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Heaviest voting may be in south Clarke

District 4 County Commission race may bring more voters to the polls
By Jim Cox, SA Publisher
The heaviest turnout for Tuesday's primary voting in Clarke County may be in Clarke County Commission District 4 where three candidates are running. More...

Jackson gets 'ACE' designation

Jackson has been designated an "Alabama Community of Excellence" and the accomplishment was recognized at last week's annual meeting of the Alabama League of Municipalities in Birmingham. More...

Primary is June 3; eight vie for commission seats

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Three Washington County commission seats are up for grabs, with no candidates for District 5 appearing on the Tuesday, June 3 ballot. Four people are looking to fill the District 1 commission seat being vacated by Commissioner Johnny Johnston. More...

McIntosh service reminds us that freedom isn't free

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Each year the congregation of McIntosh Methodist Church conducts a Memorial Day Service on the Sunday preceding Memorial Day. The service is conducted inside historic Andrews Chapel (circa 1860). More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Spring Hill Baptist hosts revival A revival will be hosted by Spring Hill Baptist Church in Chatom Sunday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 11 said Pastor Kenneth Henson. Bro. More...

HIS Vineyard leads 'walk of unity'

Pastor Terri Jordan of HIS Vineyard Church coordinated a walk of unity in Jackson Monday, May 26. Several local churches joined together in prayer for the city. More...

Remedy for discouragement is getting back into God's presence

Spiritual Beliefs
E.C. Russell First Assembly of God

Psalm 42:5 (LIV), "Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again - my Saviour and my God! More...

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Editorials

Price of gas hasn't slowed many down

Editor's notes
Evan Carden

I do a lot of driving around the area during the week and have made a few trips out of town during the past month. More...

Judge DuBose should resign

With legal and personal problems piling up on Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose, it's time for him to resign. Like anyone else, Judge DuBose is innocent until proven guilty of the pending criminal charges. More...

Booker T. Washington pled for 'humble share'

This Week In Alabama History

May 29, 1901: Seven days into the Constitutional Convention of 1901 a petition submitted by Booker T. Washington and twentythree other African-American leaders is read to convention delegates, all of whom are white. More...

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Sports

Bears win two in spring jamboree

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The two-time defending 2A champion Leroy Bears just wrapped up spring football practice with wins over Fruitdale and Millry in the Washington County Jamboree in McIntosh Friday, May 23. More...

Eckstein signs with Bishop

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

Jackson first baseman and pitcher Jamie Eckstein signed a baseball scholarship with Bishop State Community College Wednesday, May 21 in a ceremony at the JHS library. More...

Aggies poised to make some noise this fall

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

Jackson finished up spring practice with their annual "Aggie Day" scrimmage Thursday, May 22 at Legion Field in front of a large gathering of Aggie faithful. More...

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For the Record

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Marco Jerrell Morris, 24, of Leroy was arrested May 20 on a probation revocation charge. He was ordered to see the judge. More...

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Judge DuBose charged with violating fed's firearms laws

Judge jails him as possible threat to community
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

A federal judge ordered suspended Circuit Court Judge Stuart C. DuBose to remain in jail on a firearms violation charge because he is a potential threat to the community. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bert Milling Jr. More...

Jackson's very own money!

First National Bank of Jackson note dated 1901
By Jim Cox SA Publisher

A Jackson bank once issued its own money. Kenneth Stewart of Jackson discovered the unusual 1901 First National Bank of Jackson note in his family possessions. His grandfather, J. C. More...

Boise and county settle tax dispute

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

The long-running Boise tax dispute has been settled. Circuit Judge Thomas Baxter issued an order in the suit between Boise and the Clarke County Board of Equalization Tuesday afternoon. More...

DEC begins process to replace Dixon

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At its monthly meeting on May 22, the Washington County Democratic Executive Committee began the process and set forth steps to fill the vacancy on the November ballot for commissioner District 5. More...

Judge plans town hall meetings to sell tax

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Soon after taking office in January 2007, Probate Judge Charles Singleton began to stress Washington County's critical need for revenue. More...

News

Conservation, recycling discussed at Jackson City Council meeting

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Fuel conservation and recycling were two of the topics of discussion during the Tuesday, May 27, meeting of the Jackson City Council. More...

City of Jackson Designated an "Alabama Community of Excellence"

The City of Jackson has been designated as an "Alabama Community of Excellence" after successfully completing the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program, a comprehensive three-phase approach to economic and community development for cities More...

Coffeeville to celebrate 200th birthday

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Coffeeville will celebrate its 200th birthday Saturday with a big celebration on the grounds of the town hall. The celebration, starting at 5 p.m., will be like an old timey family reunion. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Chamber hosts 'Access to Capital Workshop' The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Access to Capital Workshop Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. at the Kimbell House, 336 Mayton Drive, Jackson. More...

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Education

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Commencement exercises were held for the Jackson High School Class of 2008 Saturday morning, May 24 at Legion Field. Following the ceremony the students all tossed their caps in celebration. More...

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Jackson Academy Class of 2008 graduated during exercises conducted Thursday, May 22 in Wayne Lathan Gymnasium. More...

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Justin L. Smith is the 2008 valedictorian at Walker Springs Road Baptist Academy. He is the son of Tracy and Rodney Smith of Bay Minette and Linda and Barry Simpson of Ledbetter, Ky. He plans to attend Grace Baptist College. More...

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People

Stallworth gets ARP scholarship

Marnita Stallworth was one of four graduating high school seniors awarded a $10,000 college scholarship by Alabama River Pulp Company, while 32 others qualify for college tuition assistance of $500 per semester up to $4,000. More...

Hudsons celebrate 65 years of marriage

On May 26, 1943, Helen Sullivan of Sims Chapel and Slay Hudson of Leroy were united in marriage at the First United Methodist Church parsonage in Jackson. The Rev. O.G. Pope was the officiating minister. Sixty-five years have passed since Mr. More...

Grand Opening

Ashton's Home Furnishings' owner Courtney Christmas-Dickinson of Coffeeville cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening of her store on Highway 43 in Jackson on Friday, May 16. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. More...

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