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Jackson woman killed in wreck

Second crash victim flown to Mobile hospital

A Jackson woman died and another remains hospitalized following a wreck involving multiple vehicles, Friday, Sept. 12, on U.S. Highway 43, in the northern part of the police jurisdiction. More...

State treasurer visits Jackson

Alabama State Treasurer Kay Ivey was in Jackson Thursday, Sept. 11, to review a request by the city for grant funds from the Industrial Access Road Committee. More...

X-treme Kaos, an ASA fall league fast pitch softball team made up of girls from Clarke and Washington counties, was undefeated in the 12 and under division of the fall season opener Sept. 12- 13 at Oscar Driver Park in Saraland. More...

News

Jackson Police catch Ohio fugitive

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A man wanted for escaping from an Ohio detention center was apprehended by Jackson Police, following an altercation in the parking lot of Windrush Apartments, Sunday, Sept. 14. More...

Raises money for RMH

The annual "Chef Ronald's Family Affair," fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Mobile, was conducted Tuesday, Sept. 16 at The Fish House in Jackson. More...

Proration may reduce WashCo workforce

By Ellen Williams SA Reporter

At the Sept. 11 meeting of the Washington County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Tim Savage announced that student enrollment is down by 100 students in the county system. More...

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Coming Events

Wagarville VFD to conduct yard sale

The Wagarville Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a yard sale Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-noon at the firehouse as a fundraiser for the department. Various items such as ladders, furniture, clothing, etc., will be offered for sale at bargain prices. More...

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Education

New JIS PTO board members announced

On Sept. 9 Jackson Intermediate School conducted an open house. New PTO board members for the 2008-2009 school year in the first row are (L-R) Feleshia Williams, Laurie A. More...

Rachel Phillips inducted into AU scholars society

Rachel Phillips of Jackso nwas inducted into the Auburn University chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). More...

NSCS welcomes Berry as new member

Courtney Jeanne Berry of Jackson, a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School, has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). More...

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Sports

Bears crush WCHS

By Chris Sherman SA Sports Writer

The top-ranked Leroy Bears (3-0; 2-0) sprinted out to a 34-0 halftime lead and never looked back in a 54-34 win over the Washington County Bulldogs Friday night in Chatom. More...

SPORTS REPORT

Are the Aggies back?

BY CHRIS SHERMAN SA Sports Writer

Don't look now but the Jackson Aggies are 3-0 with two of those wins coming against Hillcrest-Evergreen and No. 9 Clarke County. Should we pencil the Aggies in for the championship game in Birmingham? Are the Aggies really back? We shall see. More...

Aggies remain unbeaten with 13-6 win over No. 9 CCHS

By Ross Wood

The 93rd meeting between the Clarke County Bulldogs and Jackson Aggies didn't disappoint the 4,000 plus fans in attendance, except for the home crowd as the Bulldogs lost 13-6 in a close defensive struggle. More...

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For the Record

Mark Your Calendar

Former governor to speak to historical society Former Alabama Governor John Patterson will be the guest speaker at the Clarke County Historical Society meeting Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:30 at the Grove Hill Senior Nutrition Center. More...

September 'Yard of the Month'

Mike and Janis Garrett of 105 Plantation Trace were awarded "Yard of the Month" for September. The award is presented by the Four Seasons Garden Club. More...

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked from the Clarke County Jail during the past week include: •Vincent Lynard Black, 29, domestic violence, third degree, negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument, $1,500 bond, arrested by the Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...

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WashCo deputies break up dog fights following shooting

By Evan Carden SA Editor

Three arrests have been made and others are pending in connection with a shooting and dog fighting operation in the Yarbo area near Chatom, Saturday, Sept. 13. More...

Chatom woman accused of plotting husband's murder

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Chatom woman has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder following a joint undercover operation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Chatom Police Department. More...

Fire destroys Wagarville home

Wagarville volunteer firefighters responded to a fire, Monday, Sept. 15 around 1 p.m., at the home of Jimmy Watts, Dana Davis and Will McGregor. More...

Stuart DuBose granted release

By Jim Cox SA Publisher

Former Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose has been ruled competent to stand trial in November on federal gun violation charges. More...

Church

Church Calendar

Rev. Robinson will speak at St. Luke Baptist Church The St. Luke Baptist Church of Walker Springs will conduct homecoming Sunday, Sept. 28, 12 noon with the Rev. More...

Students gather for 'Show Your Colors Night'

ONE99 Student Ministries of First Assembly of God in Jackson hosted their annual "Show Your Colors Night" last Wednesday night, Sept. 10, in which more than 300 students attended. The guest speaker for the night was former Alabama and N.F.L. More...

First United Methodist now has two worship services

The First United Methodist Church now has two worship services on Sunday; one at 8:30 a.m. which includes communion and one at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45. More...

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Editorials

How many can government bail out?

Not too long ago, I changed my life insurance over to AIG (American International Group). It seemed like a good thing to do. AIG is a huge company and had a good reputation in the insurance and financial business. More...

Democratic state senators have 43 aides

It was reported this week that 12 of the 22 Alabama senators who run under the Democratic label, employ 43 individuals to provide various chores such as driving, and working on constituent affairs while the 13 senators who are Republicans, share on More...