August 7, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Annual Teachers' Breakfast conducted

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce invited teachers from all four of the county schools in Jackson as well as Jackson Academy and Leroy High School to attend its annual Teachers' Breakfast, Tuesday, to mark the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. More...

Grove Hill appoints poll workers

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

The Grove Hill Town Council conducted a short meeting Monday, appointing poll workers for the Aug. 26 municipal elections and declaring two council members who have no opposition elected. More...

Ribbon cut at new health department

Grove Hill elected officials, chamber representatives and others joined state health officials at ribbon cutting, July 25, for the new Clarke County Health Department facility on Highway 84 East in Grove Hill. The building has been open since April. More...

Trailer replacement phase of Katrina grant complete

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

The Washington County Commission conducted a public meeting on July 31 as a final step in awarding 20 Katrina mobile homes. In his introductory remarks, Judge Charles Singleton said there were many more applicants than available mobile homes. More...

Immunizations must be up-to-date

The Alabama Department of Public Health reminds parents that Alabama law requires children to be up to date on their vaccinations prior to attending school. More...

Red Cross announces upcoming blood drives

The American Red Cross is calling on all eligible donors to give blood to help make sure a safe and stable blood supply is available over the coming weeks. More...

Large number of cases on grand jury docket

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Clarke County Grand Jurors had their work cut out for them this week—a record 395 cases to consider for possible criminal indictments. This is the most cases ever presented in Clarke County, said District Attorney Spencer Walker. More...

Fourth annual supplier conference set for Aug. 13

Thomasville will host its fourth annual National Rural Supplier Conference Wednesday, Aug. 13. It will be in the city's new civic center on West Front Street adjacent to city hall. More...

'Love Them, Fix Them' license plates offered

Thanks to the efforts of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation (ALVMF), we now have the opportunity to support spay/neuter efforts by pre-purchasing the Love Them, Fix Them license plate. Like other specialty tags, the cost is $50. More...

Volunteers sought to sort St. Stephens artifacts

The St. Stephens Historical Commission, in cooperation with the University of South Alabama Center for Archaeological Studies, will host a day of sorting historical artifacts on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. More...

Friends of the NRA plan annual banquet

The Washington County chapter of the Friends of the NRA is planning its annual banquet to be conducted Aug. 23, 6 p.m., at the Chatom Community Center. More...