 49 years, but the 1959 Jackson Aggie baseball team finally has company in the record books. This year's Aggie team becomes only the second baseball team ('08 and'59) and third team in any sport, to reach the finals at Jackson High School. More...
Reeves Gro. 9 Trophy Design 3 Reeves Grocery collected another win on the year as they defeated Trophy Design 9-3. Hight Finch and Zack Winters had huge days at the plate by collecting four hits respectively. More...
The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Scott Alexander McKenzie, 46, of Lutz, Fla. was arrested May 13 and charged with DUI. Bond was set at $1,200. More...
The 70-year-old Vanity Fair knitting plant in downtown Jackson will cease operations by the end of 2009, Fruit of the Loom, Inc. announced last week. More...
The Jackson Aggies celebrate following their May 16 victory over the Haleyville Lions to claim the 4A State Baseball Championship. The Aggies swept the Lions in two games. See the details on page 1-B. (Photo by Stephanie Bayles) More...
For more than a month, lines have been laid across roadways in and around Jackson, and large trucks have been vibrating the ground in an attempt to determine if an underground oil field is present. More...
Local law enforcement agencies in both Washington and Clarke counties are participating in a traffic blitz, which began May 19 and will continue until June 1, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Public Safety. More...
Donice Wood (front, center, left) presents Betty Ann Bounds, member of the White Smith Memorial Library Foundation Board of Directors, with a $10,000 check to be added to the library expansion fund. More...
Congratulations are in order to the Jackson High School Aggies for winning the 4A baseball state championship- the school's first ever state baseball title and, considering an earlier tie for a state title in football, the first outright title for More...
The Alabama Legislature adjourned at midnight Monday without passing a state education budget. That means they will have to go back to Montgomery for a special session sometime before Oct. 1 to pass a budget for schools. More...
Leslie Elizabeth Gray of Destin, Fla. and Brandon Hughes Stricklin of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. were united in marriage on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at an outside ceremony on the grounds of the Kelly Plantation Golf Club in Destin. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harrell of Grove Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Dunagan, to Tyler Gail Miller, son of Joe and Gail Miller of Meridian, Miss. The wedding will be held June 28, 2008, 4 p.m. More...
Mr. and Mrs. John Atcheson of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Julia Ann, to Cameron Mitchell Crager. Mr. Crager is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Crager of Fruitdale. More...
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