June 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Riverboat captains embark on new careers

Mike and Pete Hosemann, former captains of the Chattanooga Star riverboat, have embarked on a new journey as captains of a much faster, more modern vessel. More...

Man confesses to burglary of Leroy Post Office

A Gulf Shores man reportedly confessed to the March 29 burglary of the U.S. Post Office in Leroy. According to U.S. Postal Inspector David H. More...

Mozingo pleads guilty in 2007 death of child

Stanley Mozingo pleaded guilty to manslaughter, June 5, in Washington County Circuit Court, for his involvement in the September 2007 death of 5- year-old Bethani Laken Beasley of Millry. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Forest Avenue Baptist Church announces Club VBS: Cactus Canyon Forest Avenue Baptist Church in Jackson invites all children 3 years of age through the sixth grade to their annual Club VBS: Cactus Canyon. More...

Holiness includes what you "don't do"

Spiritual Beliefs

Psalm 24:3-4 "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place? More...

Dan Keeton Quartet returns to Bassett Creek Baptist

The Dan Keeton Quartet of Rush, Ky. is making a return appearance at Bassett Creek Baptist Church this Saturday, June 21 in a southern gospel concert beginning at 7 p.m. More...

Editorials

Don't share your trash with others or not Editor's notes

Recently it came to my attention that people are leaving their garbage where it shouldn't be left. One place particularly is in front of the Catholic Social Services building on U.S. Highway 43 in Jackson. More...

Center turn lane will aid safety and help north Jackson grow

A planned center turn lane along Highway 43 from near Wal-Mart to the top of the hill at the McVay Road intersection is much needed. We were glad to see the recent public meeting on the project; that means it is progressing. More...

Hurricane season here

We've been fortunate in the last couple of years not to have had a major hurricane or a direct hit along our part of the Gulf Coast. While that is good, we shouldn't be lulled into complacency about being prepared. More...

Sports

Moseley picks up two new offers for football

Scout.com three-star quarterback Clint Moseley from Leroy picked up two new offers and camped in Tuscaloosa as the 6- 4, 200-pounder is finally seeing his recruitment begin to take flight. More...

Pirates take Dixie League title

The Pirates brought home the Dixie League championship last week. More...

State Farm wins Opening Day tourney

State Farm won the Clarke County Softball Association's 14 and under Opening Day tournament May 31. More...

For the Record

Jackson Municipal Court releases records for June 12

The following information has been provided by the Jackson Municipal Court for cases heard on June 12. Brian Oneal Todd, domestic violence, third degree, guilty; public intoxication, guilty. Rebeckah P. Richard, animal violation, nol prossed. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail this week include: Derrick James Oneal, 28, probation violation, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

Washington County Sheriff's Report

The Washington County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests during the past week: *Connie Sue West, 38, of Pascagoula, Miss. was arrested June 9 and charged with violation of probation. No bond amount was listed. More...

Discrimination suit filed against city of Jackson

The U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Jackson, on behalf of a former White Smith Memorial Library employee, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. More...

Suspects in local school burglaries caught

Two suspects wanted for burglaries at three area schools have been arrested in Commerce, Ga., after being pursued by Clarke County Detective Ron Baggette. More...

Huge July 4th celebration to be in Jackson

The city of Jackson in conjunction with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce have in the works a big blowout for this year's Fourth of July celebration to be conducted at the Jackson Rotary Club Fairgrounds, located on U.S. More...

Six vie to fill District 5 seat

Six residents of Washington County Commission District 5 have qualified to seek the Democratic nomination for the seat left vacant with the ousting of Willie Dixon, due to his guilty plea to felony charges in May. More...

WashCo Jr. Miss practice under way

Practice for the Washington County Jr. Miss program, to be conducted this Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m., at Washington County High School's Sage Auditorium, began Monday with the young women rehearsing their routines. More...

Barnes named new principal for McIntosh High School

Dr. Joannee Barnes was named principal of McIntosh High School at the Washington County Board of Education meeting on June 17. Dr. Barnes has been serving as the system school improvement specialist. More...

News

NRCS accepting applications

USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a sign-up for the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Open in all Alabama counties, this batching period ends on June 20. More...

Four murder trials on Clarke court docket

Four murder cases are on a special jury docket set for next week in Clarke County Circuit Court along with a solicitation for murder case, several rape/sex cases and several drug cases. Byron D. Worthy, Arthur Yelder, Jamie S. More...

Jackson Salvation Army store to observe second anniversary

The Jackson Salvation Army Thrift Store will observe its second anniversary serving the community Thursday, June 26. More...

Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

3C Coalition meets Saturday The 3C Coalition will meet Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Mt. Olive No. 2 Baptist Church in Jackson. Everyone is invited to attend. Robert Dean is president. More...

Education

Chelsia Douglas accepted as a 2008 People to People Student Ambassador

Chelsia Douglas, a 7th grade student at Jackson Middle School (JMS), has been chosen to represent Alabama as a People to People Student Ambassador. More...

Carli Hentschel receives degree at Auburn University

Carli Hentschel, daughter of Betty and Bobby Hentschel of Jackson and 2004 graduate of Jackson High School, has received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Auburn University. The graduation ceremony was May 10, 2008. More...

JA 6th grade honor students

Jackson Academy conducted its 6th grade graduation ceremony Monday, May 19 in the Wayne Lathan Gymnasium. More...

People

Stork Report

Callie Lynn Childs Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Childs (nee Mindy Etheridge), of Jackson, announce the birth of a daughter, Callie Lynn, June 4, 2008, 1:34 p.m., at Providence Hospital in Mobile. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. More...

Powell - Slayton exchange vows May 31

Jenilee Slayton and Daniel Drury "Dru" Powell V were united in marriage on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Jackson. Officiating the 6 p.m. ceremony was the Rev. James Watkins of Leroy. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. More...

Stokely-Moore announce June 28 wedding plans

Debbie and Jay Bozeman of Salitpa announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their son, Walter Ronald "Ron" Moore, to Alisha Marie Stokely, both of Tuscaloosa. More...