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August 14, 2008 / Front Page

Fire destroys home

The Jackson Fire Department responded to a fire, Friday, Aug. 8, around 3:15 p.m., at the 815 Depot Road residence of Mary Gamble. Firefighters were on the scene for several hours fighting the blaze, which destroyed the home. More...

Bailey argues case before U.S. Supreme Court

Special to The South Alabamian

Jackson attorney and municipal court judge Chris Bailey made oral arguments before the Alabama Supreme Court in Montgomery last week. The Aug. More...

News

Clarke E-911 has trouble assigning addresses

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Warrants for the Clarke County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement agencies are handled through the Clarke County E-911 Office and take a lot of time to process, Director Becky Neugent told county commissioners, sitting as the E-911 boar More...

Unwelcome visitor

Jackson Police Sgt. Amos Jackson holds a rattlesnake he killed Monday, Aug. 4, shortly after 8:45 p.m., at the home of Marshall Lowery. More...

Clarke BOE expects enrollment to top 3,400

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Clarke County public schools are projecting a total enrollment of 3,487 for the 2008-09 school year, up about 140 students from last year. Nearly two-thirds of that total attend one of the four public schools in Jackson. More...

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Coming Events

Mark Your Calendar

JMS PTO sponsors Back-to-School dance There will be a Back-to- School Dance, Friday, Aug. 15, from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m. at the Jackson Middle School gym. Admission will be $3 and Kenneth Johnson will be the DJ. More...

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Education

Donates to Literacy Program

The Literacy Coalition of Clarke County Board of Directors and White Smith Memorial Library hosted a library countywide meeting on July 15. More...

New staff at JMS

Six new members have joined the staff of Jackson Middle School. More...

Bernard recognized by US Achievement Academy

Quantaria Bernard, daughter of Melissa Johnson and Labarry Bernard, both of Jackson, has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner and named an All- American Scholar by the academy. More...

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Sports

11-year-old All-Stars finish second in state

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Jackson 11-year-old Little League All-Stars finished second in the state after falling to West Side of Mobile in the championship game in Sylacauga July 25. "I am extremely proud of the boys," Head Coach Bud Powell said. More...

Oklahoma Drill means football is here

High School teams across the state broke out the full gear Thursday, Aug. 14, and some teams broke in the players with the Oklahoma Drill right out of the gate. Gauntlets are set up and then the action begins. More...

12-year-old All-Stars fall in state tournament

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The Jackson 12-year-old All-Stars won one game in the state tournament in Huntsville but fell to Andalusia and Phoenix City. Andalusia 8, Jackson 3 In the first game Andalusia topped Jackson 8-3. More...

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For the Record

McIntosh PD reports arrests for illegal drugs

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The McIntosh Police Department reported two arrests for illegal drug possession during the past week. The first arrest took place on Aug. 8, when Terry L. Franks, 31, of State Line, Miss. was stopped for a traffic violation around 1:15 p.m. More...

Deeds, marriage licenses recorded

Marriage license applications Marriage license applications are just that-applications for licenses, not necessarily actual marriages. Marshall Scott Jay, to Roxie Elizabeth Gates; Ronnie L. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail for the past week include: •Michael James Southall, 20, probation violation, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

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WashCo E-911 woes may end

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Troubles with the Washington County E-911 Board may have come to an end, following mandatory changes that were implemented during the Monday, Aug. 11, meeting of the Washington County Commission. More...

Warrant issued for suspected child rapist

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A warrant has been issued for a man accused of the sexual assault of a 10-year-old Jackson child. More...

Bonner conducts town meetings in area

By Evan Carden and Ellen Williams

Congressman Jo Bonner made stops in Chatom and Jackson, Tuesday, Aug. 12, during a fourday tour of Alabama's first congressional district. More...

Unopposed Jackson Council members sworn in

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Two members and one candidate who face no opposition for Jackson City Council seats, were sworn in during the Tuesday, Aug. 12, city council meeting. Incumbents Eldridge Jackson Jr. More...

Church

Church Calendar

First Assembly hosts 'Show Your Colors Night' One99 Student Ministries of First Assembly of God will host "Show Your Colors Night" on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. More...

Forest Avenue Baptist celebrates 50th anniversary

The congregation of Forest Avenue Baptist Church will have 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 31. For additional details contact the church office at 251- 246-3541. More...

Let us...stir up!

Spiritual Beliefs

Don Rushing Pastor Forest Ave. Baptist

Hebrews 10:19-15 The title is part of a verse found in Hebrews 10:25. The whole context allows for mercy and earnest warning. The body of Christ is to demonstrate love as well as sound forth a clear call that the end is approaching. More...

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Editorials

Presidential race more than young black, old white

Zogby Report

John Zogby

Maybe it is because we have had so much time to get used to it. Or perhaps the candidates have become such permanent fixtures on our television and computer screens. Or I guess maybe we just matured as human beings. More...