October 9, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

JFD crowns Fire Prevention Queen

The Jackson Fire Department conducted its annual banquet, Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. During the event, this year's Fire Prevention Queen Elissa Bolen and her court were presented. More...

Congratulates brother

David Newton, right, congratulates his brother, Jerry Newton on his election as mayor of Grove Hill following the announcement of Tuesday's vote. More...

Special Sections

Church

Church Calendar

Pastor honored for 6th anniversary The Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church of Carlton will celebrate the sixth anniversary of Pastor and Sister Lee Edward Bush Jr. Events will begin with a joy night Saturday, Oct. More...

Spiritual Beliefs

How do you respond to failure?

Psalm 51:12 "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit." Psalm 51 is the writing of a man who knew he had failed. More...

Walker presented 'Founding Day' lithograph

the Nazarene, was presented this lithograph by Pastor Earl Hall depicting the founding day celebration of the denomination in Pilot, Texas in 1908. The church celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the founding on Sunday, Oct. More...

Editorials

Creekbank: It's more than a cheeseburger

Since Creekbank won the "Mobile Press Register's award for BEST CHEESBURGER in the lower tier of Alabama, life has not been the same across Bassett's Creek. More...

Political Cartoon

Full Story

Many worked hard to make Pine City Park playground a reality

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge everyone who has supported the efforts of the Pine City Park Committee over the past two years. More...

People

Goodmans recognized

The Rev. and Mrs. H. Grady Goodman were recognized during the Alabama Senior Citizen Hall of Fame's annual awards ceremony, Sept. 28, at Dalraida Baptist Church in Montgomery, for having been married 65 years or longer. More...

Miss Baker - Mr. Spears announce wedding plans

of their daughter, Carrie Annette, to Anthony Clay Spears. Mr. Spears is the son of the late Billy Ray Spears and the late Debra Jean O'Neal. More...

Miss Rikard - Mr. Jones to exchange vows Nov. 15

Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Rikard Jr. of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Kay, to Jesse Alan Jones. Mr. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Miss Rikard is the granddaughter of Arnell C. More...

Man shot after his auto burns

By Evan Carden SA Editor

A Mobile man has been named as a "person of interest" in the Friday shooting of a Jackson man. Brandon S. Page is believed to be involved in the shooting of Ricky D. More...

WashCo E-911 Board told to do their job

In recent months, the Washington County E-911 Board has been beset with problems which at times hindered its functioning. Monday night's meeting also began with unusual circumstances. More...

Dumas ready to build relationships as new Clarke County Arc director

Tiffany Dumas said she knows she has some big shoes to fill as the new director of Clarke County Arc (CCARC), but is looking forward to building quality relationships with clients and the community. More...

Thomasville Police Chief injured in crash

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Thomasville Chief of Police Billy Hicks was severely injured in a onevehicle accident at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, two miles north of Thomasville. More...

News

Former WashCo resident indicted on rape charges

A former Washington County resident who now lives in Florida was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 1, on charges that she had sex with two minors. More...

JPD welcomes three new dispatchers

The Jackson Police Department recently welcomed three new dispatchers to its staff. Chad Morris, who is originally from Tuscaloosa, is a reservist in the U.S. Marine Corps. He graduated from American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa. More...

Jackson Kiwanis Club to sponsor 'Brown Bag Book Sale' Nov. 1

Donations of books are being sought this month, for a Brown Bag Book Sale, sponsored by the Jackson Kiwanis Club, to benefit the White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson. The sale will take place Nov. More...

Coming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Relay for Life kick-off today The Jackson Relay for Life kick-off is today (Oct. 9) at the Boise Training Center at 6 p.m. All groups, businesses and individuals desiring to form a team should plan on attending. More...

Education

Homecoming activities planned at Jackson High

The Jackson High School Student Government Association will kick off Homecoming Week Oct. 13, with a tailgating party in the school's parking lot. Activities will begin at 6 p.m. More...

Oliver chosen as VP of mentoring at UA

Sigma Alpha Lambda has announced that Lauren Elizabeth Oliver has recently been chosen to serve as the VP of mentoring of the University Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding acade More...

Area students on UWA Dean's List

The University of West Alabama in Livingston has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the summer 2008 academic semester. To be named students must earn a 3.25 grade-point average while attempting at least 12 semester hours. More...

Sports

Aggies "Snoop" Dawgs

The Jackson Aggies responded after an emotional loss to Leroy with a 39-14 drubbing of the No. 4 UMS Wright Bulldogs Friday night at Legion Field. More...

SPORTS REPORT

Jackson shows resiliency under Kelly

If there was ever any doubt how good this Jackson Aggie football is, that question was answered in Friday night's drubbing of No. 4 UMS Wright at Legion Field. More...

JA Eagles slam Open Door 21-6

By Jeremy McVay

The Jackson Academy Eagles got their first win since Oct. 6, 2006 by beating the Open Door Christian Eagles 21-6 Friday night at Parham Stadium-McCorquodale Field. More...

For the Record

Clarke County Sheriff's Report

Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail for the past week include: •Deana Gates Chandler, 49, no liability insurance, $220.50 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff's Dept. More...