June 5, 2008 / Front Page

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Pugh wins superintendent's race

Tyrone Moye wins District 4 commission seat
Woodie Pugh overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Clarke County Superintendent of Education Gerald Stephens in the Democratic primary Tuesday while Tyrone Moye defeated an incumbent county commissioner and another candidate in District 4. More...

DuBose found competent to stand trial

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

The Alabama Court of the Judiciary, a special court that convenes only to hear complaints against sitting judges, convened for the trial of Circuit Judge Stuart C. More...

Englert to attend U.S. Naval Academy

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson High School Valedictorian Jordan Englert will embark on a new journey July 2, when he begins training at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. More...

Schmitz gets 10 years, one month sentence

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Former Leroy High School teacher Charlene Schmitz was sentenced in U.S. District Court, Monday, June 2, to 10 years and one month for her conviction earlier this year for enticement of a minor for sex. U.S. More...

Harkless qualifies to seek District 5 commission seat

Millry Police Chief Larry Harkless has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination to fill the vacant District 5 Washington County Commission seat left empty by Willie Dixon who was convicted on felony charges last month. More...

News

Old St. Stephens' dig is Saturday, June 7

Persons interested in Alabama history and archaeology have an opportunity to assist in the excavation of a historic former hotel building in old St. Stephens on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. More...

Jackson Municipal Court results for May 29

The following information has been released for cases reviewed by the Jackson Municipal Court on May 29. Sherri Ann Conner, disorderly conduct, guilty; harassment, nol prossed. More...

Local attorney finishes 32-year tenure on state oil, gas board

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

The longest-serving member of the Alabama Oil and Gas Board- a Clarke County resident- has been replaced after having served for 32 years. Gaines C. McCorquodale, a Jackson attorney, had served continuously since first being appointed by Gov. More...

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Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Deas family reunion will be June 21 There will be a reunion of all descendants of Alonzo and Walter Deas on June 21 in Jackson. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. More...

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Education

Chamber awards scholarships

Scholarships were awarded recently by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce to graduates who served as this year's Pine City Ambassadors. More...

Receives Outstanding Freshman Award

Laura Rotch, center, a Jackson resident, recently received the Outstanding Freshman Award at Troy University. Rotch is currently majoring in nursing. She has been on the Chancellor's List and the Provost's List and is a member of Freshman Forum. More...

Electric Cooperative Foundation awards scholarship

Julia Schell of Washington County High School is the 2008 recipient of Clarke-Washington Electric Membership Cooperative's annual scholarship. More...

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Sports

JB Auto rallies off three wins in minor league action

By Dwain Dorman Don's Body Shop 12, Reeves Grocery 5 Don's Body Shop added another victory to their season by defeating Reeves Grocery 12-5. Cooper Christian, Luke Lankford and Ricky Jackson led the way with three hits in three at bats. More...

Participate in Azalea Run

LaShondra Gaston, 10, a fourth-grade student at Jackson Intermediate School and her brother, Johnny Rodgers, 14, a sixth grader at Jackson Middle School recently took part in the Mobile Azalea Run. More...

Area players honored

Clint Moseley Leroy High School AHSAA 2A Player of the Year Super 10 All-State First Team All-State Shortstop More...

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For the Record

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests during the past week: •Geoffry T. McKee, 19, of Leroy was arrested May 27 and charged with failure to pay on a speeding charge. He was ordered to pay $157. More...

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Figures big winner in U.S. Senate race

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures polled 77 percent of the vote in Clarke County Tuesday on her way to winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator and the chance to take on Republican incumbent Jeff Sessions in November. More...

Golfer attacked at Jackson Links

Juvenile confesses following arrests
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two Jackson juveniles have been arrested and charged with an attack at the Jackson Links golf course Thursday, May 29. More...

Descendants of Isham Kimbell visit Jackson

Special to The South Alabamian

Several descendants of Isham Kimbell, original owner of the Kimbell House and a historic settler of the area, visited Jackson Saturday, May 24. Kirk Hays Lane, of Lake Village, Ark., is the greatgreat great-granddaughter of Isham Kimbell. More...

Beasley wins; runoff for District 1

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Incumbent William "Termite" Beasley easily swept his three opponents in the race to face Republican David Allen in November for the Washington County Commission District 3 seat. More...

Getting 'All Fired Up' for WashCo Junior Miss Program

The Washington County Junior Miss contestants used their creativeness in painting plates to begin Junior Miss activities for this summer. Kasey Fleming and Amy Brown of All Fired Up in Jackson helped the young ladies with their projects. More...

WashCo Red Cross refutes Singleton's comments during last commission meeting

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Kay Waites, chairman of the board for the Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross, refuted statements made by Commission Chairman Probate Judge Charles Singleton pertaining to the story on the local chapter in last week's issue of More...

Church

Church Calendar

Vacation Bible School scheduled at Stave Creek Baptist Church Stave Creek Baptist Church will conduct Vacation Bible School June 9 -13 from 5:45 until 8:30 p.m.. Early registration will be Sunday, June 8 at 5:45 p.m. More...

Former POW to speak at Pineview Baptist Church

Imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp, surviving double pneumonia, torture and extreme brutality, Col. Glenn Frazier's family had at one point been notified that he was confirmed dead. More...

Always give thanks

Spiritual Beliefs
E.C. Russell First Assembly of God

Colossians 4:2, "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with Thanksgiving." There is an ingredient that is missing from most prayers! It is the "key" substance to releasing the power and presence of God into our lives. More...

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Editorials

Coffeeville's 200th birthday was a big family reunion

Publisher's Comments
Jim Cox

It was a "hot time in the old town" Saturday evening in Coffeeville. More...

Mother of burn victim thanks 'angels' for help

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to make my fellow Clarke Countians aware we have "angels among us." Prayer really works. We have a wonderful group of people who are vital to our well being. I also want to tell of my "Mother's Day" miracle. More...

Proud to be part of first Hippy graduating class

Dear Editor: I am a Hippy grandparent who has been privileged to teach my granddaughter, Maggy James, for the first year of the Hippy Clarke County program. More...

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People

Larrimore - Milstead exchange vows May 17

Chelsea Kaitlyn Milstead of Jackson and Leo Benjamin Larrimore of Dickinson were united in marriage Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Fulton. Dr. John Copeland and the Rev. Michael Bedsole officiated at the ceremony. More...

Amuso - Outlaw announce engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Amuso of Ozark, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole, to John Daniel Outlaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Outlaw of Ozark. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Counselman celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Andrew L. Counselman and Betty S. Jones were married on June 4, 1983. Mrs. Counselman's children and their families are hosting a reception honoring the couple on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 8, from 2-4 p.m. More...

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