September 4, 2008 / News

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Driver escapes injury

Mark Mitchell, 37, of Chatom, the driver of this Ford pickup, amazingly escaped injury after colliding with an 18-wheeler, around 3:18 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2, on the northbound side of U.S. Highway 43 just north of Sunflower. More...

Pine City Park construction to begin Sept. 10-14

Volunteers sought for variety of jobs
By Evan Carden SA Editor

Those interested in taking part in the community's construction of the playground at the new Pine City Park are urged to contact volunteer coordinator for the project, Nancy McDonald. More...

Chatom Industrial Board issues $125 million in bonds

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

On Aug. 28, the Chatom Industrial Development Board authorized the issuance of $125 million in GO-Zone bonds for improvement and expansion at the Lowman Power Plant in Leroy. More...

Judge wants sewer pipe in the ground by February of 2009

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

Probate Judge Charles Singleton who a year ago began meeting at McIntosh City Hall with a group interested in sewerage told those gathered there Aug. 28, that this is the first step to developing the "economic corridor" along Highway 43. More...

St. Stephens murder trial set

Robert A. Logan Jr., 60, is set to stand trial in Washington County for the Oct. 3, 2007 murder of a St. Stephens man. Logan reportedly confessed to the murder of Horace Bozeman, 69, whose body was found Friday, Oct. 5. More...

Chapman confirmed as Millry mayor's race winner

Las t week The South Alabamian reported that Millry Mayor Roy Chapman had won re-election over challenger and former mayor Frank "Pete" Dearmon. That was before the counting of provisional and absentee ballots, which took place Tuesday, Sept. More...

Officer Downey trained on how to instruct others

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Jackson Police Officer Jonathan Downey recently completed a week-long course on how to develop lesson plans for conducting classes for other officers. More...

McIntosh PD makes drug arrests

By Evan Carden SA Editor

McIntosh Police, Tuesday, Sept. 2, reported the arrests of a McIntosh man and a Florida woman on drug possession charges. According to Lt. More...

Jackson PD dispatcher credited with helping officers make arrests

By Evan Carden SA Editor

The Jackson Police Department reported several arrests over the Labor Day holiday weekend, with two made thanks to an observant dispatcher employed by the department. Crack found under wig Around 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1, Sgt. More...