May 29, 2008 RSS feed / People

Four Seasons Garden Club conducts final 2007-2008 meeting

The Four Seasons Garden Club met Thursday, May 8, at the home of Cindy Boykin for the final meeting of the 2007- 2008 year. Hostesses Boykin, Paula Waller and Ellen McVay served salad plates and dessert. More...

Dunn appointed LMHPCO director of education

Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice and Pallaitive Care Organization announces the appointment of Nancy Dunn, RN, MS, CT (formerly an associate with Dunn, File and Schmitz, LLC) as LMHPCO's director of education. More...

Cards of Thanks

Jackson High School would like to thank all the merchants and supporters who participated in the "Paint Jackson Purple and Gold Day". Because of enthusiastic people like you we are able to create lasting memories for all Jackson. More...

AseraCare wins award

Out of 77 offices, Jackson's AseraCare Hospice was one of only four to win the Eight to Great Gold Award. They met and exceeded eight key patient/family satisfaction indicators for 2008. More...

Women on the Move honor Mildred Robinson

On May 16, 2008, Mildred Robinson was honored by the Alabama State Women's Convention, along with others, at the Annie M. Wilson/Ethel T. Fallin Educational Banquet. Mrs. More...

King graduates from Drury University

Marcus Lynell King of Winn graduated from Drury University, Springfield, Mo., with a degree in history on May 17, 2008. During the commencement exercise, guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale gave her "The Audacity of Hope" speech. More...

ATRC, Clarke Commission, area COCs seek customer service award nominations

The Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC) and the local chambers of commerce along with the Clarke County Commission want to award front line employees for their exemplary skills in hospitality, community knowledge, and exemplary service to 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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College bound student, Amy Thomas, learns to defend herself from a would-be attacker during a self-defense class taught by Arvis Slack. The class was hosted by Hometown Hospice and offered at no cost as a part of their community education program. More...

Stork Report

Brayden "Hunter" Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jarad "Buck" Jones (nee Nikki Hoven) of Jackson, announce the birth of a son, March 24, 2008, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz. and was 20 inches long. More...

Celebration planned for centenarian William Gowan

William Gowan of Pine Hill will turn 100 years old on June 7. Gowan credits good genes and staying active and interested in life for his longevity. He is an active member of the Gideons. More...

Slayton-Powell to wed Saturday

Jenilee Slayton and Daniel Drury "Dru" Powell will be united in marriage Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 6 in the evening at First Baptist Church in Jackson. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Slayton of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. More...

Jackson-Williams to exchange vows

Tommie Lee Jackson of Jackson has announced the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter, Kimberly Ann, to Julius A. Williams III, both of Montgomery. Mr. More...

Matthews - Dukes announce wedding plans

engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Jordan Brent Dukes of Jackson. Mr. Dukes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dukes Jr. of Jackson. More...

Celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month

Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Speech and Hearing Month each May to raise public awareness of speech and language disorders that can take many forms and can limit academic achievement, social adju More...